Preparing self and supporting clients

Unit: Instructing gym-

based exercise
Learning outcomes & assessment criteria

Learning outcomes: The learner will:

LO2. Be able to prepare self and equipment for gym-based exercise.

LO8. Be able to support clients taking part in gym-based exercise.

Assessment criteria: The learner can:

2.1. Prepare self to supervise gym-based exercise.

2.2. Select equipment for gym-based programmes as appropriate to client
needs.
2.3. Prepare the environment and equipment as appropriate to client needs.

8.1. Present a positive image of self and organisation to clients.

8.2. Establish an effective working relationship with clients.
8.3. Communicate with clients in a way that makes them feel valued.
8.4. Use motivational styles appropriate to the client and the exercise format.
Preparing

Question and answer

How would you:

• Prepare yourself to
supervise gym-based
exercise?
• Select equipment for gym-
based programmes as
appropriate to client
needs?
• Prepare the environment
and equipment as
appropriate to client
needs?
Preparation
• Time management.
• Appearance, e.g. clothing,
uniform.
• Hygiene.
• PAR-Q completed.
• Other client information
available.
• Client programme card
available.
• Equipment required has been
prepared.
• Safety checks of environment
and equipment.
Preparing

Question and answer

What information should be

provided to the client upon
arrival for their exercise
session?
Prepare the client

• Meet and greet.

• Verbal screen.

• Outline the purpose and

structure of session.

• Relevant health / safety points.

• Explain any technical demands.

• Answer client questions /

concerns.

Note: You will practise this next lesson.

Assessment check

Read

Review the assessment

criteria listed in the LAP.
Preparing

Question and answer

How would you:

• Present a positive image of

self and organisation to
clients?

• Establish an effective
working relationship with
clients?
 Positive image and rapport

• Professional appearance.
• Approachable.

• Friendly.

• Welcoming.

• Positive body language and communication.

• Ask open questions, e.g. ‘How are you?’

• Listen actively with interest and empathy.
Preparing

Question and answer

How would you:

• Communicate with clients in

a way that makes them feel
valued?

• Use motivational styles

appropriate to the client and
the exercise format?
 Communication and motivation

• Open body language.

• Upright posture.

• Welcoming facial expressions.

• Positive gestures.

• Positive and interested voice tone.

• Friendly and welcoming language.

• Praise and encouragement.

Preparing

Pair task

• Prepare the environment for

a gym-based session.

• Prepare yourself to deliver a

gym-based session.

• Induct partner to a range of

CV and RT equipment and
exercises using teaching
sequence.
Instructional acronym

• Name the exercise, purpose and muscles used.

N
• Adjust equipment to suit client.
A
• Silent demonstration with perfect form.
S
• Teaching points to reinforce observation.
T
• Your client’s turn.
Y
Learning review

Assessment criteria: Can you now:

• Prepare self to supervise gym-based exercise?

• Select equipment for gym-based programmes as appropriate to client
needs?
• Prepare the environment and equipment as appropriate to client needs?

• Present a positive image of self and organisation to clients?

• Establish an effective working relationship with clients?
• Communicate with clients in a way that makes them feel valued?
• Use motivational styles appropriate to the client and the exercise format?