2014 Graduate Entry Assessment Application Guide - NUCAP

Table of Contents

Section 1 - General information................................................................................................2

Section 2 - Completing the application form.............................................................................4

Section 3 - Practicum................................................................................................................5

APPENDICES...........................................................................................................................10

Appendix 1 - People authorised to witness a statutory declaration........................................10

Appendix 2 - Example of a completed statutory declaration...................................................11

Appendix 3 - Example of a completed practicum reference form............................................12

Appendix 4 – Example logbook entries...................................................................................13

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Section 1 - General information

When applying to complete a post-graduate exercise physiology course it is recommended that you have your undergraduate studies assessed against:

1. the exercise science study requirements2. the apparently healthy practicum required for an accredited exercise physiology application.

This will ensure that you have adequate foundation knowledge to undertake exercise physiology post-graduate studies. Successfully meeting the requirements of this application will also ensure that gaining your accreditation after completing your post-graduate studies will be a faster process.

The assessment is of most value to applicants that have completed a non NUCAP undergraduate degree in the field of exercise science or a degree in a related field, for example a health science degree with a major in human movement or exercise science. Graduates from other degrees are able to apply, however, before considering submitting an application please seek advice from your prospective university regarding the subjects you may need to complete.

The following guide has been prepared to help you complete the application and to provide the required information and detail to successfully meet the requirements on your initial assessment. Please ensure you thoroughly read this guide and fully complete the application because any requests for further information to clarify your application will incur additional charges.

Check your eligibilityThere are two types of graduate entry assessment application forms. If you have completed a NUCAP approved exercise science course within the last 2 years read this guide in its entirety and then complete the Graduate Entry Assessment Application Form - NUCAP.

If you have completed a non NUCAP undergraduate degree or completed a NUCAP approved exercise science course more than 2 years ago complete the Graduate Entry Assessment Application Form – NON NUCAP.

Major membership requirements

1. University studies must meet the subject areas and the knowledge and skills criteria (current NUCAP courses automatically meet this requirement).

2. 140 hours of practical experience training apparently healthy clients.

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YES

YES

YES

Applicant has completed a degree relevant to the field of Exercise and Sports Science

Application is received by ESSA and $55 assessment fee charged

You are eligible to apply for this assessment

Application assessed and approved

Application assessed and approved

Further information required, 1 week to provide further evidence, $55 fee charged

Application assessed and approved

Application declined. Letter of assessment

provided.

NO

YES

NO

Information provided within 2 weeks

Information not provided within 2

weeks

Application declined

YES

NO

Further information required, 1 week to provide further evidence, $55 fee charged

Applicant chooses to become student

member or exercise science member

NO

You are not eligible to apply for this assessment

Admin Officer checks the application is ready for

assessment

Applicant chooses to become student

member or exercise science member

Further information required, 2 weeks allowed, $55 fee charged

Admin Officer requests additional information (e.g. stat dec, certified

transcript, missing logbook).

Applicant chooses to become student

member or exercise science member

Applicant chooses to become student

member or Exercise Science member

NO

Information not received - application

declined

YES

Information not received - application

declined

Application assessed and approved

Section 2 - Completing the application form

Page 1 - Checklist and instructions on attachments for each section of the application form

Read the application form in its entirety. Read this application guide before completing your form.

Page 2 - Complete personal details (Section A)If you change your address or email after submitting your application, please contact ESSA by phone or email to notify us of the change, phone: (07) 3862 4122 or email: info@essa.org.au.

When completing personal details please provide your work details only if your role is related to the field. If you have changed your name since completing your degree please submit proof of your name change e.g. copy of marriage certificate.

Page 3 - Complete payment details (Section B)Please note: all credit card payments incur a merchant fee of 1.5% of the payment total. Once your application has been approved, your payment will be processed within 5 working days. If paying by credit card, please ensure that the expiry date of the card is valid for at least 60 days from the date you submit your application.

Please allow 30 working days for your application to be assessed and up to 60 working days in the peak period from December to March. Please ensure your application is completed in full and thorough information/evidence is provided or additional assessment times apply.

Please ensure you tick the box to indicate your preferred membership type:

Student membership - $46.00 including GST.ORExercise science membership - $185.00 including GST. Exercise science membership is suitable for applicants wishing to practise whilst studying.

