Module 3/Quiz 2

An example of a warm-up combination for a client with Down Syndrome, would include: _________________.

Heavy carries, weighted sit to stand drills, chariot walking
Slap, Clap, Snap drill; arm bike; boxing
The Hokey Pokey Animal Agility Ladder Squatting with Resistance Bands
Medicine ball drills, landmine deadlift from elevated blocks, alligator breathing on the belly.

We want to re-iterate the same patterns and movements in the exercises we ask our clients to complete each session for what reason?

To help eliminate trigger’s of anxiety and fear and to help the client learn the movement safely so he/she can get stronger.
They are only able to perform a handful of exercises safely.
Once they learn certain exercises, it is almost impossible to establish new motor pathways.
They can become aggressive if we introduce new things too quickly.

The main purpose of a warm-up for a client with ASD is: ____________________________________, but the way you explain the warm-up to a client with ASD is to do: _______________.

To distract them from the discomfort associated with exercise. Avoid verbal cuing and use demonstrations only
Get their heart rate elevated to sharpen their focus on physical tasks. Speak slowly while physically demonstrating each exercise and drill.
Create new neuropathways essential for safe execution of specific exercises. Keep them distracted with complex verbal cues.
To organize the client’s brain to focus on the exercises/directions and cueing you will provide during the session. To warm-up the brain and muscles to let them know we are going to use them for work.

Name 3 ways to instruct a client with ASD, how to practice diaphragmatic breathing.

Wearing a belt and performing heavy lifts while breathing deeply. Closing one nostril at a time while inhaling deeply. Holding each deep breath for five full counts.
Alligator Breathing on his/her belly On his/her back using top hand and bottom hand cueing Wearing a belt and standing or walking while breathing into it.
Long inhales and quick exhales during aerobic intervals. Visualization techniques while counting the breath. Noticing anxiety levels at various points in the breathing cycle.
Applying weighted blankets while verbally cuing deep breathing. Alligator breathing while standing upright. Timed submersions during pool sessions.

The main purpose of the warm-up for a non-ambulatory client is to: _________________.

To reinforce strength-based skills.
To alleviate anxiety and reinforce proper breathing patterns.
To warm up the upper extremities to get blood flow and movement to the face, lungs, arms, hands, and mouth.
To identify physical limitations.

The first method of cueing you should provide
when introducing a new exercise, for non-ambulatory clients, is:____________.

Through verbal communication first, then visual.
Visual first, then verbal.
Tactile, then verbal.
Describing physical sensations clients are likely to experience.

Name 2 external verbal cues I use when
instructing the face warm-up exercises, that
will help the client understand what I am
asking.
1.
2.

“smile wide” “take a big bite”
“spread your face out like you are scared” “kissy face” “duck lips” “fish face” “show me your teeth.” “Burrow your eyebrows like you are mad”
“show me your Incredible Hulk face” “brush your teeth”
“wink at me” “flirty eyes”

Many times a client will struggle with
completing the exercise as prescribed or is
getting frustrated with his/her limitations to
do the exercise as prescribed, so you as a
trainer can best assist him/her by:
______________________________________.

Comparing them to a less-able or skilled client to bolster their confidence.
Abandoning the exercise immediately and apologizing to your client for making them uncomfortable.
Encouraging the client to do the best he/she can, possibly provide a modification if possible, and continue to assure them they are doing great.
Continuing to explain the benefits of the exercise, and enthusiastically cheering them on.

Progressions in programming week to week,
should only change when: _____________

The client’s physician has authorized any proposed changes.
Progressions are never needed or warranted.
The client can perform ten perfect repetitions of the five foundational movements.
The client has shown improvement, is getting results, and is more comfortable in the training sessions to where a change in routine won’t elicit a behavior.

The incentives or “fun” activities should be
saved for the end of the training session
because: ________________________.

If you run out of time, you can easily omit those activities without compromising the effectiveness of the training session
These activities often cause disruption and lead clients to be aggressive.
Clients become too distracted, and doing “fun” activities early would be counterproductive.
It will serve as a motivating factor for the client to continue to follow instructions and complete the workout session.

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