🧭 GenFit Demo Structure and User Scenarios

1. Introduction

Project: GenFit - Youth Sports & Fitness Hub
Course: BOUNSWE2025 Group 2
Team Members: 12-member development team including frontend, backend, and mobile specialists

GenFit is a comprehensive fitness platform designed to connect youth with local sports programs and keep them active through gamification and community engagement. The platform addresses the growing concern of youth inactivity by providing an interactive ecosystem that combines goal tracking, community challenges, and social features.

Demo Purpose: This demonstration showcases GenFit's core functionality across web and mobile platforms, highlighting how the system creates an engaging fitness ecosystem that motivates users through personal goal tracking, community challenges, and social interaction.

2. Problem

Core Problem: Youth are increasingly sedentary and disconnected from physical activities, leading to health issues and social isolation. Traditional fitness programs often lack engagement, community support, and accessible tracking mechanisms.

Key Pain Points:

• Difficulty finding age-appropriate local sports programs
• Lack of motivation and accountability in fitness journeys
• Limited social interaction around fitness activities
• No centralized platform for tracking progress and achievements
• Absence of gamification elements to maintain long-term engagement

Impact: Studies show that only 24% of children ages 6-17 participate in 60 minutes of physical activity daily (CDC, 2020). GenFit addresses this by creating a supportive digital ecosystem that makes fitness social, trackable, and rewarding.

3. UX Strategy

Design Philosophy: GenFit employs a "fitness-first, social-second" approach that prioritizes user health goals while leveraging community dynamics for sustained engagement.

Key UX Principles:

• Accessibility Compliance: Full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance with 4.5:1 color contrast ratios, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support
• Progressive Disclosure: Complex features are introduced gradually as users become more engaged
• Cross-Platform Consistency: Unified design language between web and mobile with platform-specific optimizations
• Gamification Integration: Achievement systems, leaderboards, and progress visualization drive engagement
• Community-Centric Design: Social features are seamlessly integrated into individual fitness journeys

Platform-Specific Adaptations:

• Web: Comprehensive dashboard experience optimized for detailed goal management and community interaction
• Mobile: Quick-access design focused on progress updates, notifications, and on-the-go community engagement

4. Web Demo (User Scenario 1)

Scenario: Football Enthusiast Discovers GenFit and Seeks Sport-Specific Challenges

User Profile: Arda Güler, a passionate football enthusiast looking to improve his fitness and connect with other football players through structured challenges and community engagement.

Walkthrough Steps:

1. User Registration & Onboarding

   • Arda visits the GenFit web platform and clicks "Sign Up"
   • He creates his account with email and password
   • The system guides him through the initial profile setup process
   • He selects his interests, with football being his primary sport of choice

2. Profile Customization

   • Arda navigates to his profile page to add detailed information
   • He uploads a profile picture and adds personal details:
     • Age: 19
     • Location: Madrid, Spain
     • Primary Sport: Football
     • Fitness Level: Intermediate
     • Goals: Improve stamina and ball control skills
   • He sets his availability for training and preferred workout times

3. Goal Creation and Management

   • Arda accesses the Goals section and creates football-specific objectives:
     • "Improve sprint speed - Run 100m in under 12 seconds"
     • "Master 50 keepy-uppies without dropping the ball"
     • "Complete 30 minutes of football drills daily"
   • The system helps him set realistic timelines and milestones for each goal
   • Progress tracking tools are automatically configured for his goals

4. Community Forum Exploration

   • Arda browses the community forum looking for football-related discussions
   • He finds active threads about football training tips, local clubs, and technique discussions
   • He participates by commenting on posts about fitness.
   • He creates his own post asking for advice on improving ball control techniques

5. Social Chat Integration

   • Arda uses the integrated chat feature to connect with a friend who also plays football
   • They discuss upcoming matches, and motivate each other
   • The chat system allows them to share progress updates and challenge each other informally

