The assignment involves creating a 30-minute exercise program for John, a 10-year-old boy who is obese. The program should include warm-up, conditioning, and cool-down phases with exercises such as push-ups, ring rows, rowing, bench press, sit ups, cycling, box jumps, frog squat jump, and tuck jumps. The goal of the program is to boost John's confidence, help him lose weight, and increase his energy levels.