Posted by haynesycop
ok so i have an assignment due on tuesday and i have been asked:
explain what is meant by the terms:
- exercise
- free exercise
- resisted exercise
- assisted exercise
i know what each of them are but cant find any decent or long winded definitions on the net - i want some really good and specific answers but so far i have only found:
"Exercise is physical activity that is planned or structured. It involves repetitive bodily movement done to improve or maintain one or more of the components of physical fitness—cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition"
does anybody study sports etc or no of any half decent sites because i cannot find any and its doing my head in aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggg
also anyone out there a personal trainer, what are the best course etc
cheers
Posted by Rookwise
When I was at collage I did Sport & Recreation level 1, Football Coach, Basketball coach, Sports leaders award, YMCA Circuit trainers, ISRM Sports Technicians Certificate, Hanson award, Health and Fitness suite operators certificate, Pool Plant operators certificate, Pool Lifeguard qual, ASA Teachers (swimming), RLSS Trainer/Asessors qual and a few others. All over 2 years.
I currently work as a Duty Supervisor,Fitness instructor and Lifeguard which I've been doing for 9 years.
Will be going on a Focus level 1 fitness course (apparently its a good start for someone looking into being a personal trainer) soon so if anyone has got any pointers it would be helpful.
One good tip I will give you is keep away from anything to do with pulse fitness as the company is a total waste of time and money and their courses are only recognised within their corporation which is totally different to what they tell you.
Posted by Jezzaj
doind psychology,when i need background info etc i look on http://search.looksmart.com/ looksmart on google. does articles and websites.hope it helps
Posted by Bianca
@staz: I used to work as lifeguard too
great job isnt it
Posted by *Jojo*
@bianca - So you were a 'lifeguard' then ? Me, I just use 'safeguard' when taking a bath - once a month, that is.
Posted by Rookwise
@bianca. Yeah its a good job to start with as its a stepping stone into the leisure industry if thats what someone is looking to do as a carreer. We employ lots of students as lifeguards and also train people to become qualified.
The only downside is that it can become very boring if its all you are qualified to do.
What do you do now ?
Posted by haynesycop
i am a qualified gym instructor, but at the moment i am at college studying sports therapy nvq level 2.
i was thinking of maybe getting a couple of years experience and then going to premier as i heard they are very good, only thing is it costs £4000 for the course
or maybe going to uni to do sports science at liverpool jmu, not sure what to do
@staz081277 what gym do you work in
a word of warning to others stay away from a company called "training options" i finished my course last september and still aint got my certs, they said they sent them out so they must of got lost in the post
@jezzaj thanks for the link, still no luck though
also is there anyone here who has done personal training course with premier or studies sports science
cheers
Posted by Rookwise
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I work for one of the local borough councils in my area.
Posted by Bianca
I loved the job as lifeguard but it doesn't pay a lot so when i got a job at a beach club besides my study i didn't have time anymore to work as lifeguard. I still go to their parties
but not for working anymore
Posted by Rookwise
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Yeah.Some companies that run Sports/Leisure centres charge minimum wage for lifeguards. Where I work a lifeguard is on £6.59 per hour. The council who I work for has the highest paid lifeguards in the area.
Posted by Bianca
It is volunteer work here. So we dont really get money for it, more a little amount to pay food and the cost of traveling. Here you have to see it as a hobby and not really as a job. But it was my hobby and when i was younger i didnt care that i didnt earn much but now i am a student and a SE freak i need the money
Posted by Rookwise
Same here too
Posted by Bianca
Posted by haynesycop
@stazz081277 i was wondering do u have any collegues/mates that have done a premier course in personal training
i was thinking of doing it but wanted some advice first, is it any good?
cheers
Posted by Rookwise
One of my friends is a personal trainer for JCB. When I see him again I'll ask him what he did to get qualified and will post + pm you with the info.
Posted by Rookwise
Have spoke to my friend.
He recommends Premier and YMCA courses.
Hes bringing me a book with info on websites/courses etc on friday. I will scan them and pm you with everything.
Posted by haynesycop
thats excellent thanks mate
i have been recommended premier by many people its the £4000 thats going to be the hard part lol
cheers
Posted by Rookwise
@thecopperfield. Soz mate. I've ended up being off sick for 2 weeks. As soon as I start back work I'll ask him to bring the info in.
Posted by haynesycop
thats no prob
hope your feelin better
Posted by Rookwise
Soz. I was off for longer that I thought. Started back this week. Got some info. Hope its useful.
www.ideafit.com
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Personal Training company The Tonic has launched the Tonic Advanced Personal Trainer Skills Course, aimed at providing personal trainers with advanced knowledge and the skills to deliver a quality service and increase client base (3 day course)
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www.pulsefitness.com
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