Plan and deliver personal training

Instruct clients in fitness activities

Respond to Garry's concerns about the instructional methods used

You have reviewed the instructional methods that you intend to use to lead the program with the group of three clients at Barrymores. Whilst the group is happy with the methods you intend to use to instruct the group, Garry has a few concerns.

Gary responds:

"I think the written instructions are a bit unnecessary. I can follow your demonstrations quite well. I like to try the techniques out so I can see how they are done."

Points to consider

Forcing a person to learn in a way that they really do not feel comfortable with can lead to their dropping out of the program. People can learn in ways other than their preferred style but should not be forced to learn in ways that they do not like. You need to consider the range of instructional methods that are available to you and how they match the clients' preferred learning styles. Remember that, although a person may have a preferred learning style, they will be able to relate to a number of different instructional techniques.

Tutorial hints

Have a look at the learning resources that describe the different types of instructional methods that can be used in teaching people how to participate in a fitness program. Make sure you understand the relationships between each instructional technique and the learning style to which it most relates.

What would you say to Garry about the written instructions for the activities?

	Tell him he can choose to use the written instructions. They are not an essential part of the program. He may like to look at them after the session has finished.
	Tell him to ignore them if he doesn't think they are useful. Just leave them behind when he leaves.
	Tell him that it is essential that he refers to the written instructions as they have details that he will need to do the activities.