Rob has told you that he would like you to give him plenty of verbal explanations as you demonstrate the activities that the group will be doing in their fitness program. You have told him to read the written instructions as you demonstrate the activities in the program.
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Rob responds:"I don't want to read something at the same time as I try and watch a demonstration. I don't really relate to written instructions. They tend to have too much useless detail. I don't see why you can't talk us through an activity as you demonstrate it. That's a much more engaging way of learning for me." |
Points to considerForcing 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 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. |
It appears that Rob really needs to hear what he needs to do in an activity. What do you say to Rob?
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Tell him to pay close attention to the detail as you demonstrate each activity and don't be distracted by talking. |
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Tell him you will give a verbal explanation for each activity as it is demonstrated. |