The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm the ability integrated demonstration of all elements of competency and their performance criteria in particular the ability to

implement the principles and variables of training that underlie exercise planning

interrelate the components of an exercise plan for specific adaptations

write exercise plans for a variety of training conditions

modify existing exercise plans for client

Interdependent assessment of units

This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following units

SRFFITB Provide orientation to clients prior to undertaking a fitness program

SRFFIT001B Provide orientation to clients prior to undertaking a fitness program

SRFFITB Undertake client induction and screening

SRFFIT003B Undertake client induction and screening

SRFFITB Develop basic fitness programs

SRFFIT004B Develop basic fitness programs

SRFFITB Apply basic exercise science to exercise instruction

SRFFIT005B Apply basic exercise science to exercise instruction

SRFFITB Use and maintain core fitness industry equipment

SRFFIT006B Use and maintain core fitness industry equipment

SRFFITA Provide advice to clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology to fitness programs

SRFFIT014A Provide advice to clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology to fitness programs

SRFFITA Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines

SRFFIT015A Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines

SRFGYMB Instruct fitness activity skills to a client using fitness equipment

SRFGYM001B Instruct fitness activity skills to a client using fitness equipment

SRFSPPA Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery

SRFSPP002A Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery

SRXGROA Provide leadership to groups

SRXGRO003A Provide leadership to groups

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following units

Nil

For the purpose of integrated assessment this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following units

SRFFITB Utilise a broad knowledge of exercise science in exercise planning programming and instruction

SRFFIT008B Utilise a broad knowledge of exercise science in exercise planning, programming and instruction

SRFFITB Undertake postural appraisal of low risk clients

SRFFIT009B Undertake postural appraisal of low risk clients

SRFFITB Utilise a broad range of fitness equipment

SRFFIT010B Utilise a broad range of fitness equipment

SRFFITB Provide exercise for fitness industry clients with special requirements

SRFFIT011B Provide exercise for fitness industry clients with special requirements

SRFFITB Utilise an understanding of motivational psychology with fitness clients

SRFFIT012B Utilise an understanding of motivational psychology with fitness clients

SRFFITB Provide information and exercise related to nutrition and body composition

SRFFIT013B Provide information and exercise related to nutrition and body composition

Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge

Activity aims and client goal setting

Principles of fitness planning

Exercise science including anatomy physiology biomechanics and nutritional principles as applied to fitness activities

Fitness and exercise equipment terminology

Required skills

Interpersonal skills to enhance interaction with clients

Verbal written and listening communication skills for understanding a clients specific exercise requirements

Technical expertise and experience in the specific fitness activity being planned for the client

Resource implications

Physical resources assessment of the competency requires access to

a real or simulated work environment

a fitness centre with the appropriate facilities and equipment for the context of delivery such as

a weights gym

exercise to music room

pool

community fitness environment

an outdoor environment such as a running track

clients able to give information regarding progress in their fitness program

Human resources assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines That is assessors or persons within the assessment team must

be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above

be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area

have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework AQTF as specified in Standard of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations

Consistency in performance

Due to issues such as safety requirements and delivery of appropriate techniques this unit of competency must be assessed over a minimum of three different occasions to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and context applicable to the work environment

Context for assessment

This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of fitness in Australia For valid and reliable assessment the fitness activity should closely replicate the work environment The environment should be safe with the hazards circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace

This unit of competence should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collect AnalyseampOrganise Information

Communicate IdeasampInformation

PlanampOrganise Activities

Work with Othersampin Teams

Use Mathematical IdeasampTechniques

Solve Problems

Use Technology

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices

The three levels of performance and denote the level of competency required to perform the task

Use routine approaches

Select from routine approaches

Establish new approaches

Collecting analysing and organising information

Communicating ideas and information

Planning and organising activities

Working with teams and others

Using mathematical ideas and techniques

Solving problems

Using technology

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies

Adaptations

Exercise plans

Clients

Conditioning

Exercise plan

Evaluated

Physiological changes

Principles of exercise

Program phases

Program variables

Psychological