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Native Fitness Training
Instructor ~ Topics ~ Workshop Details
 Barbie
Johnson – (Cherokee),
a certified weight management
counselor, is the lead instructor
for the Native Fitness Training.
She has instructed this training
for The University of Oklahoma,
Health Promotion Programs in
numerous Native communities across
North America and Canada.
Barbie
is also a certified physical fitness
specialist with 20 years experience
in the fitness field. She holds
certifications through the American
College of Sports Medicine, the
Institute of Aerobics Research,
Cooper Clinic, A.C.E., A.F.F.A.,
ESA, NEDITA, and the National Strength & Conditioning
Association. Currently, she is
director of Health Education for
the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Back
Fitness Training
Topics
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WELLNESS - introduction, Native holistic models
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ANATOMY – cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems
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PHYSIOLOGY – training effect, energy production, target heart rate, environmental factors
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BIOMECHANICS – body position, movement and principles NUTRITION – diet and culture, macro- and micro-nutrients
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EXERCISE, NUTRITION & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT - healthy attitudes, healthy eating, energy balance, diet analysis, eating disorders
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INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS – how to teach a class, Native learning styles, and motivating tips
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CLASS DEVELOPMENT – how to create a class... from warm-up to cool-down
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MARKETING – marketing principles, planning, getting the word out, keeping people involved
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INJURY PREVENTION & SAFETY – prevention and treatment of common and specific, exercise-related injuries
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SPECIAL POPULATIONS - chronic disease, pregnancy, elders, youth
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CHOREOGRAPHY – basic movement patterns utilizing Native music and movement, sample combinations
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS - responsibility, accountability and follow-through, screening, liability forms, professional organizations
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Workshop Details
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Current CPR certification
must be shown at check-in, as
well as a completed liability
waiver and medical release form (ParQ).
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Comfortable clothes that allow
for movement and appropriate
exercise shoes should be worn.
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Written exam will be given,
as well as a five-minute team
exercise demonstration.
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Training manual to review
and study will be sent to registered
participants prior to the training.
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