Title: (Optional) Develop a safe strengthening program for healthy individuals.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training II (Condensed) (14062-IIA) > Section: Preventing Injuries

Development should reflect appropriate safety precautions and an understanding of age, sport or activity, gender, overall condition, and individual considerations. The strengthening program should include the following steps:

- Assess status.
- Establish goals.
- Develop a beginning exercise program.
- Instruct in safe and appropriate technique.
- Initiate progressive program.
- Assess and modify program over time.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is current strength status assessed?
- What are the different types of strengthening goals?
- How are appropriate strengthening goals determined for an individual?
- What are the criteria for progression?
- When is it appropriate or necessary to establish new goals?