6. Challenge Discovery Disappointment

   • Arda navigates to the Challenges page expecting to find football-specific challenges
   • He browses through available challenges but finds mostly running, cycling, and general fitness challenges
   • Despite finding well-designed challenges, none specifically cater to football training or skills
   • This creates a clear pain point in his user journey

7. Coach Communication

   • Frustrated by the lack of football challenges, Arda decides to reach out to his assigned coach
   • He uses the messaging system to contact his coach about creating a football-specific challenge
   • He explains his needs: "Hi Coach! I'm really passionate about football and would love to participate in challenges that focus on football skills like dribbling, shooting accuracy, or sprint training. Could we create something like this?"
   • The system shows the message as sent, demonstrating the coach-user communication flow

Key UX Highlights:

• Comprehensive Onboarding: Smooth registration process that captures user interests and goals
• Personalized Experience: Profile customization allows users to tailor their fitness journey
• Multi-Feature Integration: Seamless flow between goals, forum, chat, and challenges
• Community Engagement: Active forum participation and social chat features
• Pain Point Identification: Realistic scenario where user needs aren't immediately met
• Coach-User Communication: Direct messaging system for personalized support and feedback

5. Mobile Demo (User Scenario 2)

Scenario: Student Joins Challenge and Tracks Daily Progress

User Profile: Alex, a 16-year-old student who wants to improve fitness and connect with peers through the running challenge.

Walkthrough Steps:

1. Mobile App Launch & Discovery

   • Alex opens the GenFit mobile app on their smartphone
   • The home screen displays personalized content: active goals, available challenges, and community updates
   • Alex sees Sarah's "October Running Challenge" prominently featured in the "Active Challenges" section

2. Challenge Participation

   • Alex taps on the running challenge to view details
   • The mobile interface shows challenge information optimized for smaller screens:
     • Clear progress visualization
     • Simplified leaderboard view
     • Easy "Join Challenge" button
   • Alex joins the challenge with a single tap

3. Daily Progress Tracking

   • After a morning run, Alex opens the app to log progress
   • The mobile interface provides quick progress update functionality:
     • Simple input for distance covered (3.2 miles)
     • Instant progress bar update showing cumulative progress
     • Immediate leaderboard position update
   • Push notifications celebrate milestones and encourage continued participation

4. Social Engagement on Mobile

   • Alex browses the community forum through the mobile interface
   • The mobile design emphasizes readability and easy interaction:
     • Optimized thread display for mobile screens
     • Quick like and comment functionality
     • Streamlined navigation between forum topics
   • Alex shares their progress and encourages other participants

Mobile UX Advantages:

• Immediate Access: Quick progress logging during or immediately after activities
• Push Notifications: Timely reminders and celebration of achievements maintain engagement
• Social Integration: Easy sharing and community interaction optimized for mobile usage patterns
• Offline Capability: Progress can be logged offline and synced when connection is restored

6. Technical Architecture Highlights

Backend (Django REST API):

• RESTful API design with proper authentication and CSRF protection
• PostgreSQL database with Docker containerization
• Comprehensive user management with role-based permissions (User/Coach)

Frontend (React/TypeScript):

• Modern React with TypeScript for type safety
• Responsive design with mobile-first approach
• Real-time updates and optimistic UI patterns

Mobile (React Native):

• Cross-platform compatibility (iOS/Android)
• Native performance with JavaScript flexibility
• Offline-first design with data synchronization

Security & Compliance:

• W3C standards compliance including WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility
• Privacy by design with minimal data collection
• Secure authentication with proper session management

7. Impact & Future Vision

GenFit demonstrates how technology can address real-world health challenges by creating engaging, community-driven fitness experiences. The platform's success metrics include user engagement rates, challenge completion percentages, and community interaction levels.

Demonstrated Value:

• Increased youth participation in fitness activities through gamification
• Community building around shared health goals
• Accessible platform design ensuring inclusivity
• Scalable architecture supporting growth from local to national implementation

The demo showcases GenFit's potential to transform youth fitness engagement through thoughtful UX design, robust technical implementation, and community-focused features that make fitness social, trackable, and rewarding.