Please be aware that should the assessors require further information from you, additional charges will apply for the submission and assessment of this extra evidence. The flow chart on page 2 of this guide details the process.

Page 4 - Complete personal declarations (Section C)Please ensure that you sign all three declarations.

Page 4 - Complete professional referee (Section D)Your professional referee must be someone who was either your practicum supervisor or who employed you in the area of exercise and sports science. A personal referee will not be accepted.

Page 4 - Complete university qualifications achieved (Section E)Please complete the allocated box using the correct name of your qualification. List all of your relevant university degrees.

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** PLEASE NOTE - the completion date refers to when you finished your studies, not when your degree was conferred (graduation ceremony).

Attach academic transcript

Attach a certified copy*1 of your official academic transcript (please don’t send an original copy as this won’t be returned to you). The transcript must clearly state that the qualification has been “awarded” or “conferred”.If your transcript does not state that the degree has been awarded or conferred you are required to supply a copy of your testamur or an official letter of completion from your university stating you have completed the degree and are eligible for graduation.

*1 A certified copy is one that has been signed by an authorised person to authenticate that the copy is a true version of the original transcript. Please refer to Appendix 1 for the list of people that can certify your documents.

Page 4 - Complete your prospective post-graduate course (Section F)Please complete the allocated box indicating which university and course you will be completing your post-graduate NUCAP exercise physiology course with.

Page 5 - Statutory declaration (Section G)Sign the statutory declaration and have an appropriate witness sign.

See Appendix 1 for the list of people who can witness your declaration and certify your transcript

As you are submitting your application under a statutory declaration, please be aware that it is a criminal offence to deliberately provide false or misleading information under a statutory declaration.Furthermore, if additional information is requested by an assessor this is still considered to be provided under statutory declaration.

See Appendix 2 for an example of a completed statutory declaration.

Section 3 - Practicum

You can only start accumulating practicum hours if you have successfully completed units that meet the required elements for the exercise physiology and exercise programming study areas.

The practicum required for this application will be assessed against the apparently healthy requirements for an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) application as these hours will be used towards that application.

Appropriate ClientsApparently healthy clients are defined by the Australian Pre-Exercise Screening System.

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Apparently healthy practicum hours are accepted if: Clients have no known pathologies Clients are not participating in an exercise intervention for a specific purpose (e.g. to manage a

condition or injury) Services can be focused on prevention of chronic conditions Fitness coaching or strength and conditioning coaching are accepted

Activities not accepted include: Sports coaching (skills based coaching)

Practicum hours breakdown Your practicum hours need to be broken down into the following ratios:

60% of face to face delivery of exercise services (minimum) 35% of preparation for exercise services (maximum) 5% of administration duties (maximum)

Minimum 60% face to face delivery of exercise services These activities must be related to the delivery or planned delivery of an exercise intervention 1*.

Accepted activities:

Screening and risk assessment prior to prescribing exercise: Reviewing referrals Undertaking risk assessment, based on presentation Taking histories: medical, psychosocial, exercise and lifestyle Recording medical and other interventions

Assessment of a client prior to prescribing exercise or to assess the effectiveness of an exercise intervention:

Assessing exercise capacities Assessing functional capacities (e.g. vocational / occupational, recreational, activities of daily

living) Assessing psychosocial status in relation to lifestyle change and maintenance

Planning of exercise interventions (planning undertaken with the client): Setting of goals: client, practitioner and other health professionals Identifying barriers and facilitators for exercise and physical activity Providing solutions for barriers Designing exercise interventions (in consultation with client) Motivational interviewing

Delivery of exercise interventions (including exercise prescription): Teaching correct technique and coaching Assisting clients to achieve self-management Managing programs: e.g. daily / weekly planner

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Maintenance of exercise interventions: retention of clients and adherence to exercise

1* Examples of assessments conducted in relation to the delivery and planned delivery of an exercise intervention include: (i) student completes an assessment on a client but the clinical placement ends before the client returns for the exercise intervention, (ii) a client undergoes an assessment with the goal to lead onto an exercise intervention but then discontinues the service with the clinical supervisor, and (iii) a student conducts a follow-up assessment following an exercise intervention without having been involved in the delivery of the intervention themselves.

