Rob has told you that he would like you give plenty of verbal explanations as you demonstrate the activities the group will be doing in their fitness program. You have told him to make sure he watches the demonstrations carefully and not to get distracted by the talking during the demonstrations.
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Rob responds:"I don't think having someone talk you through what they are doing is a distraction. This is the best way for me to learn something. If you are not prepared to talk about what you are doing as you demonstrate an activity, then I might as well give up now." |
Points to considerForcing a person to learn in a way that they really do not feel comfortable with can lead to a person 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 hintsHave 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. |
Rob is not happy with your response to his concern about the instructional methods you have selected to use in the program. He has a good point. Instructions can be given in more than one way at the same time. What do you say to Rob to try and keep him interested in the program?
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Tell him to read up on the detail in the written instructions as you demonstrate how each activity is to be performed. |
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Tell him you will give a verbal explanation for each activity as it is demonstrated. |