Gate Keepers Of Allied Health Continuum Physicians
Nutritional Support - Registered Dietitian
- Clinical Weight-loss Program
- Bariatric Services Team
Rehabilitation Professionals - Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Professional
- Athletic Trainer
Mental Health - Psychiatrist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Support Group
Alternative Health Care (Licensed) - Chiropractor
- Acupuncturist
- Massage Therapist
Trainers Coachs/ Instructors - Advanced Exercise Professional
- Personal Trainer
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Health Coach
Professional Certification A voluntary process by which a non-governmental body grants a time-limited
recognition and use of a credential to individuals who have demonstrated that they
have met the criteria for required knowledge, skills, or competencies for safe and
effective practice in a specific job role.
Certificates Education or training program on a specific topic for which participants receive a
certificate after attendance and/or completion of the coursework.
Knowledge- Based Certificate Recognizes a relatively narrow scope of specialized knowledge in performing duties
or tasks as part of a certain profession or occupation.
Example Knowledge - Based Certificate - Webinar
- Online Courses
Curriculum Based Certificate Issued after an individual completes a course or series of courses and passes an
assessment.
Example Curriculum Based Certificate - Specialist Programs
- Course that ends with an assessment
- Practical Demo
Certificate Of Completion Issued after an individual attends or participates in a particular learning event.
Licensure The process whereby a competent authority, usually the state, allows people to
perform a regulated act.
,Registration Either the professional designation defined by a governmental entity in professional
regulations or rules, or to a listing of practitioners.
Scope Of Practice - Being prepared for emergency situations and responding when they occur.
- Recognizing what is within the scope of practice always referring participants to
other health care professionals when appropriate.
- Protecting participant confidentiality according to the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act and related regional and national laws.
- Educating participants about fitness and health-related topics to help them in
adopting healthful behaviors that facilitate long-term success.
- Empowering individuals to begin and adhere to their exercise programs using
guidance, support, motivation, lapse-prevention strategies, and effective feedback.
- Instructing class participants on how to properly monitor exercise intensity using
heart rate, perceived exertion, and/or ventilatory response.
- Assisting participants in setting and achieving realistic fitness goals.
- Constructing group exercises that are appropriate for the intended audiences and
goals for the class format using science-based and published protocols.
- Conducting pre-class assessments of participants, and where appropriate,
conducting health screening with participants in order to determine the need for
referral and identify contraindications for exercise.
-Developing and leading exercise classes that are safe, effective, and appropriate
for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance to exercise.
ACE Code of Ethics - Provide safe and effective instruction.
- Provide equal and fair treatment to all clients/participants.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest health and fitness research and understand its
practical application.
- Maintain current CPR certification and knowledge of First-Aid Services.
- Comply with all applicable business, employment, and intellectual property laws.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all client/participant information.
- Refer clients/participants to more qualified health or medical professionals when
appropriate.
-Uphold and enhance public appreciation and trust for the health and fitness
industry.
- Establish and maintain clear professional boundaries.
Specialization A focus on a particular activity or area of study.
Pre-Choreographed Classes Follows a written script with music, cues, and moves all outlined from start to finish.
Pre-Planned Class Format Instructors receive guidelines and suggestions for what a class should include.
Freestyle Method GFI chooses own music, class design, and specific choreography.
Basic Components Of Class - Warm-up
- Conditioning Segment
- Postconditioning cool down
Warm Up - Beginning segment includes an appropriate amount of dynamic movement.
- Focused largely on rehearsal moves.
- Verbal directions are clear & the volume, tempo, & atmosphere created by the
music are appropriate.
,Benefits Of A Warm Up - Increased metabolic rate
- Gradual redistribution of blood flow to working muscles.
- Decreased muscle relaxation time following contraction.
- Increased speed, & force of muscle contraction.
- Increased muscle, tendon, & ligament elasticity.
- Gradual increase in energy production, which limits lactic acid buildup.
- Reduce risk of abnormal heart rhythms.
Static Stretching - Fine to do in warm up but only have 5-10s.
- Typically seen in cool down.
Conditioning Segment - Promote independence/ self responsibility.
- Gradually increase intensity.
- Give progression and regression options.
- Build sequences logically and progressively.
- Monitor intensity using talk test, HR, and RPE.
- Incorporate a post-conditioning cool-down/stretch segment.
Post Conditioning Cool Down - Consider static stretching.
- Stretch muscles that are normally tight from every day activities.
- Hold 10-30s for must adults.
- Hold 30-60s for older adults.
- Complete 2-4 reps per muscle group.
- Complete minimum 2 times per week.