Activities not accepted include:Assessments that are conducted with no intention of being used to support an exercise intervention (e.g. healthy heart checks, 12 lead ECG exercise stress test for diagnosis) are not included under this category.

Maximum 35% preparation for exercise service delivery, observation and other clinical activities related to the AEP scope of practice (healthy clients)

These activities should generally relate to the provision of face to face delivery of exercise services.

Accepted activities include:

Case preparation and planning (planning done outside of client appointments): Analysis of data including analysis of assessments before and after exercise interventions Research to prepare for a client service e.g. research of evidence-based practice for the

particular case Education workshops ONLY if content can be related to one of your clients. This must be justified

by describing how you will use this information to provide exercise delivery services with your client. e.g. a HEAL education session delivered by a dietitian if you discuss this in a subsequent exercise session with a client. Education sessions NOT related to preparing for an exercise session are recorded in the administration section

Preparation of “phantom reports” for referrers 2* Preparation and participation in case meetings and case conferencing Case conferencing (i.e. discussing client cases in team meeting or with supervisor) Travel time may also be approved under this category if the applicant is able to demonstrate

active learning along the lines of the above dot points, and this work is completed during travel (e.g. the supervisor travels with the student and they discuss cases)

2* Although students may prepare “phantom reports” for referrers and clients and this is encouraged for learning purposes, under no circumstances are these reports to be sent to referrers or clients under the name of the student practitioner. Rather, reports are prepared and submitted and sent under the name of the AEP or other health professional.

Observation: Practitioners must be providing an actual service for clients Students must engage with supervisors in discussing the client(s) and services provided: this

should provide active and problem based learning situations

Maximum 5% administration duties

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Accepted activities include:

Record keeping and data input Using Medical Director or similar practice management software Setting up referral forms In-services and inductions/orientations Education workshops offering general knowledge that is not specific to a client’s treatment plan

SupervisorsSuitable supervisors include:

An accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) An ESSA exercise science member (ES) A degree qualified exercise and sports science professional A personal trainer with a Certificate IV in Fitness with a minimum of 10 years industry experience A degree qualified physical education teacher A bachelor degree qualified-trained allied health professional with experience in exercise

delivery (e.g. physiotherapist) A state, national and international level sports coach - if they have specific training and

experience in exercise programming and prescription. An Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) level 2 or 3 coach

Page 7 - Practicum reference form (Section H)Ask your supervisors to complete the practicum reference form. They need to list their exercise science related educational qualifications and experience in the exercise field, sign the form and tick the competency boxes.

Ensure you have a completed practicum reference form for each practicum site and attach this to the front of each logbook.

See Appendix 3 for an example of a completed practicum reference form.

LogbooksPage 8 - Practicum/work experience logbook (Section I)If the information or evidence supplied is deemed insufficient, additional fees and assessment times apply for the submission and assessment of further information.

Guidelines for logbooksPracticum can be logged per client, per day, per group. You can certainly ‘bulk’ the hours together; however, the description of services must reflect the time. For example, if an 8 hour day is logged, then the clients/cases should be listed. If there are groups of clients, then a description of the group rather than every individual is accepted. The description of services should demonstrate what happened during that day. That is, for an 8 hour day, seeing approximately 6 clients, it may take two paragraphs to describe the services.

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Logbooks must clearly demonstrate the following:

Date Number of hours Case description - age, gender, number of clients, brief details about client/group Description of services - explanation of services provided Signatures - your signature as well as your supervisor

See Appendix 4 for example logbook entries.

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APPENDICES

Appendix 1 - People authorised to witness a statutory declaration

A statutory declaration under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959 may be made before–

1. a person who is currently licensed or registered under a law to practise in one of the following occupations: Chiropractor Dentist Legal practitioner Medical practitioner Nurse Optometrist

Patent attorney Pharmacist Physiotherapist Psychologist Trade marks attorney Veterinary surgeon

2. a person who is enrolled on the roll of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory, or the High Court of Australia, as a legal practitioner (however described); or3. a person who is in the following list:

Agent of the Australian Postal Corporation who is in charge of an office supplying postal services to the public

Australian Consular Officer or Australian Diplomatic Officer (within the meaning of the Consular Fees Act 1955)

