Client Assessment & Program Design Flashcards
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An aerial client with high anxiety about falling should have their program designed to:
Answer: Include gradual confidence-building progressions at low heights with strong spotting before advancing
Gradual, supported exposure at low heights helps build confidence while maintaining safety, which is the evidence-based approach to managing performance anxiety.
When conducting a postural assessment for an aerial client, forward head posture most directly suggests potential weakness in the:
Answer: Deep cervical flexors and mid-back scapular stabilizers
Forward head posture typically reflects weakness in deep cervical flexors and mid-back muscles responsible for scapular retraction and thoracic extension.
A client's program is in a 'hypertrophy' mesocycle. This phase is best characterized by:
Answer: Moderate-to-high volume at moderate intensity focused on muscle size gains
Hypertrophy training uses moderate-to-high volume at moderate intensity (typically 6–12 reps) to stimulate muscle size increases relevant to aerial strength base.
What information from a client's health history is specifically important for aerial training involving inversions?
Answer: History of glaucoma, high blood pressure, or vertebral disc issues
Glaucoma, hypertension, and disc issues are directly contraindicated or require caution with inversions due to increased intracranial and spinal pressure.
A client performs well on strength assessments but struggles with body awareness in the air. The program should prioritize:
Answer: Proprioception and kinesthetic awareness drills alongside aerial skill practice
Body awareness and proprioception in the air are trainable skills that complement strength, and targeted drills accelerate aerial skill acquisition.
Which of the following represents an intrinsic motivation that should be identified during the client consultation?
Answer: Personal meaning the client finds in aerial movement, such as artistic expression or overcoming fear
Intrinsic motivation — internal drives like personal meaning and mastery — predicts long-term adherence better than external pressures.
A client has completed 12 weeks of foundational aerial training. The most appropriate next step in program design is to:
Answer: Conduct a reassessment, set new goals, and progress to an intermediate-level phase
After a foundational phase, reassessment identifies progress and new baselines, informing a progression to more advanced program content.