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Course curriculum
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1
E-Manual
- E-Manual
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2
LESSON 1
- Overview
- Program Overview
- Course Overview
- Target Audience for Programs
- General Program Goals
- Specific Physical Goals
- Program Outcomes
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3
LESSON 2
- Medical Aspects
- What Is Arthritis?
- Joint Structure
- Joint Structure Slide Presentation
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Process of Inflammation
- Other Forms of Arthritis & Related Diseases
- Psychosocial Impact
- Forms of Exercise
- Exercise Categories
- Exercise Principles for Arthritis
- Other Points to Consider
- Program Applications for Arthritis Symptoms
- Practice Review Questions
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4
LESSON 3
- Class Components
- Creating a Balanced Class
- General Class Structure
- Essential Class Components
- Flexibility & Range of Motion
- Muscular Strengthening & Endurance
- Cardiorespiratory Endurance
- Balance & Coordination
- Relaxation Techniques
- Key Instructional Elements
- Health Education
- Posture & Body Mechanics
- Body Awareness
- Breath Awareness
- Optional Class Activities
- Class Formats
- Continuous Training
- Interval Training
- Circuit Training
- Deep-Water Options
- Exercise Intensity & Progression
- Signs of Overexertion & Distress
- Talk Test and RPE
- Practice Review Questions
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5
LESSON 4 Exercise & Activities-General
- Exercise & Activities-General
- Exercise Categories
- Exercise Subcategories
- Subcategory Summary Pages (AFAP)
- What did you learn?
- Subcategory Summary Pages (AFEP)
- Exercise Purpose
- ADLs & General Tips
- Exercise Precautions
- General Exercise Precautions
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6
LESSON 4 AFEP (Exercise/Land)
- AFEP Exercise Classification
- AFEP Exercise Equipment
- Equipment Safety
- AFEP Exercises & Activities
- Using The Manual
- Exercise Page Evaluation
- Category II Exercises
- Category III Exercises
- Category IV Exercises
- Using The Video Library
- AFEP Movement Library
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7
Lesson 4 AFAP (Aquatic)
- AFAP Exercise Classification
- AFAP Exercise Equipment
- Flotation Equipment
- Supportive Equipment
- Supportive Equipment Slide Presentation
- Resistance Equipment
- Equipment Safety
- AFAP Exercises & Activities
- Using The Manual
- Exercise Page Evaluation
- Category II Exercises
- Category III Exercises
- Category IV Exercises
- Using The Video Library
- AFAP Movement Library
- Practice Review Questions
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8
LESSON 5
- Lesson Plans
- What Is a Lesson Plan
- Lesson Plan Structure
- Equipment Options
- Lesson Plan Development Tool
- Lesson Plan Questions
- Multi-Level Programming
- Exercise Modification
- Health Education
- Health Education Topic on Arthritis, Anxiety and Depression
- WARM-UP & COOL-DOWN
- Sample Routine 13
- Cardio Combinations
- Practice Review Questions
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9
LESSON 6
- Teaching Tips
- A Welcoming Beginning
- Programming for Success
- Presentation Skills
- Presentation Strategies
- Cueing Tips
- 4 Postural Stabilization & Awareness Activities
- Program Themes
- Ending On a Positive Note
- Beyond The Class
- Ten Tips for Safe & Effective Exercise
- Professional Considerations
- Practice Review Questions
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10
LESSON 7
- Aquatic Environment
- Properties Of Water
- Laws Of Motion
- Law of Acceleration
- Law of Action & Reaction
- Movement Principles
- Movement Principles
- Teaching Position
- Teaching Position Slide Presentation
- Safe Pool Environment
- Water Temperature
- Monitoring Participants
- Water Safety
- Practice Review Questions
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11
CPR/AED Certification Info
- CPR/AED Certification Info
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12
Final Quiz
- Final Test