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Class Activity - Trainer Introductions



This activity is to be completed over the next 2 weeks. There is time available in class to work with your team but students are advised to use the MOODLE classroom and this WIKI to stay in contact with each other.

Aim: To work with a team of like minded (student) Personal Trainers to produce a personal trainer profile.

Skills development: The activity is designed to allow you to develop:
 * Interpersonal skills; including interviewing and publc speaking, group discussion and decision making skills, negotiation, questioning, listening and feedback skills.
 * Interactive technology skills; utilising digital photo equipment, Web 2 technology skills (email, chat, WIKI), and software use.
 * Employability skills of a personal trainer that utilise motivational techniques and strategies, feedback and goalsetting advice and feedback. Professional presentation of Trainers and the finished product must also be considered and be to acceptable industry standards.

Method: You will work in groups of 5 students. You must interview each other and collaboratively prepare trainer profiles for each team member that focus on the promotion and marketing of Industry expectations and public perceptions while highlightin individuals skills and interests. digital images of each trainer must be provided for each profile and these may be prepared using digital camera equipment (provided) or students own device (phone iPod etc). You have access to laptops and computer equipment and a Group WIKI Page to upload your profiles. Alternatively you or the group may decide to prepare your own individual or group WIKI for use with this and other assessment events.