Management - Task 1 Amy Assessment Answer

Task 1

Amy would like you to develop a fun program for her and her friends in the park on weekends.  Her friends are: Gypsy, 8; Apple, 9; and Grace, 8. There will be four children participating at once.

Case study 2: John 

John is 10.  His parents are highly concerned with his increased body weight over the last two years.  They have tried to get him to participate in sports, but he would rather play video games and watch TV. 

This is a profile of John’s latest baseline measurements: 

• BMI 31

• Blood pressure 138/96

• Weight 60kg 

• Resting Heart Rate 85 bpm

The doctor has cleared John for all exercise activities but would like him to start off slowly because of his current sedentary behaviour.

Both John’s parents want the professional advice of a personal trainer to put together a program to assist their son.

Task 1

Describe the impact that John’s weight will have on his current fitness level and the implications that it will have on his adult life if he does not address it now.  In your answer, you should discuss the links between childhood obesity and later development of adult disease. 

Task 2

Describe why John’s profile is preparing him for the risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease when he is older.

Task 3

Name two motivational factors that John might be required to overcome in his current situation and what strategy can be put in place for each so that he can be mentally prepared to participate in exercise.