8. Talking Points for Speakers

Introduction (Abdullah Umut)

Presentation – Introduction (Talking Points)

• 1. Problem Definition

  • Many young people struggle to maintain consistent fitness habits.
  • Lack of motivation, guidance, and social engagement makes it difficult to stay active.
  • Our project addresses this issue by creating a youth-focused fitness platform that connects users with coaches, supports goal setting, and fosters healthy competition through leaderboards and community features.

• 2. Overview of Features (brief mention only)

  • User–coach interaction and personalized workout plans
  • Goal tracking and progress visualization
  • Leaderboards and challenges for motivation
  • Community engagement tools (comments, reactions, etc.)
  • Cross-platform availability (mobile and web)

• 3. Inclusivity, Participatory Design, and Accessibility

  • Designed through feedback sessions with potential users and coaches to ensure participatory development.
  • Inclusive design to accommodate disabilities and users with special needs such as neurodivergence.
  • Accessibility considerations: clear visuals, readable typography, color contrast compliance, and screen-reader compatibility across platforms.
  • Easy to navigate all throughout the app and the website: We can navigate everywhere in at most three clicks.

• 4. Standards, Safety, and Privacy

  • Followed W3C standards for web accessibility and interoperability.
  • Implemented user safety measures: content moderation, secure interactions, and verification for coaches.
  • Ensured user privacy by applying data minimization, secure authentication, and encrypted communication protocols.

Web Demo Presentation (Doran)

1. Introduction to Web Demo

• "Now I'll demonstrate GenFit's web platform through the journey of Arda Güler, a passionate football enthusiast"
• "This scenario showcases how our platform handles user onboarding, community engagement, and addresses real user needs"

2. User Onboarding & Profile Setup

• "First, we see how GenFit makes registration simple and personalized"
• "Notice how the system immediately captures Arda's sport preferences - this drives our personalization engine"
• "The profile customization allows users to set detailed preferences that inform their entire GenFit experience"

3. Goal Management System

• "Here's where GenFit shines - users can create sport-specific, measurable goals"
• "Our system helps users set realistic timelines and provides automatic progress tracking"
• "This demonstrates our 'fitness-first' philosophy - everything starts with clear, achievable objectives"

4. Community Features Integration

• "The forum shows how we build community around shared interests"
• "Users can both consume and contribute content, creating a knowledge-sharing ecosystem"
• "Notice how Arda actively participates by both commenting on existing posts and creating his own thread"

5. Social Chat Integration

• "Now we see GenFit's real-time chat feature in action"
• "Arda connects with his football-playing friend to discuss matches"
• "This demonstrates how our platform facilitates peer-to-peer motivation and accountability"
• "The chat system allows users to share progress updates and challenge each other informally"
• "This social element is crucial for maintaining long-term engagement in fitness journeys"

6. Challenge Discovery & Pain Point

• "This is where our demo gets interesting - Arda can't find football-specific challenges"
• "This realistic scenario shows how our platform handles unmet user needs"
• "Rather than leaving users frustrated, we provide direct communication channels with coaches"

7. Coach-User Communication

• "The messaging system demonstrates our commitment to personalized support"
• "This interaction shows how GenFit facilitates custom solutions for individual user needs"
• "It highlights the human element in our digital platform - technology enabling personal connections"

8. Technical & UX Highlights

• "Throughout this demo, notice the consistent design language and intuitive navigation"
• "Every feature is accessible within three clicks, meeting our usability standards"
• "The platform maintains WCAG 2.1 AA compliance while delivering a modern, engaging experience"

9. Closing Points

• "This web demo shows GenFit's comprehensive approach to youth fitness"
• "We don't just provide tools - we create an ecosystem that adapts to individual user needs"
• "The platform successfully combines personal goal tracking, community engagement, and professional coaching support"