Common Stretching Areas - Hip Flexor
- Quadriceps
- Hamstring
- Calf
- Hip/ Glute ( Figure 4)
Stretch Reflex The contraction of a muscle in response to a stretch of that muscle.
Gogli Tendon Organs - Provide information to the central nervous system regarding the amount of muscle
stretch and tension.
-I n series with muscle fibers, located in the tendons that attach muscle to bone.
Health Related Components Of Physical Fitness - Cardiorespiratory endurance
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Flexibility
- Body composition
Skill Related Components Of Fitness - Speed
- Power
- Agility
- Balance
- Coordination
- Reaction time
Cardiorespiratory Endurance The ability of your heart, lungs, and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to your
tissues during long periods of moderate to vigorous activity.
Muscular Endurance The ability of your muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without
tiring.
Muscular Strength The amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort.
, Flexibility The ability to move your body parts through their full range of motion.
Body Composition The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water, and
connective tissue such as ligaments, cartilage, and tendons.
Agility The ability to rapidly and accurately change the position of the body in space.
Coordination The ability to smoothly and accurately perform complex movements.
Balance The ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving.
Power The rate at which work can be performed; performing at a high velocity.
Reaction Time The amount of time elapsed between the stimulus for movement and the beginning
of the movement.
Speed The ability to perform a movement or cover a distance in a short period of time.
Aerobic FITT F: At least 3 days a week.
I: Moderate 40-59% and/ or vigorous 60-89% intensity.
T: 30-60 minutes moderate intensity; 20-60 vigorous intensity; combination.
T: Continuous or intermittent matter that involves all major muscle groups.
Resistance Training FITT F: Beginner 2-3 times per week
I: Beginner = 60%-70% 1 RM 8-12 reps,
T:No specific time
T: Multi-joint exercises, target agonist and antagonist muscle groups, different types
of equipment, and body weight exercises can be used
Flexibility FITT F: 2-3 days
I: To point of discomfort not pain
T: 10-30s; older adults 30-60s; PNF 3-6 contraction followed by 1 0-30s assisted
stretch.
T: Yoga, dynamic, static, PNF
Specificity Particular exercises and activities improve particular areas of health-related fitness.
Overload Exercising at a level that's beyond your regular daily activities.
Reversibility The training principle that fitness improvements are lost when demands on the body
are lowered
Nutritional Support - Registered Dietitian
- Clinical Weight-loss Program
- Bariatric Services Team
Rehabilitation Professionals - Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Professional
- Athletic Trainer
Mental Health - Psychiatrist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Support Group
Alternative Health Care (Licensed) - Chiropractor
- Acupuncturist
- Massage Therapist
Trainers Coachs/ Instructors - Advanced Exercise Professional
- Personal Trainer
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Health Coach
Professional Certification A voluntary process by which a non-governmental body grants a time-limited
recognition and use of a credential to individuals who have demonstrated that they
have met the criteria for required knowledge, skills, or competencies for safe and
effective practice in a specific job role.
Certificates Education or training program on a specific topic for which participants receive a
certificate after attendance and/or completion of the coursework.
Knowledge- Based Certificate Recognizes a relatively narrow scope of specialized knowledge in performing duties
or tasks as part of a certain profession or occupation.
Example Knowledge - Based Certificate - Webinar
- Online Courses
Curriculum Based Certificate Issued after an individual completes a course or series of courses and passes an
assessment.
Example Curriculum Based Certificate - Specialist Programs
- Course that ends with an assessment
- Practical Demo
Certificate Of Completion Issued after an individual attends or participates in a particular learning event.
Licensure The process whereby a competent authority, usually the state, allows people to
perform a regulated act.
,Registration Either the professional designation defined by a governmental entity in professional
regulations or rules, or to a listing of practitioners.
Scope Of Practice - Being prepared for emergency situations and responding when they occur.
- Recognizing what is within the scope of practice always referring participants to
other health care professionals when appropriate.
- Protecting participant confidentiality according to the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act and related regional and national laws.
- Educating participants about fitness and health-related topics to help them in
adopting healthful behaviors that facilitate long-term success.
- Empowering individuals to begin and adhere to their exercise programs using
guidance, support, motivation, lapse-prevention strategies, and effective feedback.
- Instructing class participants on how to properly monitor exercise intensity using
heart rate, perceived exertion, and/or ventilatory response.
- Assisting participants in setting and achieving realistic fitness goals.
- Constructing group exercises that are appropriate for the intended audiences and
goals for the class format using science-based and published protocols.
- Conducting pre-class assessments of participants, and where appropriate,
conducting health screening with participants in order to determine the need for
referral and identify contraindications for exercise.
