Client Assessment & Program Design Flashcards
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A client reports occasional dizziness when inverting during aerial silks. What is the most appropriate first step before continuing training?
Answer: Refer the client to a physician for medical clearance before continuing inversions
Dizziness during inversions may indicate a medical condition requiring physician clearance before continuing aerial training.
When designing a progressive aerial program, which principle ensures clients adapt safely over time?
Answer: Progressive overload with adequate recovery periods
Progressive overload with adequate recovery allows the body to adapt incrementally, reducing injury risk in aerial training.
A new aerial student has a history of rotator cuff repair. Which assessment should be prioritized before program design?
Answer: Shoulder range of motion and strength assessment
Aerial arts place significant demand on the shoulder complex, making shoulder ROM and strength assessment critical for post-surgical clients.
What does a PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) primarily help an aerial instructor determine?
Answer: Whether the client requires medical clearance before beginning physical activity
The PAR-Q screens for health conditions that may require physician clearance before participation in physical activity.
Which of the following best describes periodization in an aerial fitness program?
Answer: Systematically varying training volume and intensity over planned time cycles
Periodization systematically varies volume and intensity to optimize adaptation, prevent overtraining, and peak performance at the right time.
A client with no aerial experience but strong gymnastics background should be assessed primarily for:
Answer: Transfer of existing body awareness skills and aerial-specific grip strength gaps
Gymnasts often have strong transferable skills but may lack aerial-specific grip endurance and familiarity with fabric/apparatus texture.
When setting SMART goals for an aerial client, 'Measurable' means the goal:
Answer: Has a specific metric or indicator to track progress
A measurable goal includes a quantifiable indicator (e.g., hold a straddle inversion for 10 seconds) so progress can be objectively tracked.