Elements and Performance Criteria
- Use anatomical terminology and descriptions of the musculoskeletal structure of the body when instructing clients
- Apply the components of fitness and the function of the body systems to common fitness activities
- Use anatomical terminology and describe and demonstrate movements of the body to clients
- Relate the location and function of the major bones of the upper and lower extremities and axial skeleton to movement when instructing clients
- Relate the structure and function of the major joints of the body to exercise to movement when instructing clients
- Relate the gross structure of skeletal muscle and its relationship to movement to movements when instructing clients
- Relate major muscles and their prime moving movements at major joints in the body to movement when instructing clients.
- Relate the neural control of skeletal muscle contraction to movement when instructing clients
- Relate basic types of neural feedback involved in the coordination of movement to movement when instructing clients
- Measure and relate the relationship between muscle size and strength to movement when instructing clients
- Explain the basic structural adaptations to musculoskeletal tissue that occur as a result of fitness training to clients
- Relate the functioning of the cardio-respiratory system to exercise instruction
- Identify and explain the structure and function of the various parts of the cardio-respiratory system, related to exercise to clients
- Relate the process of transport and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during exercise to fitness outcomes when instructing clients
- Measure client heart rates and blood pressure responses during submaximal aerobic activity and used to set training loads to target specific client energy system involvement
- Use ratings of perceived exertion during submaximal aerobic activity, muscle endurance activities, lactate endurance and maximal strength activities to measure and adjust the work intensity of clients
- Compare the oxygen demands for various fitness activities
- Explain the physiological adaptations of the cardio-respiratory system as a result of fitness training to clients
- Recognise and use symptoms and effects of specific muscular fatigue and blood lactate accumulation during muscle endurance activities to adjust exercise intensity
- Apply a knowledge of the body's energy systems to exercise instruction
- Use a knowledge of the lever systems of the human body and resistance equipment to set safe and effective exercise intensities
- Use the common terms used to qualify the basic principles of biomechanics when instructing fitness activities
- Identify and explain the basic lever systems in both anatomical and mechanical lever systems to clients
- Use the lever systems in the human body and their role in movement and stability to provide safe and effective exercises for clients
- Take into account the use of levers and cams in resistance equipment to alter the force required by muscles and affect joint stability when developing programs and instructing fitness activities
- Take into account the effect of changes in lever length on muscle force output in both anatomical and mechanical lever when instructing fitness activities
- Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the factors that motivate people to commence and stay with a long term fitness program
- Recognise and use the factors that encourage people to adhere to exercise programs when instructing clients
- Recognise and apply common reasons for discontinuation of fitness programs when setting program guidelines
- Discuss habits, lifestyle, family situation, likes and dislikes which might be relevant to writing an appropriate exercise program with the client
- Use the physical and the psychological characteristics that apply to each stage of fitness, stages of change and the most appropriate form of motivation at each level when instructing clients
- Direct clients to understand and overcome their own barriers to the continuation of an exercise program
- Identify the steps involved in establishing a behavioural change that results in their long term adherence to an exercise program to the client and use when instructing clients
- Take into account people's idiosyncrasies and behavioural patterns and industry standards when instructing clients