PRACTICAL EXAM VIDEO SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTION GUIDE

1. Learners need to choose ONE APPARENTLY HEALTHY client

2. Start with STEP 1: CONDUCT A SCREENING PROCEDURE (NO NEED TO RECORD THIS)
 Your client needs to fill in the following documentation prior to the
exercise programme:

 1. Informed Consent Form

 2. Personal History Questionnaire
 3. PAR-Q

 Short, Medium and Long term Goals

Please find the necessary screening documentation below. Once your client has completed the
forms please upload the documents onto the OLP.

3. STEP 2: TEST AND EVALUATE HEALTH RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS AND DESIGN AN
EXERCISE PROGRAMME (RECORD THIS)
 In your practical video’s learners will need to demonstrate all of the following tests:

Practical Tests:

1. Resting Values: Blood Pressure and Resting Heart Rate

Please note, you are allowed to use electronic equipment to measure BP and RHR. However,
for your knowledge please familiarise yourself with the manual equipment as well.
2. BMI: Height and Weight
Please take into account that you are being assessed on your knowledge of the protocols.
You need to take your clients height and weight before working out the BMI.
3. Waist and Hip Ratio
4. Postural assessment
5. Body Fat%
Please take either your clients 3 or 6 skinfold readings.
6. Flexibility: back arch or sit-and-reach
7. Power: medicine ball push or vertical jump
8. Muscle endurance: push-up or sit-up
9. Cardiovascular: Rockport 1 mile, Cooper 12 minute or Step test

An equipment pack consisting of a BP cuff, stethoscope, skin calliper and tape measure is
available for purchase form HFPA. Please contact [email protected] if you’re interested.
Programming: Please demonstrate the exercise to your client and guide the client through the
exercise.

1. 2x Cardiovascular exercise
2. 2x Resistance Exercise (Upper body)
3. 2x Resistance Exercise (Lower body)
4. 1x Core exercise
5. 1x PNF stretch

PLEASE RECORD 1 SET OF 5 REPS FOR EACH RESISTANCE EXERCISE.

PLEASE RECORD 1 MINUTE OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE.

Your will be assessed on:

 Can the instructor lead an individual through and effective exercise

 Verbal and nonverbal communication skills
 Can the instructor conduct himself in a professional and confident manner
 Demonstrate the knowledge of physiological factors
 Knowledge of norms
 Collect date in a client sensitive manner
 Testing and evaluation
 Design a safe and effective training programme

Uploading Videos:

 Dropbox: Learners can upload their videos on HFPA Tutors Dropbox: [email protected]
 Wetransfer
 YouTube: Learners need to send a link to the tutors
STEP 1: CONDUCT A SCREENING PROCEDURE

Informed Consent Form

I __________________________ have been informed in detail of the fitness tests which I am about
to undertake, the possible risks, discomforts and benefits of the tests.

I understand the tests procedures and hereby consent to participate in the tests listed below and in
the exercise programme recommended for me by ____________________ (your name)

TESTS

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Signed: ______________________________

Witness: _____________________________

Witness: _____________________________

Date: ________________________________
 PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE

MEDICAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE

Section A
1. When last did you have a physical examination?
2. If you are allergic to any foods, medications, or other substances, please name:
3. If you have been told that you have any chronic or serious illnesses, please list below:
4. Give the following information pertaining to the last 3 times you have been hospitalized:
Hospitilisation1: Hospitalisation2: Hospitalisation3:
Reason for ________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________
Hospitalisation:_____________________ _______________________________ _______________________________
Month and year ____________________ _______________________________ _______________________________
Of hospitalisation: __________________ _______________________________ _______________________________
Hospital: __________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________
City and state: _____________________ _______________________________ _______________________________

Section B:

During the last 12 months:

1. Has a physician prescribed any form of medication for you?
Yes No
2. Has your weight fluctuated more than a few kilograms?
Yes No
3. Did you attempt to bring about this weight change through diet or exercise?
Yes No
4. Have you experienced any faintness, light-headedness, or blackouts?
Yes No
5. Have you occasionally had trouble sleeping?
Yes No
6. Have you experienced any blurred vision?
Yes No
7. Have you had any severe headaches?
Yes No
8. Have you experienced chronic morning couch?
Yes No
9. Have you experienced any temporary change in your speech pattern, such as
Yes No slurring or loss of speech?
10. Have you felt unusually nervous or anxious for no apparent reason?
Yes No
11. Have you experienced unusual heartbeats such as skipped beats or
Yes No palpitations?
12. Have you experienced periods in which your heart felt as though it were
Yes No racing for no apparent reason?
 At present:
Yes No
1. Do you experience shortness or loss of breath while walking with others
Yes No your own age?
2. Do you experience sudden tingling, numbness, or loss of feeling in your
Yes No arms, hands, legs, feet, or face?
3. Have you ever noticed that your hands or feet sometimes feel cooler than
Yes No other parts of your body?
4. Do you experience swelling of your feet or ankles?
Yes No
5. Do you get pains or cramps in your legs?
Yes No
6. Do you experience any pain or discomfort in your chest?
Yes No
7. Do you experience any pressure or heaviness in your chest?
Yes No
8. Have you ever been told that your blood pressure was abnormal?
Yes No

