Assignment #3 Instructions:
Before completing this Assignment #3, review Assignments #1 & #2 and the OPT Template (attached). In the intervening weeks, use all of this information to build upon as you complete this assignment (for your Final Project, as well). This will ensure that you are addressing all required components for the assignment.
Assignment #3
For Assignment #3, you will be designing an OPT Strength Phase 2, 3, & 4 program for your client (YOU). Remember, you will continue to use the same assessment results that you started with in the first assignment and following the guidelines provided by NASM.
Based on the goals of your client (YOU) at this stage, you will design a program using the following OPT Strength category phases 2, 3, & 4. As with the other assignments, these components will also be used to assist you in your final project. Strength phases 2, 3 & 4 build upon each other. You will progress your client (YOU) to phases 3 and 4 only when they meet the criteria to progress, and you will provide a timeline for this progression. If your client (YOU) does not meet the criteria to progress to phases 3 & 4 then you will discuss what you will do to get them (YOU) to those phases or why this client (YOU) will not ever meet the protocol necessary to transition. You must fill out OPT templates with “sample” programs for them (YOU) once they meet transition criteria. Discuss your decision in the narrative.
For this assignment you will be responsible to provide the following information regarding your client’s (YOUR) NASM OPT Strength Category Phase 2, 3, & 4 program:
In addition to the above, the narrative should include a brief background of your client, their goals, the findings of the initial Fitness Assessment & a brief review of postural/movement issues, illnesses, previous injury, or medication precautions, goals and an idea of the type of training schedule they will maintain.
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 – actual or calculated), 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 Assignment #2).
In the OPT Template, 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 3 pages (no longer than 6); of course, any charts or tables you add will definitely 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 3 + textbook = Minimum 4 References).
The writing component must meet all rules of APA formatting (6th edition) and MUST be submitted in WORD document format only.
*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.
