Exercise Modifications & Progressions Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the 'ADD-ON' or 'layering' choreography technique used in progressions?
Answer: Teaching each move individually, then combining them sequentially one at a time
Layering introduces moves one at a time and links them progressively, allowing participants to master each element before combining.
A participant recovering from a rotator cuff injury wants to do aerobics. The BEST arm modification is:
Answer: Keep arms below shoulder height and avoid overhead pressing
Keeping arms below shoulder height reduces rotator cuff loading and impingement risk while still allowing active upper body engagement.
The FITT principle stands for:
Answer: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
FITT — Frequency, Intensity, Time (duration), and Type — is the standard framework for designing exercise progressions.
When modifying aerobics for an older adult with balance concerns, the instructor should FIRST:
Answer: Provide a chair or wall for support and eliminate multi-directional turns
Providing a stable support surface and simplifying directional changes addresses fall risk while keeping the participant engaged.
A beginner struggles to coordinate arms and legs simultaneously during a march. What is the BEST progression strategy?
Answer: Practice leg pattern only first, then layer in arm movement once the footwork is secure
Isolating the lower body pattern first reduces cognitive load, allowing the participant to add arm movement once the footwork is automatic.
Which modification is most appropriate for a participant with flat feet experiencing shin splints?
Answer: Replace high-impact moves with low-impact versions and recommend arch-supportive footwear
Low-impact modifications and proper footwear reduce tibial stress and address the biomechanical root cause of flat-foot-related shin splints.
The 'talk test' is used during aerobic progressions to monitor:
Answer: Exercise intensity relative to ventilatory threshold
The talk test estimates exercise intensity by assessing whether a participant can speak comfortably, indicating they are below or near ventilatory threshold.