Field of studies Instructor and Other Specialisations (studies in English) - Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport (Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego i Sportu im. Jędrzeja Śniadeckiego w Gdańsku), AWFiS w Gdańsku (Gdańsk) - physical education, tourism, services, Postgraduate - Master's degree - Study Bachelor's and Master's in English in Poland

1. On a placement, you’re running an exercise class for a group of adults with very different fitness levels. How do you organise it?

Prepare exercises at several levels of difficulty, watch the participants and adjust the intensity as I go. Run one plan for everyone and let the less fit do what they can. Pitch the class at the fittest – the rest will have to keep up.

2. Someone in your class is doing an exercise with a technical fault that could lead to injury. What do you do?

Calmly stop them, demonstrate the correct movement, explain why it matters and keep an eye on their next reps. Mention it to them at the end of the session. Do nothing – everyone’s responsible for themselves.

3. How do you feel about exercise physiology, biomechanics and training theory?

I’m keen to keep learning, because it lets me plan sessions properly rather than by gut feeling. I know the basics from my first degree, but in practice I rely on experience. I don’t think theory is much use when you’re working with people.

4. Classes, academic reading and presentations will be in English, and you’ll do practical sessions and projects with people from many countries. How does that sound?

Great – sport brings people together across borders, and learning coaching methods from other countries will broaden my skills as an instructor. I’ll manage, though leading exercises and explaining technique in English will be a challenge. I’d rather study in my own language.

5. After a few weeks, some people stop coming to your sessions. How do you react?

Ask them why, change the format, add an element of competition or fun and show participants the progress they’ve already made. Carry on with the people who are still coming. That’s their choice – there’s nothing I can do.

6. During a session, one of the participants suddenly feels unwell. What do you do?

Stop the exercise, assess how they are, give first aid and call for medical help if needed. Tell them to sit down and rest while I carry on with the class. Tell them to come back when they’re feeling better.

7. An older person comes to you wanting to start exercising regularly. How do you plan their training?

Ask about their health and how active they are now, start with gentle exercises and gradually build up the intensity. Give them a lighter version of my standard plan. Advise them against it – it’s too risky at their age.

8. How do you look after your own fitness and development as an instructor?

I train regularly, gain new qualifications and follow research on effective training methods. I train when I have time and pick up new ideas as they come along. I already know my stuff – I don’t need to develop any further.

9. How do you teach a new, complex exercise to a group of beginners?

Break it down into simple stages, demonstrate each one, use plain language and give them time to practise. Demonstrate the whole thing once and ask them to copy it. Point them to a video online.

10. What motivates you most to pursue a Master’s degree in Instructor and Other Specialisations?

The chance to deepen my knowledge and skills so I can lead physical activity sessions professionally and help people reach their goals safely. Extra qualifications that will be useful at work. I’m not sure it’s for me

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