Example staff training day
Welcome - introductions and structure of the day
15 min
This staff training day is specifically designed to reinforce understanding of the advantages of Natural Transmission TM, HUR’s pneumatic resistance system, its safety aspects and the options it offers for more effective and varied exercise.
Introduction to HUR Air Resistance Equipment
1 hour 15 min
The basics of HUR equipment and how its function benefits the exerciser
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The difference between HUR’s air resistance system Natural Transmission™ in comparison to weight stack or hydraulic machines
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Individual machine adjustments
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Key teaching points for HUR equipment
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Important postural considerations
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Understand how changes in resistance can be made at any stage during the range of movement and the application of this function for various user groups
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Significance of the dual-function control and private resistance display
Break 20 min
Guidelines to teaching 1 hour
Demonstrating teaching skills
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Identify the importance of developing self efficacy in clients
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General guidelines for communicating with different client groups, visually impaired, wheel chair users etc.
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Practice I.D.E.A. (Introduce. Demonstrate. Explain. Activity.)
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Recognise and demonstrate the skills required for gym inductions to different types of user
Principles of gym inductions 40 min
Putting the client at the centre of the process
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Identify the needs of individual clients and apply them in the delivery of appropriate, effective inductions
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Effective ways to gather information
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The importance of the PAR-Q and how to respond to contra indications
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Client confidentiality
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Procedures for storing paperwork
Lunch 1 hour
Approaches to training 1 hour
Explanation and discussion of specific training approaches
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Timed Circuits
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The Oxford System
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Super Sets
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Drop Sets/Stripping
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Eccentric Loading
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Compound Training
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How to perform the various approaches
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Identifying the most appropriate and beneficial method to suit individual client’s desire, ability and need
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Structuring different approaches
Principles of programming 1hour
Programme guidelines
- Short and long term programming
- The principles of F.I.T.T. (Frequency. Intensity. Time. Type.)
- A.C.S.M. guidelines for training
- A.C.S.M. guidelines for progression for general populations
- Practice programming for a specific member of the general population
Summary and questions 20 min
