Case Study : ASSESSMENT TRAINING AND NUTRITIONAL STRATEGY

Sample Case Study Example Jocko Johnson Age Gender Height Weight Body Fat % 30 Male 73 inches 200 18 Jocko was an athlete in high school playing a variety of sports including football, track (100- 400 meter events) and baseball. He has come to you because he has recently had his 30 th birthday and wants to get back in shape. While he is in decent shape already, Jocko wishes to get in excellent shape with an eye on perhaps competing in a local bodybuilding show in the future. CLIENT CALCULATIONS Use the information above to calculate the following. Only the final answer is required. You do not need to show full calculations. What is the client’s BMI? What is the client’s BMR? Using the Karvonen formula, what is the client’s target heart rate at 60% and 80%? ASSESSMENT, TRAINING, AND NUTRITIONAL STRATEGY Using the information above, address points a-c. Discuss fitness tests or methods of evaluation that should be used to assess the client, providing rationale for your recommendations. Be sure to address the specific conditions presented by your client. Provide a detailed, comprehensive, 12-week periodized training pro- gram, including specific sets, repetitions and exercises, utilizing an integrated approach. Discuss nutritional strategies and supplement recommendations with a rationale for your choices. Sample Case Study Response The case study provides an opportunity for you to put your fitness knowledge into practice and design a program for a sample client. Think of the case study as your first paying client. Give as much detail as someone new to fitness would need. In addition, provide the rationale for each of your decisions as if you were discussing the program with educated fitness professionals. The following provides a formatting approach that you can use when structuring your answer. Please note, however, the content serves as a minimal representation of what is expected. To prove your competency in program design, you will need to provide greater detail, as well as rationale for your program decisions. If you have any questions about comprehensive program design, feel free to contact Educational Support.