Bailiff

Bank officer with 5 or more continuous years of service

Building society officer with 5 or more years of continuous service

Chief executive officer of a Commonwealth court

Clerk of a court

Commissioner for Affidavits

Commissioner for Declarations

Credit union officer with 5 or more years of continuous service

Employee of the Australian Trade Commission who is:

(a) in a country or place outside Australia; and

(b) authorised under paragraph 3 (d) of the Consular Fees Act 1955; and

(c) exercising his or her function in that place

Employee of the Commonwealth who is:

(a) in a country or place outside Australia; and

(b) authorised under paragraph 3 (c) of the Consular Fees Act 1955; and

(c) exercising his or her function in that place

Fellow of the National Tax Accountants’ Association

Finance company officer with 5 or more years of continuous service

Holder of a statutory office not specified in another item in this list

Judge of a court

Justice of the Peace

Magistrate

Marriage celebrant registered under Subdivision C of Division 1 of Part IV of the Marriage Act 1961

Master of a court

Member of Chartered Secretaries Australia

Member of Engineers Australia, other than at the grade of student

Member of the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants

Member of the Australian Defence Force who is:

(a) an officer; or

(b) a non-commissioned officer within the meaning of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 with 5 or more years of continuous service; or

(c) a warrant officer within the meaning of that Act

Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants or the National Institute of Accountants

Member of:

(a) the Parliament of the Commonwealth; or

(b) the Parliament of a State; or

(c) a Territory legislature; or

(d) a local government authority of a State or Territory

Minister of religion registered under Subdivision A of Division 1 of Part IV of the Marriage Act 1961

Notary public

Permanent employee of the Australian Postal Corporation with 5 or more years of continuous service who is employed in an office supplying postal services to the public

Permanent employee of:

(a) the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth authority; or

(b) a State or Territory or a State or Territory authority; or

(c) a local government authority;

with 5 or more years of continuous service who is not specified in another item in this list

Person before whom a statutory declaration may be made under the law of the State or Territory in which the declaration is made

Police officer

Registrar, or Deputy Registrar, of a court

Senior Executive Service employee of:

(a) the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth authority; or

(b) a State or Territory or a State or Territory authority

Sheriff

Sheriff’s officer

Teacher employed on a full-time basis at a school or tertiary education institution

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Appendix 2 - Example of a completed statutory declaration

Commonwealth of AustraliaSTATUTORY DECLARATIONStatutory Declarations Act 1959

1 Insert the name, address and occupation of person making the declaration

I,1 John Recent Graduate (name) , of

12 Greenway Drive, Hamilton, QLD (address)

And of Personal Trainer (occupation)

make the following declaration under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959:

2 Set out matter declared to in numbered paragraphs

2 “The attached documentation accurately indicates how the criteria for necessary and sufficient knowledge, skills and competencies are met in order to fulfil application requirements for exercise science (full) membership with Exercise & Sports Science Australia”.

I understand that a person who intentionally makes a false statement in a statutory declaration is guilty of an offence under section 11 of the Statutory Declarations Act 1959, and I believe that the statements in this declaration are true in every particular.

3 Signature of person making the declaration

3 John R Graduate

4 Place5 Day6 Month and year

Declared at 4 University of Brisbane on 5 7th of 6 May 2013

Before me,7 Signature of person

before whom the declaration is made

7 Jane Green

8 Full name, qualification and address of person before whom the declaration is made (in printed letters)

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(name) Jane Green

(qualification) PhD - Full time Tertiary Educator

of (address) 1 University Drive, Brisbane, QLD 4000

Note 1   A person who intentionally makes a false statement in a statutory declaration is guilty of an offence, the punishment for which is imprisonment for a term of 4 years — see section 11 of the Statutory Declarations Act 1959.

Note 2   Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code applies to all offences against the Statutory Declarations Act 1959 — see section 5A of the Statutory Declarations Act 1959.

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Appendix 3 - Example of a completed practicum reference formClinical Practicum Reference Forms Apparently Healthy PracticumReference for:

Dear Colleague,

The above applicant has applied for a graduate entry assessment with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Requirements of this assessment include a minimum of 140 hours practicum with apparently healthy clients.

