Just wondering what peoples' thoughts are on the two case studies for the ISSA cert. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Case 1:
CLIENT PROFILE: CHAD EVERMORE
Age Gender Resting Heart Rate Height Weight Body Fat Percentage
55 Male 80 bpm 6'2" 180 pounds 20%
Chad is an avid golfer. He wishes to improve his golf game and is very motivated to get started on a training program. Chad has exercised regularly for the past 8 years and is in good physical health. Most of his exercise has been aerobic in nature with only a small amount of resistance training.
Provide a detailed, comprehensive, 12-week periodized training program, including specific sets, repetitions and exercises, utilizing an integrated approach.
Case 2:
CLIENT PROFILE: CHRIS DOUBLE
Age Gender Resting Heart Rate Height Weight Body Fat Percentage
14 Male 70 bpm 5'10" 120 pounds 11%
Chris is a high school student and is eager to gain some muscle mass. He eats a diet that consists primarily or processed foods (fast food, cafeteria, etc.) Chris is anxious to get stronger so that he can go out for the wrestling team.
Provide a detailed, comprehensive, 12-week periodized training program, including specific sets, repetitions and exercises, utilizing an integrated approach.
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Thread: ISSA Case Studies
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11-15-2010, 04:54 PM #1
ISSA Case Studies
Well, Art is Art, isn't it? Still, on the other hand, water is water. And east is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce they taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now you tell me what you know.
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11-15-2010, 06:03 PM #2
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Not to be a douche, but do your own homework. Maybe post what you think about the questions and your solutions and then we can help you.
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11-15-2010, 06:11 PM #3
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11-16-2010, 07:34 AM #4
Well I'm certainly not looking for solution(s), just for suggestions. For example, something I saw looked like this:
weeks 1 + 2 = evaluation of muscle imbalances/injury prevention/fitness capacity of client (keep repetitions between 20-25) with light weight
weeks 3 + 4 = strengthening of core + stabilizing muscles (repetitions 15-20)
weeks 5 + 6 = introduction of light hypertrophy training combined with circuit workout to improve aerobic + anaerobic capacity (8-12 reps)
weeks 7 - 12 = strength + power training simultaneously integrating sports-specific training to strengthen hip explosiveness, core stability, upper body + lower body power generation....utilizing kettlebells, bosu balls, etc...
However this is more NASM school-of-thought, focussing on injury prevention.
Another solution:
Anatomical Adaptation/ Active Rest
Type of program suggested: Circuit Training
Intensity level: Low (30- 60% of 1RM)
Repetitions: 15- 20
Total sets per muscle group: 1-3 per exercise
Number of exercises per muscle group: 1
Rest between sets: 0- 60 seconds
Hypertrophy (Muscle Mass)
Type of program suggested: Some type of training split tailored to your schedule
Intensity level: Moderate (60- 80% of 1RM)
Repetitions: 6- 12
Total sets per muscle group: Large Muscle Groups- 4- 8
Small Muscle Groups- 1- 3
Number of exercises per muscle group: 1- 4
Rest between sets: 60- 120 seconds
Absolute Strength
Type of program suggested: Some type of training split tailored to your client's schedule
Intensity level: High (80- 100+% of 1RM)
Repetitions: 1- 5
Total sets per muscle group: Large Muscle Groups- 5- 10
Small Muscle Groups- 2- 4
Number of exercises per muscle group: 1- 2
Rest between sets: 120- 240 seconds
but I am wondering if this is too focussed on anaerobic effort. Even though he's a golfer, he must have some aerobic conditioning.
I'm also wondering if at the outset, the focus should be mostly on core conditioning, as this is the power transfer zone for a golfer (through the hip rotation and trunk rotation).Well, Art is Art, isn't it? Still, on the other hand, water is water. And east is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce they taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now you tell me what you know.
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11-16-2010, 08:56 AM #5
seems like you will be fine besides that little part about the bosu ball work haha, does NASM protocol teach hypertrophy work before maximal strength phases? I guess I can understand higher rep schemes to get clients familiar and comfortable with the exercises but I always thought that if you could cover most of that in the gpp that you could get more out of the hypertrophy work if it was preceded by an absolute strength phase.
Aesthetic goals: achieve doyouevenliftmode
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04-17-2011, 08:01 AM #6
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04-17-2011, 02:59 PM #7
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04-18-2011, 11:12 AM #8
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11-21-2012, 07:30 AM #9
hi
Very new to this, . I am having a hard time trying to do the 2 case studies for the ISSA. I only have 3 weeks left,very busy with my job n my 3 kids, is there any chance u can tell me how to do it? Since you already passed the test I figured you know how to do it.
That will be a big help, Thxs. God bless u!
