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Case Study 2 Senior Fitness Certification Exam
Section 3
Name: Jack | Male | Age: 67 | Height: 71" | Weight: 251 lb | Body Fat %: 36%
[Overweight]
Jack is visually impaired, but not completely blind. In your answer discuss the special considerations
you will have to make for this client. Jack has been chronically obese for most of his life. Research
chronic obesity and describe a training program that you feel will help Jack reduce his body fat
percentage to a safer and healthier level. Jack already walks 15 minutes every day and has general
knowledge of weight training. In your answer state the number of days per week you will train this
client, the types of exercises he will be performing, the number of sets & repetitions and any other
activities you utilize. Include citations of the research you based your recommendations on and explain
why you feel this will be the best course of action to take with this client.
Jack is visually impaired, but not completely blind. In your answer discuss the special considerations
you will have to make for this client.
• Jack has been chronically obese for most of his life. Research chronic obesity and describe
a training program that you feel will help Jack reduce his body fat percentage to a safer
and healthier level.
• Jack already walks 15 minutes every day and has general knowledge of weight training.
• In your answer state:
i. The number of days per week you will train this client,
ii. The types of exercises he will be performing,
iii. The number of sets & repetitions and
iv. Any other activities you utilize.
v. Include citations of the research you based your recommendations on
vi. Explain why you feel this will be the best course of action to take with this client.
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR JACK
Obesity: Diet vs. Exercise
Jack has 36% body fat, which is considered “seriously obese” by the American Society for Metabolic
(1)
and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) . He needs to lose substantial amount of weight. Weight gain occurs
when the amount of calories consumed exceeds the amount the body uses via biological functions,
(1)
daily activities, and exercise . It can be caused by a variety of factors, including overeating, lack of
(1)
physical activity, chronic sleep loss, certain medications, and stress .
, Caloric restriction is central to weight loss as it creates the metabolic energy deficit required to lose weight
(6)
. While exercise helps promote modest weight loss, exercise without caloric restriction has not been
shown to provide significant enough weight loss to combat obesity unless it is vigorously performed for
extended periods
Case Study 2 Senior Fitness Certification Exam
Section 3
Name: Jack | Male | Age: 67 | Height: 71" | Weight: 251 lb | Body Fat %: 36%
[Overweight]
Jack is visually impaired, but not completely blind. In your answer discuss the special considerations
you will have to make for this client. Jack has been chronically obese for most of his life. Research
chronic obesity and describe a training program that you feel will help Jack reduce his body fat
percentage to a safer and healthier level. Jack already walks 15 minutes every day and has general
knowledge of weight training. In your answer state the number of days per week you will train this
client, the types of exercises he will be performing, the number of sets & repetitions and any other
activities you utilize. Include citations of the research you based your recommendations on and explain
why you feel this will be the best course of action to take with this client.
Jack is visually impaired, but not completely blind. In your answer discuss the special considerations
you will have to make for this client.
• Jack has been chronically obese for most of his life. Research chronic obesity and describe
a training program that you feel will help Jack reduce his body fat percentage to a safer
and healthier level.
• Jack already walks 15 minutes every day and has general knowledge of weight training.
• In your answer state:
i. The number of days per week you will train this client,
ii. The types of exercises he will be performing,
iii. The number of sets & repetitions and
iv. Any other activities you utilize.
v. Include citations of the research you based your recommendations on
vi. Explain why you feel this will be the best course of action to take with this client.
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR JACK
Obesity: Diet vs. Exercise
Jack has 36% body fat, which is considered “seriously obese” by the American Society for Metabolic
(1)
and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) . He needs to lose substantial amount of weight. Weight gain occurs
when the amount of calories consumed exceeds the amount the body uses via biological functions,
(1)
daily activities, and exercise . It can be caused by a variety of factors, including overeating, lack of
(1)
physical activity, chronic sleep loss, certain medications, and stress .
, Caloric restriction is central to weight loss as it creates the metabolic energy deficit required to lose weight
(6)
. While exercise helps promote modest weight loss, exercise without caloric restriction has not been
shown to provide significant enough weight loss to combat obesity unless it is vigorously performed for
extended periods