Could you please complete the following form based on your experience with the above applicant:

Skills and ExperienceIn the following table, please provide evidence of the practicum the applicant has gained in the relevant area of apparently healthy clients: (expand boxes where necessary)

Breakdown of Practicum hours(a minimum total of 140 hours)

Total hours and dates*

Evidence of specific roles and duties completed

Site / Location

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Name and signature of referee

Minimum of 60% (at least 84 hours) of face to face delivery i.e.

Individualised/group delivery/instruction of an exercise program. *Testing/assessments without intent for prescription

cannot be counted

12/4/-16/9/12

-25 hours

Initial assessments for healthy clientsXYZ Health and Fitness

√ L. Green

120 hours Exercise prescriptions for a range of healthy clients including running programs, clients wanting to increase lean muscle.

√ L. Green

15 hours Instructed group sessions for boxing and pilates

√ L. Green

Maximum of 35% (up to 49 hours) for preparation for face to face delivery, observation and other activities related to the scope of practice of AEPs (healthy clients)

7 hours Program writing As above √L Green

9 hours Research √ L. Green10 hours Observation of supervisor working with

clients√ L. Green

Maximum of 5% (up to 7 hours) for administrative tasks

7 Filing and phone calls As above √ L Green

√

*e.g. a) Testing sports teams without showing evidence of exercise programming will not be counted. B) An initial consultation involving demonstration of home based exercises will be accepted. * Clinical supervisor: student ratios may be up to 1:5, with the proviso that there must be some 1:1 contact for each placement.

Declaration: (To be completed by each referee listed in the table above)I certify that the information supplied is true and correct

Signature Date

Title Name

Background in exercise physiology (brief summary only): √ I’m an AEP

Phone Fax

Email

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L GreenMrs

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 2009

1234567912345678

lgreen@frogpond.com

G Student

L Green 25/9/12

Please attach this form to your Apparently Healthy Practicum logbook.

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Appendix 4 – Example logbook entriesSECTION H - Apparently Healthy Practicum/work experience logbook A Word version of the logbook can be found on ESSA’s application forms webpage.

Date Number of hours Case description Description of services Supervisor’s

nameSupervisor’s

signatureApplicant’s signature

6/1/14 1 hour

30 mins

15 mins

TOTAL: 1 hr 45 mins

6 adults (2 male, 4 female) aged between 22-31 years.

All apparently healthy with goals to increase fitness levels.

Conducted an outdoor group fitness session. Instructed a cardio warm –up of jogging and stretching for 10 mins. Demonstrated circuit aerobic activities (such as step-ups, ladder runs & burpees) and resistance exercise using body weight, medicine balls and dumbbells (such as chest press, tricep dips & push-ups). Motivated clients during the circuit class as well as illustrated appropriate techniques. Varied the levels of exercises to suit differing fitness levels such as level 1, 2 & 3 push-up modes (45 mins). Instructed the cool-down with stretches (5 mins).

Design exercise session. Plan exercise stations, including both aerobic & resistance exercises. Ensure that exercises chosen can be modified for varying fitness levels.

Find a large grassed area with some shade in park. Set-up each circuit station with weights, mats, balls etc ready for outdoor exercise session.

M.Smith MSmith Tim Shore

3/4/12

TOTAL = 1 hour

Group stationary cycling class. 12 20-35 y.o. males and females. All completed PARQ - no health conditions

Led the set format class, spoke to new comers before the session told them to only do half the increases of the rest of the group, stay under 14 on RPE scale, let me or assistant instructor know if they weren’t feeling well. Described challenges for more experienced class members. Gave verbal feedback regarding bike technique to class members.

M.Smith MSmith Tim Shore

5/5/13 64 y.o. female, taking medication for high cholesterol (4 years), cleared by AEP to be

Took client through the program pre-written by supervisor (AEP). Incremental warm-up on treadmill, 20 min aerobic walking varying hill incline throughout. Monitored RPE, facial expressions

M.Smith MSmith Tim Shore

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TOTAL = 1 hour

treated as apparently healthy and colour. Resistance program: wall push-ups, fitball squat, theraband hip abduction/adduction, balance activities, dumbbell bicep curls, tricep pushdown, abdominal bracing and flexibility.