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11-28-2012, 11:25 AM #10
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10-18-2013, 11:05 AM #11
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10-18-2013, 02:27 PM #12
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06-26-2015, 07:27 PM #13
I just completed two similar case studies and passed the final with a 97%. I would like to say that it is difficult, but i feel as though it is necessary in order to maintain the integrity of the certification. Just make sure that your exercise regimen is variable enough to consider what the clients goals are. If you know the some about sets and reps than you should be fine. Also make sure you reference the 1-2-3 nutritional guidelines. Additionally include a warm-up/ conditioning exercise if it is warranted. If you would like i can give you a guideline. Just shoot me an email at my bodybuilding email or mvande1@umbc.edu
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07-19-2015, 03:03 PM #14
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09-22-2015, 06:41 AM #15
I need a help with this question ...
Client Profile: Selina Kyle
Age Gender Resting Heart Rate Height Weight Body Fat Percentage
31 Female 70 bpm 5'7" 159 pounds 33%
Selina just had her first baby a couple months ago and is determined to shed exess pregnancy pounds before Summer. Selina has very limited exercise experience. She did not play high school or college sports. Prior to having her first child, she did like to hike, go out dancing, and take the occasional yoga class. She is eager to start a program to lose the baby weight. She can dedicate 3 or 4 days per week to exercise and is willing to sign on for 12 weeks to start.
Client Calculations
Using the information above, calculate the client's BMR and DCR
Calculate the client's Target Heart Rate using the Karvonen formula (you will determine the appropriate target heart rate for this client given the information gathered in the initial assessment and evaluation)
Include the following in your case study submission:
A description of your professional responsibilities as discussed in the stages of the drawing-in process (Unit 12)
Discussion of any fitness tests, methods of evaluation, and data collection used to assess and evaluate the client's needs.
Explanation for your recommendations and any specific conditions presented by your client that are found in the evaluation. (Be sure to reference course concepts when discussing rationale for your recommendations.)
A detailed 12-week comprehensive and periodized training program including specific exercises, sets, repetitions, suggested rest times, etc. Use an integrated approach in your program recommendations.
Specific and detailed nutritional strategies with explanation as to how they will assist the client in meeting energy needs throughout the training program and achieving intended goal(s).
Keep in mind that a client should be able to take your program and put it into practice without having to contact you to clarify what you intended by your recommendations, or to explain parts of your program.
Include an explanation for WHY you listed and recommended what you did. Reference the concepts and theories covered in the course. Be sure to address why the program and exercises recommended are appropriate for the specific client given client history, current abilities, and intended goal(s). For example: if you are developing a program for a beginner client without any resistance training experience, explain how your program addresses the lack of experience, initial need for foundational development, process by which you would safely progress the client, etc. Tying your program to course concepts is a critical component of your case study.
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09-22-2015, 10:28 PM #16
Wow I just had a buddy try to convince me that his ISSA certification test was 10x more difficult than my current subject of study, but reading those case studies just makes me giggle inside. Is the test really that difficult or is it just a matter of memorizing some terminology and having a good foundation for deductive reasoning and elimination with your problem solving skills?
He looked at one of my practice exams and said he could answer every question, but he wouldn't. It was for my analytical mechanics in metabolic biochemistry II...Ever had a day a snow cone couldn't fix?
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10-23-2017, 12:31 AM #17
need help :(
i see your post in bodybuilding website that you have pass your issa final exam ! great job
i 'm also having this exam and i'm in section 5 (the case studies ) my first case is
(Client Profile: Selina Kyle
Age: 31 Gender: Female Resting Heart Rate: 70 bpm Height: 5'7" Weight: 159 lb Body Fat Percentage: 33% Background and Goals: Selina just had her first baby a couple months ago and is determined to shed excess pregnancy pounds before summer. Selina has very limited exercise experience. She did not play high school or college sports. Prior to having her first child, she did like to hike, go out dancing, and take the occasional yoga class. She is eager to start a program to lose the baby weight. She can dedicate 3 or 4 days per week to exercise and is willing to sign on for 12 weeks to start.)
i have some problems in the nutrition section the issa send me a email tells that :
(With regards to your nutrition, you need to provide a more comprehensive nutritional strategy for each client specific to their particular dietary needs, and to explain your reasoning behind your recommendations/calculations using the concepts and principles in the TEXTBOOK to defend your answer. )
and i saw that you write i the website (Also make sure you reference the 1-2-3 nutritional guidelines) i didn't understand this part !
Please i need your help is it ok if i send you my answers for this case and you check it to me be4 i send it the issa !
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07-11-2019, 05:07 PM #18
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07-11-2019, 10:35 PM #19
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07-13-2019, 04:46 PM #20
Hoping someone answers a question for you demonstrates very poor judgment. You would have no idea if the answer provided was correct. It would serve you better to ask someone to walk you through the process of concluding the answer so that you understand it. And even after someone did that, if you still did not understand, do not use the answer. Only use answers you yourself fully comprehend the process of conclusion.
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