Exercising safely

Plan and deliver a safe and effective individual or group-based exercise session that includes the performance of safe and effective cardiovascular and resistance-based exercises.

• Plan a yoga session

• Conduct a dance class

• Organize a cardio and resistance exercise session

• Lead a meditation session

Review own performance in the delivery of an individual or group-based exercise session, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

• Identify strengths and areas for improvement in your performance during an exercise session.

• List the equipment needed for an exercise session.

• Describe the benefits of group exercise sessions.

• Explain the importance of warm-up exercises.

Evaluate the impacts of participant assessment and choice of exercise on the planning and instruction of safe and effective exercise sessions.

• Participant assessment and choice of exercise have no impact on planning and instruction.

• Participant assessment and choice of exercise are crucial for planning safe and effective sessions.

• Participant assessment and choice of exercise only affect the instruction, not the planning.

• Participant assessment and choice of exercise are only important for advanced sessions.

Client coordination is important for exercise safety because:

• it ensures proper form and technique are maintained.

• it allows for more efficient workout routines.

• it helps in tracking progress over time.

• it provides a social aspect to exercising.

How does the selection of suitable exercises contribute to the safety of exercise sessions?

• By ensuring exercises are appropriate for the individual's fitness level and goals

• By making the exercise session more enjoyable

• By increasing the intensity of the workout

• By focusing solely on cardiovascular exercises

Increased blood flow during a warm-up benefits working muscles by:

• delivering more oxygen and nutrients

• increasing muscle tension

• decreasing muscle temperature

• reducing muscle flexibility

Fill in the blank: Stretching should start with ________ movements and then progress to full range of motion movements.

• small

• large

• quick

• slow

What is one of the benefits of a cool-down after exercise?

• Increases heart rate

• Returns the body to its pre-exercise state

• Decreases metabolic rate

• Increases waste products

Fill in the blank: A cool-down should include _______ to return muscles to their normal length.

• stretching

• running

• jumping

• sprinting

What is the definition of core stability?

• Core stability refers to the ability to control the position and movement of the central part of the body, which includes the abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, during physical activity.

• Core stability is the ability to hold your breath while lifting weights.

• Core stability is the ability to run long distances without getting tired.

• Core stability is the ability to balance on one foot for an extended period.