2/3/123 hrs

(Client 1)27 yo female

New gym membership, using free PT session to design

program1 hr F2F

2 hrs prep

F2F- Initial assessment – ESSA pre-screening tool. 5 yrs ago ankle injury playing netball, no problems since. No other flags identified- client is classed as apparently healthy. Ex history- walking dogs 6 months, gym membership for 3 months 2 years ago.

Goals- tone up for wedding in 6 months.

Fitness testing- YMCA submax test, push ups- maximal reps in 30 seconds, plank- max time.

Prep-Set up tests & reviewed test results.Set a 6 month plan- 2 month program written, fitness tests to be conducted every 2 months for progress. Test results will be use to determine goals for next 2 month block- e.g. increase plank hold to 45 seconds after 2 months, then to 90 seconds after 4 months.Developed and designed next 2 exercise sessions involving combination of machine aerobic and bodyweight resistance exercises. Reviewed programs with supervisor who recommended incorporating more functional compound exercises and reducing the amount of single muscle machine based equipment- e.g. change triceps ext to triceps dip.

J.Doe J Doe F Bueller

5/3/12-5/4/12

4 hrs

(4x 1 hour PT sessions weekly F2F)

(Client 1)

27 yo female

Goal- tone up for wedding

Reviewed test results with client, explained exercise plan and showed around equipment.

Implemented exercise program consisting of treadmill/upright bike warm up followed by intervals. Resistance program consisted of basic bodyweight exercises such as squats, lunges, push ups and crunches.

J.Doe J Doe F Bueller

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F2F- 4 hours

Progression involved adding weight to squats in 3rd session, and increasing the incline on treadmill intervals.

Client’s motivation wasn’t very high, so focussed on positive feedback and education about the purpose of the program. Encouraged client to start incorporating jogging intervals when walking dogs to speed up progress.

Client increased max plank by 10 seconds, and max push ups by 5 reps.

10/4/12-11/4/12

14 Group of 24 male second division AFL players

Aged 17-32

F2F- 8 hours

Prep- 6 hours

(Total 14 hours)

Pre season fitness camp. My role involved performing a series of fitness tests on each player, and collating results to help design group and individual pre-season training sessions.

Face to Face- Testing participants on the following activities: height, weight, body composition, agility, vertical jump, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance and aerobic fitness (beep test). I was responsible for performing appropriate warm up and cool down activities across the sessions to prevent injuries- including stretching routines. (8 hours)

Preparation- Set up of tests, collation of exercise test results, planning of pre-season training sessions, identifying specific needs from fitness test results and planning for injury prevention in conjunction with senior coach. (6 hours)

Example 1, male 30 yo performed in average range for all tests except body composition and sit and reach for flexibility. After questioning client he advised a previous season hamstring strain, followed by no exercise over the off-season. Determined that this season he would need to perform longer warm ups and cool downs to prevent injury, and prescribed a home exercise program of lower body stretches to complement the 3x weekly team training sessions.

J.Doe J Doe F Bueller

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Example 2, male 17 performed above average in agility, flexibility & aerobic fitness, but slightly below average on muscular strength & endurance. This player’s gym based program was initially adapted to focus more on strength with machine based upper and lower body exercises predominantly, with a plan set to progress to endurance and power exercises with equipment such as the Smith machine 6 weeks from the start of the season.

28/6/12-10/11/12

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(10x 1 hour sessions)

Exercise delivery: Group 1- A group of 5-10 active mothers (41-52 YO) training after kids

finish school for 45 min/session during most school weeks. General group aims are to

improve pelvic floor, increase cardiovascular fitness and

increase strength.

Regular clients:Client 1 - 45 YO Long history of

sport and exercise. Has lost considerable fitness after latest child. Aims to increase general fitness and improve pelvic floor

function. NIL health issues.

Client 2 - 50 YO, has remained active since birth of children

and wants to maintain fitness and function. NIL health issues

Client 3 - 47 YO, new to the group, very little structured

exercise history, would like to lose 5kg and increase fitness.

NIL health issues

Conducted pre-screening questionnaires. Tested BP, HR, weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, sit and reach test and 6 minute run test (assessment hours not included in log book) for all clients. I took each member of the group through a FMS and recorded the results. I conducted similar assessments every 5-6 weeks. Fitness testing was conducted over the first 2 sessions. This included 10 minutes run for distance, max push ups in a minute, max squats in a minute, max plank hold, agility course time, 1 km for time.

