Question

1. Strength Training

a) Develop a basic strength training program for a young adult.

b) How would you modify this program for a child?

c) How would you modify this program for an older (>65) adult?

Answer 1

1 a

• Dynamic warm up before static.
• Light loads at beginning.
• 3×6-15 reps.
• 2-3 non consecutive training days per week.

b Same principles as for adults. Some differences are

• Child doesn't have previous life experience to draw upon ,do will be learning instead of relearning previously acquired skills. Need to break down activities intovsmaller components and more repetition.
• Concept of play -incotporation of play, require creative ingenuity of person providing treatment.

c

• Warm up with low intensity aerobic
• Try to limit Valsalva maneouver.
• 48-72hrs recovery.
• Perform exercise in pain free ROM.
• Older individuals are sble yo tolerate higher kntensities of exercise, upto 85%
• Intensity of 65-75% recommended
• Under trained supervision.