Unit 5: CAM Lecture
This three part lecture focuses on the different modalities offered by the various practices of Complimentary and Alternative medicine (CAM). In this alternative healthcare field ethical practices and legal standards are extremely important due to the lack of certification and credentials in some of the components of this healthcare system. For example, a Chiropractor must be licensed in order to practice chiropractic medicine but if he or she wanted to add acupuncture to his or treatments, certification could be obtained over the course of a few days to week. It is extremely important to verify the credibility and certifications of any CAM practitioners to ensure that you are receiving the best CAM experience possible.
Below are links for the syllabus, lecture notes, and handouts for this class.
Lesson 1 Handout 1 Lesson 2 Handout 1 Lesson 3 Handout 1
Lesson 1 Handout 2 Lesson 2 Handout 2 Lesson 3 Handout 2
Holistic health is a complex connection between mind, body, and spirit that promotes whole health. In order to achieve a holistic balance It requires physical activity, good mental health, paying attention to spiritual needs, healthy eating, and positive social-emotional experiences . There are many benefits to physical activity such as weight control; reducing risk for cardio vascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer; improved mental health; and increased life expectancy. Below is a list of client scenarios and recommended physical activities based on the FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) principle.
Exercise Prescription using FITT Principles
Client: JUSTIN
JUSTIN IS A 13 YEAR OLD 7TH GRADER THAT IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE GRADE 1 OBESITY BASED ON HIS HEIGHT AND WEIGHT. MORE CONCERNED ABOUT HIS GRADES, HE HAS NOT BE VERY ACTIVE AND SPENDS WHAT TIME HE IS NOT STUDY PLAYING VIDEO GAMES AND WATCHING T.V. JUSTIN’S GOAL IS TO IMPROVE HIS BODY COMPOSITION, LOWER HIS WEIGHT, AND INCREASE HIS STRENGTH SO THAT HE IS ABLE TO START ON THE OFFENSIVE LINE ON HIS 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM.
What frequency do you suggest?
Cardiovascular
activity Muscular strength and
endurance Flexibility
3 days a week 3 days a week 6 days a week
What intensity do you suggest?
Cardiovascular activity Muscular strength and endurance Flexibility
70-85% HRR Light to moderate Light to moderate
What time do you suggest?
Cardiovascular activity Muscular strength and endurance Flexibility
20-30 minutes 45-60 minutes 10 min before and after PA
Cardiovascular activity Muscular strength and endurance Flexibility
Sprint drills( 60 seconds run 120 seconds walk) Dumbbell flat bench press Basic stretching of muscle
for 1 mile box jumps x 10, burpees x 15, and dumbbell flys 4 sets of groups being worked
jumping squats x 20 for 3 circuits 10,9,8, and 7 reps with 5
push-up in-between sets, 3 sets of 10 curls
Client: JENNIFER
JENNIFER IS A 35 YEAR OLD OFFICE MANAGER AND SINGLE MOTHER TO 3 CHILDREN. BASED ON HER HEIGHT AND WEIGHT, JENNIFER IS CONSIDERED OVERWEIGHT. SHE RECOGNIZES THIS AND THE FACT HER CHILDREN ARE ALSO OVERWEIGHT. JENNIFER WANTS TO MAKE CHANGES IN HER AND CHILDREN’S LIVES SO THAT THEY CAN LIVE A HEALTHY LIFE. JENNIFER’S GOALS ARE TO LOSE WEIGHT, INCREASE HER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND REDUCE HER DEPENDENCE ON BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS.
What frequency do you suggest?
Cardiovascular activity Muscular strength and endurance Flexibility
3 – 5 days 2- 3 days 5 days a week
What intensity do you suggest?
Cardiovascular activity Muscular strength and endurance Flexibility
70% HRR 70% of 1RM Light to moderate
What time do you suggest?
Cardiovascular activity Muscular strength and endurance Flexibility
60 minutes 30 minutes 10-20 minutes
What type of activity do you suggest?
Cardiovascular activity Muscular strength and endurance Flexibility
walking 8 – 10 body weight exercises, 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps Static stretching
Client: CARL
CARL IS A 21 YEAR OLD COLLEGE JUNIOR. AT THIS TIME, CARL DOES NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH HIS WEIGHT, HOWEVER, BOTH PARENTS ARE OVERWEIGHT. CARL’S GOAL FOR A FITNESS PLAN IS TO IMPROVE HIS PHYSICAL APPEARANCE AND ADD BULK TO HIS UPPER BODY. TO ACHIEVE THIS, CARL MUST START EXERCISING ON A MORE REGULAR BASES.
What frequency do you suggest?
Cardiovascular activity Muscular strength and endurance Flexibility
3 times a week 4 times a week 7 Times a week
What intensity do you suggest?
Cardiovascular activity Muscular strength and endurance Flexibility
60-85% HRR 75-80% of 1RM At his own intensity
What time do you suggest?
Cardiovascular activity Muscular strength and endurance Flexibility
30-40 minutes as tolerated due to EIA 60 -90 minutes 10 Minutes before and
after exercise
What type of activity do you suggest?
Cardiovascular activity Muscular strength and endurance Flexibility
Football, running on treadmill or swimming Weight training split routine Static stretching
Upper body Mon & Thurs
Lower Tues & Fri
Client: SALLY
SALLY IS A 65 YEAR OLD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT THAT ALSO WORKS PART-TIME AT A LOCAL CHAIN RETAIL STORE TO MAKE ENDS MEET BECAUSE HER HUSBAND IS DISABLED. SHE AND HER HUSBAND ARE ALSO THE CARETAKERS OF THEIR GRANDSON WHILE HIS MOTHER IS DEPLOYED. SALLY HAS CLASS 1 OBESITY, TYPE 2 DIABETES, AND BORDERLINE HYPERTENSIVE. SALLY’S GOAL IS TO LOSE WEIGHT SO THAT SHE WILL NOT BE PUT ON INSULIN TO CONTROL HER DIABETES AND MEDICATION FOR HYPERTENSION. LOSING WEIGHT AND STARTING A CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE PROGRAM WILL ALSO HELP HER REDUCE HER RISKS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE. INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT MATRIX Name:
What frequency do you suggest?
6 days a week 3 days a week 6 days a week
What intensity do you suggest?
50 – 80 % HRR Light to moderate Light to moderate
What time do you suggest?
6 days of a week for 150 minutes total 30 -45 min as tolerated by B/P and Glucose 30-60 minutes
What type of activity do you suggest?
Walking 8- 10 resistance band exercises, 2-3 sets, 10-12 rep Tai Chi