I took the group through 45 minute sessions during most school weeks of term. Before each session group was asked about any new injuries or issues. Sessions usually include group resting HR taking. Group warm up of a gradual walk to run over 5-8 minutes.

The following general mesocycles and example sessions were completed.

Weeks 1-3: Walk/run intervals. Boxing. Resistance circuits (20 sec per exercise). Pelvic floor activation and exercises in supine positions. Core stability.

E.g. 5 minute walk/run warm up. Boxing circuit 30 secs per station for 10 minutes. Resistance circuit: 1 minute per station battling rope, theraband row, knees on boxing pad, squat, bench dips, dumbbell curl and press, agility course. Pelvic floor/core: PF/TA activations and holds, planks. Stretching 2 x 15 secs per

J.Doe J Doe F Bueller

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Client 4 - 41 YO, took up

running 5 years ago, would like to improve upper body

strength. NIL health issues

Client 5 - 48 YO, nil current health issues, previous knee

reconstruction, wants to maintain leg strength and

improve CV fitness.

All non-regular clients had no medical/health issues and had

similar fitness goals.

F2F- 10x1 hr PT sessions (total 10 hrs)

muscle group.

Weeks 3-5: Fartlek intervals. Boxing. Body weight resistance circuits. Pelvic floor exercises. Core strength exercises.

E.g. 5 minute run/walk. 5 minute Fartlek 30:30. 5-10 min boxing circuit 1 minute per station with running in between. Resistance circuit: 30 sec per station, run in between. Battling rope clean and press, horizontal row, high knees, squat jump, bench dips, , agility course. Pelvic floor/core: PF/TA activations and holds, planks. Stretching 2 x 15 secs per muscle group

Weeks 5-7: Sprint intervals and long slow runs. Boxing. Functional resistance exercises. Pelvic floor exercises. Core strength.

Weeks 5-9: Agility drills. Sprint intervals. Boxing. Pelvic floor exercises. Core stability.

Rationale: The above exercise programs were based on groups goals, ability and training preferences. The high intensity cardio and circuit training was included to assist in weight/fat loss. These methods have been shown to burn large amount of calories which make them suitable for this goal. Resistance/strength exercises were included to aid the client in improving strength. Research shows weights done at 2-5 sets of 6-12 reps will build strength and muscular endurance as well as assist in weight loss. Impact exercises such as jump downs were included to assist in maintaining and increasing bone mineral density. Balance exercises were included to maintain and improve balance. Stretching was included to maintain ROM, prevent injuries and increase flexibility. Sessions and exercises were regressed if individual clients were unable to perform certain exercises with good technique. For example client was unable to perform full push ups so knee push ups were used instead. Sessions were progressed as each client’s fitness and ability improved. This included increasing session’s intensity

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(faster drills, heavier weights), decreasing rest periods and increasing difficulty (stability exercises, complex plyometrics, hill sprints).

30/1/13 3.5 Female 19 yoSchizophrenia, 6 inpatient clinic

stays over last 3 years

Goals- increase fitness, lose weight

F2F- 2hrsPrep- 1.5hrs

Purpose of treatment- increase fitness

F2F- 2x1 hour PT sessions:Warm up- walking laps of court, progressing to jogging.Main session- fun ball game drills (throwing, catching, sidestepping), walking lunges, knee push ups, bosu jumps etcCool down- walking laps of court, static stretches.

Client was easily distracted, so stations were short, sharp and done to music to keep her attention. Set mini- challenges- e.g. see how many push ups could be completed in 30 seconds. I also observed her posture was poor, but due to time constraints wasn’t able to add specific postural training exercises. Instead used regular cues such as ‘keep head up’, ‘pull shoulders back’ or ‘stand tall’ to reinforce good posture during exercise. Encouraged her to practice these at home when performing ADL’s.

Prep: Researching schizophrenia, writing exercise program. Discussion with supervisor regarding communication techniques- using a mix of styles, making exercise fun, positive feedback. Setting up stations in gym’s indoor basketball court, recording case notes.

J.Doe J Doe F Bueller

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