-Developing and leading exercise classes that are safe, effective, and appropriate
for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance to exercise.
ACE Code of Ethics - Provide safe and effective instruction.
- Provide equal and fair treatment to all clients/participants.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest health and fitness research and understand its
practical application.
- Maintain current CPR certification and knowledge of First-Aid Services.
- Comply with all applicable business, employment, and intellectual property laws.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all client/participant information.
- Refer clients/participants to more qualified health or medical professionals when
appropriate.
-Uphold and enhance public appreciation and trust for the health and fitness
industry.
- Establish and maintain clear professional boundaries.
Specialization A focus on a particular activity or area of study.
Pre-Choreographed Classes Follows a written script with music, cues, and moves all outlined from start to finish.
Pre-Planned Class Format Instructors receive guidelines and suggestions for what a class should include.
Freestyle Method GFI chooses own music, class design, and specific choreography.
Basic Components Of Class - Warm-up
- Conditioning Segment
- Postconditioning cool down
Warm Up - Beginning segment includes an appropriate amount of dynamic movement.
- Focused largely on rehearsal moves.
- Verbal directions are clear & the volume, tempo, & atmosphere created by the
music are appropriate.
,Benefits Of A Warm Up - Increased metabolic rate
- Gradual redistribution of blood flow to working muscles.
- Decreased muscle relaxation time following contraction.
- Increased speed, & force of muscle contraction.
- Increased muscle, tendon, & ligament elasticity.
- Gradual increase in energy production, which limits lactic acid buildup.
- Reduce risk of abnormal heart rhythms.
Static Stretching - Fine to do in warm up but only have 5-10s.
- Typically seen in cool down.
Conditioning Segment - Promote independence/ self responsibility.
- Gradually increase intensity.
- Give progression and regression options.
- Build sequences logically and progressively.
- Monitor intensity using talk test, HR, and RPE.
- Incorporate a post-conditioning cool-down/stretch segment.
Post Conditioning Cool Down - Consider static stretching.
- Stretch muscles that are normally tight from every day activities.
- Hold 10-30s for must adults.
- Hold 30-60s for older adults.
- Complete 2-4 reps per muscle group.
- Complete minimum 2 times per week.
Common Stretching Areas - Hip Flexor
- Quadriceps
- Hamstring
- Calf
- Hip/ Glute ( Figure 4)
Stretch Reflex The contraction of a muscle in response to a stretch of that muscle.
Gogli Tendon Organs - Provide information to the central nervous system regarding the amount of muscle
stretch and tension.
-I n series with muscle fibers, located in the tendons that attach muscle to bone.
Health Related Components Of Physical Fitness - Cardiorespiratory endurance
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Flexibility
- Body composition
Skill Related Components Of Fitness - Speed
- Power
- Agility
- Balance
- Coordination
- Reaction time
Cardiorespiratory Endurance The ability of your heart, lungs, and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to your
tissues during long periods of moderate to vigorous activity.
Muscular Endurance The ability of your muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without
tiring.
Muscular Strength The amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort.
, Flexibility The ability to move your body parts through their full range of motion.
Body Composition The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water, and
connective tissue such as ligaments, cartilage, and tendons.
Agility The ability to rapidly and accurately change the position of the body in space.
Coordination The ability to smoothly and accurately perform complex movements.
Balance The ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving.
Power The rate at which work can be performed; performing at a high velocity.
Reaction Time The amount of time elapsed between the stimulus for movement and the beginning
of the movement.
Speed The ability to perform a movement or cover a distance in a short period of time.
Aerobic FITT F: At least 3 days a week.
I: Moderate 40-59% and/ or vigorous 60-89% intensity.
T: 30-60 minutes moderate intensity; 20-60 vigorous intensity; combination.
T: Continuous or intermittent matter that involves all major muscle groups.
Resistance Training FITT F: Beginner 2-3 times per week
I: Beginner = 60%-70% 1 RM 8-12 reps,
T:No specific time
T: Multi-joint exercises, target agonist and antagonist muscle groups, different types
of equipment, and body weight exercises can be used
Flexibility FITT F: 2-3 days
I: To point of discomfort not pain
T: 10-30s; older adults 30-60s; PNF 3-6 contraction followed by 1 0-30s assisted
stretch.
T: Yoga, dynamic, static, PNF
Specificity Particular exercises and activities improve particular areas of health-related fitness.
Overload Exercising at a level that's beyond your regular daily activities.
Reversibility The training principle that fitness improvements are lost when demands on the body
are lowered
