I’m taking a pretty cool class from Algonquin College in Ottawa. One of the things I’m learning about is called three tiered strength training along with some teaching strategies.

3 Tiered Strength Training Approach for Older Adults Clients (Beginner)

1. Foundational Strength Training
2. Fundamental Strength Training
3. Functional Strength Training

6 Essential Strength Training Principles

1. Training Frequency
2. Number of Sets
3. Training Load or resistance
4. Number of repetitions
5. Exercise selection
6. Training Progression

10 Components of Interactive Teaching

1. Understand performance objectives
2. Concise instruction with precise demonstration
3. Alternative supervision
4. Appropriate assistance
5. One task at a time
6. Gradual Progression
7. Positive reinforcement
8. Specific feedback
9. Careful questioning
10. Pre and post exercise dialogue