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Conducting Maximal and Submaximal Endurance Exercise Testing to Measure Physiological and Biological Responses to Acute Exercise in Humans
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Qualified fitness trainers practice scientifically based judgement in prescribing exercise programs
Choon Peng Oi1, Selvi Kausiliha Vijayan2, Hui Yin Ler3
1Clark Hatch International Sdn. Bhd.
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
|May 22, 2024
Summary
This study explored how fitness trainers make exercise programming decisions. Findings reveal distinct decision-making processes for personal training versus group training, impacting client outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Science
- Sports Psychology
- Human Movement Studies
Background:
- Fitness trainers' decision-making in exercise programming lacks research.
- Inconsistent service quality raises concerns about professionalism and public safety in fitness.
- Understanding trainer decision-making is crucial for improving exercise prescription.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the decision-making processes of fitness trainers when designing and prescribing exercise programs.
- To explore how trainers adapt programming for personal training (PT) and group training (GX).
- To apply Cognitive Continuum Theory (CCT) to understand trainer decision-making.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with 16 fitness trainers in Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Verbatim transcription and theory-driven analysis of interview data.
- Utilized Cognitive Continuum Theory (CCT) to analyze decision-making.
Main Results:
- A dichotomy in decision-making processes was observed between personal training and group training.
- Feedback mechanisms in personal training were found to be more personalized than in group training.
- Four imperative themes in decision-making characteristics for fitness trainers were identified.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive Continuum Theory provides insight into how fitness trainers modify exercise programs for PT and GX.
- Understanding these decision-making processes can enhance the consistency and professionalism of fitness training services.
- Personalized feedback is a key differentiator in personal training program delivery.
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