9. Have you ever been told that your serum cholesterol or triglycerides level
Yes No was high?
10. Do you have diabetes?
Yes No
11. If yes, how is it controlled?
Yes No
12. Have you ever been told that you have any of the following illnesses?
Myocardial infarction Arteriosclerosis
c Heart disease Thyroid disease
Coronary thrombosis Rheumatic heart
Heart attack Heart valve disease
Coronary occlusion Heart failure
Heart murmur Heart block
Aneurysm Angina

13. Have you ever had any of the following medical procedures?

Heart surgery Pacemaker implant

Cardiac catheterization Defibrillator
Coronary angioplasty Heart transplantation

Section C
Has any member of your immediate family been treated for or suspected to have any of these conditions? Please identify
relationship to you (mother, sister, brother etc.)
i) Diabetes
ii) Stroke
iii) Heart disease
 iv) High blood pressure

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(From Vivian H. Heyward, 2006, Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, 5 ed. (Champaign, IL: Human
Kinetics)
 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY READINESS QUESTIONNAIRE (PAR-Q)
A self-administered questionnaire for adults

PAR-Q is designed to help you help yourself. Many health benefits are associated with regular exercise, and the completion of the PAR-Q is
a sensible first step to take if you are planning to increase the amount of physical activity in your life.
For most people physical activity should not pose any problem or hazard. The PAR-Q has been designed to identify the small number of
adults for whom physical activity might be inappropriate or those who should have medical advice concerning the type of activity most
suitable for them.
Please read the following questions carefully and answer all honestly: Check the YES or NO box as appropriate.

YES NO
Has the Doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity
recommended by a doctor?
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?

Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

In the past month, have you had chest pain when you are not doing any physical activity?
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

Do you lose balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?

Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

Has the Doctor currently prescribed medication for blood pressure or heart condition?
Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

Do you know of any reason you should not do physical activity?

Please explain:
______________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

The above questions were adapted from the original questions from the Canadian “PAR-Q” questionnaire (ACSM, 2006).
YES for any or more questions NO to all questions POSTPONE

If you have not recently done so consult If you answered the PAR-Q If you have a temporary minor
your personal physician by telephone or accurately, you have reasonable illness (i.e. a cold), you may re-do
in person BEFORE increasing your assurance of your present suitability do the PAR-Q once recovered
physical activity and/ or taking a fitness for:
test. Tell them the questions you Graduated exercise programme AND
answered YES to on the PAR-Q an Exercise test
STEP 2: TEST AND EVALUATE HEALTH RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS AND DESIGN AN EXERCISE
PROGRAMME

PRACTICAL VIDEO SUBMISSION

Learners will need to demonstrate the following tests and programming in their practical video
submission:

Practical Tests:

1. Resting Values: Blood Pressure and Resting Heart Rate

2. BMI: Height and Weight
3. Waist and Hip Ratio
4. Postural assessment
5. Body Fat%
6. Blood Pressure
7. Flexibility: back arch or sit-and-reach
8. Power: medicine ball push or vertical jump
9. Muscle endurance: push-up or sit-up
10. Cardiovascular: Rockport 1 mile, Cooper 12 minute, Step test

Programming:

1. 2x Cardiovascular exercise
2. 2x Resistance Exercise (Upper body)
3. 2x Resistance Exercise (Lower body)
4. Core exercise
5. PNF stretch
 Summative Activities Checklist

Student Name

Do not look for exact wording, student to use own level language, test comprehension (context and meaning)

Specific Outcomes Criteria Competent Not Yet

Competent
Did the student:

Apply principles of sport and exercise physiology

Describe the body system and the physiological factors associated with them
Outline and analyse the effects of environmental and physical factors
Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological responses
Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological responses to resistance training
Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological responses to flexibility training
Demonstrate knowledge of the physiological responses to speed and power
training
Conduct a screening procedure
Collect data in a client sensitive manner
Interpret data in order to make decisions for participation or for physical
activity readiness
Assist the participant in making informed decisions in setting goals
Manage data in order to provide continuity of support to the participant
Test and evaluate health related fitness components
Take measurements by using a variety of measuring methods, using accepted
protocols
Test cardio-respiratory endurance, using accepted sub-maximal protocols
Test muscular fitness and flexibility, using accepted protocols
Integrate and evaluate the gathered data
Explain the protocol and the information related to the outcomes
Evaluate posture and body alignment and lower back health
Assess body composition
Prepare participant and organize the testing session
Design an exercise programme
Design a safe and effective cardiorespiratory programme
Design a safe and effective resistance training programme
Design a safe and effective flexibility training programme
Design a safe and effective weight management and body composition
training programme
Monitor and modify exercise programmes in accordance with the responses
and adaptations involved
Lead and instruct exercise programmes for individuals and groups
Assist fitness participant/s to successfully implement an exercise programme
that will help
Lead an individual or a group of people through a safe and effective exercise
Demonstrate the verbal and nonverbal communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to utilise various communication and teaching
methods
Present themselves in a professional and confident manner whilst leading an
exercise
 Supervise the use of a fitness facility and equipment
Orientate participants to utilize fitness facilities
Purpose and function of apparatus and equipment is explained
Instruct participant/s in using apparatus and equipment
Supervise use if facilities , apparatus and equipment