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Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Use the principles and variables of programming that underlie exercise planning | 1.1 | Use the principles of exercise planning to develop exercise plans for clients |
1.2 | Use clear and structured forms when writing exercise plans and exercise programs | ||
1.3 | Consider total training volume when developing an exercise plan and relate training volume to other program variables | ||
2 | Use a structured approach to exercise planning | 2.1 | Conduct a client induction and screening before commencing to develop an exercise plan |
2.2 | Use the four program phases when developing session programs and relate to the clients specific needs | ||
2.3 | Describe the physiological and psychological benefits of the preparation and recovery phase to clients | ||
2.4 | Outline the various types of conditioning appropriate for their goals and fitness levels to clients | ||
3 | Write plan for specific fitness adaptations | 3.1 | Use the programming principles of planning for specific fitness adaptations when writing fitness plans |
3.2 | Explain the relationship between the type of conditioning desired and the type of preparation phase selected to clients | ||
3.3 | Demonstrate an awareness of the client's needs, objectives and exercise likes and dislikes when writing the plan/s | ||
3.4 | Select appropriate exercises to meet the client's needs when writing the plan/s | ||
3.5 | Design a plan format and structure that is appropriate to the client and the specific target adaptation | ||
3.6 | Describe the physiological changes and anatomical changes that occur with regular participation in the specific program to clients | ||
4 | Evaluate and modify existing exercise plans for fitness industry clients | 4.1 | Recognise the general conditions that suggest a client's plan should be evaluated |
4.2 | Describe the process by which clients are evaluated to the client | ||
4.3 | Recognise the signs and symptoms of overtraining and utilise strategies for its prevention | ||
4.4 | Analyse and incorporate client's exercise likes and dislikes into a modified exercise plan | ||
4.5 | Review client goals and incorporate changes to goals into the exercise plan | ||
4.6 | Assess clients for relevant fitness changes | ||
4.7 | Discuss changes to the long term plan with clients | ||
4.8 | Write revised programs and provide instruction to clients | ||
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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 unit(s) SRFFIT001B Provide orientation to clients prior to undertaking a fitness program SRFFIT003B Undertake client induction and screening SRFFIT004B Develop basic fitness programs SRFFIT005B Apply basic exercise science to exercise instruction SRFFIT006B Use and maintain core fitness industry equipment SRFFIT014A Provide advice to clients on the application of basic anatomy and physiology to fitness programs SRFFIT015A Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines SRFGYM001B Instruct fitness activity skills to a client using fitness equipment SRFSPP002A Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery SRXGRO003A Provide leadership to groups This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s) Nil For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s) SRFFIT008B Utilise a broad knowledge of exercise science in exercise planning, programming and instruction SRFFIT009B Undertake postural appraisal of low risk clients SRFFIT010B Utilise a broad range of fitness equipment SRFFIT011B Provide exercise for fitness industry clients with special requirements SRFFIT012B Utilise an understanding of motivational psychology with fitness clients 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 client's 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 7.3 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 (3) 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 and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons |
KEY COMPETENCIES | ||||||
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information | Communicate Ideas&Information | Plan&Organise Activities | Work with Others&in Teams | Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques | Solve Problems | Use Technology |
2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
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 (1, 2 and 3) 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. | ||||||
Range Statements The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency |
CATEGORIES | |
Adaptations | [all categories] aerobic endurance aerobic energy system involvement large muscle groups involvement of aerobic responses such as substrate utilisation heart rate responses ventilation responses cardiovascular endurance muscle group involvement energy system involvement of cardiovascular responses such as blood pressure heart rate vascular shunting vasodilation hypertrophy low volume and heavy load stimuli for fast twitch fibres high volume and low load stimuli for slow twitch fibres muscle tension local muscle endurance number of sets repetition maximum recovery exercises neuromuscular coordination sets and repetitions exercise type exercise technique safety considerations skill foundation power sets and repetitions repetition maximum recovery times exercise techniques strength sets and repetitions repetition maximum recovery times exercise techniques stretching/flexibility sets and repetitions recovery times exercise technique |
Exercise plans | [all categories] changes to movement direction range lever length complexity speed environment stability of client perceived risk activity type intensity resistance repetitions muscle involvement program type, such as sets and reps circuit matrix super sets plyometrics pre-fatigue interval |
Clients | [all categories] experienced or inexperienced various ages screened active or inactive |
Conditioning | [all categories] speed power strength flexibility cardiovascular endurance hypertrophy muscle endurance weight loss |
Exercise plan | [all categories] the components include client details current fitness client goals targeted adaptations anticipated rate of client adaptation periodisation of multiple target adaptations number and nature of specific session programs equipment requirements facility requirements review date |
Evaluated | [all categories] original aims and objectives client satisfaction suitability and safety of facilities and equipment |
Physiological changes | [all categories] cardiovascular changes thermoregulation energy system and substrate utilisation pulmonary changes nervous system changes |
Principles of exercise | [all categories] client goals client physical capacity planning elements training threshold overload specificity reversibility progression periodisation genetic potential recovery rate individualisation motivational techniques performance goals predicted rate of adaptation |
Program phases | [all categories] preparation phase mobility first preparation pre-stretch specific preparation conditioning phase apply the training stimulus recovery phase stretching nutrition massage soft or gentle exercise adaptation phase rest recovery positive physiological and anatomical adaptation |
Program variables | [all categories] frequency intensity duration type progressive overload specificity individualisation reversibility recovery periodisation |
Psychological | [all categories] mental imaging focusing level of self motivation development of motivational tools |
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