OPT Phase 5 Training

Assignment #4 Instructions:

Before completing this Project -Assignment #4, please review Assignments #1, #2, & #3 and the OPT Template (attached). Using this information, you will design a cumulative 3-6 month training program utilizing the OPT Model and the three different levels of training- Stabilization, Strength, and Power.

Please use the previous programs (Assignments 1, 2, & 3) you have developed and your newly developed OPT Power Phase program, along with your rationales to develop an adjusted and comprehensive yearly training program.

DO NOT cut and paste from your previous assignments, rewrite all information in a clear and detailed format as if you were presenting your client with this information and explaining the program.

Assignment #4

For Assignment #4, you will be designing an OPT Power Phase 5 program for your client AND an entire 3-6 month NASM OPT training program based on your client’s goals and performance-to-date.  You will also include a general periodization plan for the remaining 6-9 months totaling 1 year.

Remember, you will continue to use the same client that you started with in the first assignment and following the guidelines provided by NASM.

OPT Power Phase 5 must be created first and then incorporated into the final project.  Clearly point out within your final project your inclusion of the OPT Phase 5 completed Template and Narrative.

OPT Power Phase 5:  Based on the goals of your client you will design a program using OPT Power Phase 5 and incorporate it into your client’s Annual OPT Training plan and your final project.

For this phase you will be responsible to provide the following information regarding your client’s NASM OPT Power Phase 5 program:

• OPT Program Power Phase 5 Including: Cardiorespiratory training protocols, SMR & Flexibility training protocols, Core & Balance training protocols, Reactive training protocols, Speed Agility Quickness (SAQ) training protocols, and Resistance training protocols.
• Performance Assessment information (or performance assessment data collected) with rationale about how this information will inform your program design
• Narrative discussing why you chose specific training protocols for your client and how your choices will help your client reach his/her training goals.
• Completed OPT Template(s) (Refer to Chapter 10 of your text book)

3-6 month NASM OPT training program Final Project must include:

• Title Page
• Introduction
• Background information of your client
• All Assessments (Fitness, Postural, Movement, Performance Assessments, plus Cardiovascular & Strength) * Can be submitted as separate documents, label accordingly.
• A 1 year periodzation plan (see attached NSAM OPT Fitness Annual Program Design.pdf)
• 3 OPT Templates filled in for 3-5 phases – each phase can last 1 to 2 months All acute variables filled in * Can be submitted as separate documents, label accordingly.
• Narrative:  Detailed rationales for each phase of training (explain and support what you have chosen and why) appropriate rationale for each phase Including: Cardiorespiratory training protocols, SMR & Flexibility training protocols, Core & Balance training protocols, Reactive training protocols, Speed Agility Quickness (SAQ) training protocols, and Resistance training protocols. Detailed rationales for decisions regarding 1 year periodization plan.
• Conclusion
• Reference page

All of the above information must be relevant and woven together with the client’s performance goals to build upon and develop a client specific exercise program.  Please express sufficient detail in your program covering all acute variables such as Intensity or Weight (using Rep maximum data), Sets, Reps, Tempo, and Rest.
 

Please submit your assignment using a combination of narrative & any charts/graphs that you think are appropriate (see attachments).  Be sure to provide a detailed (and appropriately referenced) rationale for why you have chosen each one of your exercises (based on the items from the Fitness Assessment from Assignment #1 & Program progression from Assignments #2 & #3).

In the OPT Templates, be sure to include sets, reps, tempo, rest, and pertinent coaching tips & instructions.  As well, in the narrative, please detail your program and the rationale for each of the variables mentioned above.

Formatting

The narrative of your paper should be at least 8-10 pages. Any charts or tables you add will add to this.  Using charts and tables will help to provide visual guidance as to your client’s health status and your thought process.  Please support your rationale for using any and all of your assessments with appropriate academic sources (minimum of 5 + textbook = Minimum 6 References).

The writing component must meet all rules of APA formatting (6th edition) and MUST be submitted in WORD document format only.

• title page
• headers
• page numbers
• in-text citations
• reference list

*with the title and reference pages, your entire submission will be no shorter than 5 pages.

**Also, please refer to our APUS Library for help with APA formatting.

Please use your NASM text, the NASM forms (attached below), and any other peer-reviewed/scientific resources you may find as reference material for this assignment.

Our APUS Library Search Engines are a good place to begin.

Please save your document as

LastName FirstInitial Assign 4 SPHE420

For example :   Gallivan K Assign 4 SPHE420

There are several ways to incorporate a Template/Table into your WORD document; a few hints:

If you are unsure of how to do this -the easiest way is to complete your template on one document, then take a screenshot (I use a Mac & the command for screenshot is command+shift+4, which then gets saved as a pic.  On a PC, there is often a “print screen” button which actually saves the screenshot to your desktop OR to a clipboard for you to paste in a word doc), open and copy the picture, then paste it into the document in the appropriate spot.

Please refer to the attached rubric for additional details and guidance.