Assessor Resource

DEFPT002A
Develop a group fitness program within Defence

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


The combat fitness leader is a member of the ADF who provides basic organic fitness training support to small groups or organisations in an operational setting.

This function is performed in addition to their primary trade or employment under indirect supervision from a physical training specialist.

This function is limited to the performance of tasks in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

This unit covers the competency required to develop a fitness program for groups within the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

This includes developing a fitness program that achieves the determined group or organisational fitness requirements.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

DEFPT001A Conduct a group fitness appraisal within Defence

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Pre-requisite Unit/s

PUADEFPT001A Conduct a group fitness appraisal within Defence



Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

apply the results of fitness appraisal to fitness programming

develop a three month fitness program for a group of up to 30 personnel.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

group able to give information regarding their fitness

fitness training area with the appropriate facilities and equipment such as a gymnasium and an outdoor training area

real or simulated work environment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

numeracy skills ranging from completing basic arithmetic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to recording numbers

oral communication skills to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation

problem solving skills to use available resources and prioritise workload

reading and writing skills to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation

work with others

Required Knowledge

basic exercise science

basic human movement

common fitness terminology

documentation processes relevant to fitness appraisal

introductory human anatomy and physiology

organisational policies and procedures pertinent to fitness training

principles of fitness program development

role of other fitness training providers and support services

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Information gathered during fitness screening and appraisal may include

Current fitness level

Fitness goals:

mental

physical

social

spiritual

Motivation

Screening may include

Clearance letter from an allied health professional or medical practitioner

Interview

Questionnaire

Fitness program may include

Expected outcomes

Program structure such as preparation phase, conditioning phase, recovery phase and adaptation phase

Realistic goals

Specific exercises

Physical limitations may include

Advice from a health care practitioner:

chiropractor

dietitian

exercise physiologist

massage therapist

medical practitioner

occupational therapist

osteopath

physiotherapist

podiatrist

sports physician

therapeutic recreation worker

Height/weight considerations

Physical impairment

Recovering injury

Fitness appraisal may include

Basic sub maximal appraisals of fitness capacity, which may include parameters such as:

cardiovascular response

heart rate

range of movement

strength

Fitness components may include

Agility/flexibility

Cardiovascular

Endurance

Strength

Principles of fitness program development may include

FITT (frequency, intensity, time, type) formula

Program phases:

preparation phase

conditioning phase

recovery phase

adaptation phase

Program types including:

sets and repetitions

circuit

single set to failure

split routines

Methods of measuring a group's program adherence may include

Maintaining an attendance record

Observing level of enthusiasm

Performing periodic fitness assessment

Seeking feedback from participants or group leaders

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Information gathered during fitness screening and appraisal is reviewed as the starting point for fitness program development 
Physical limitations of the group and individual health limitations are considered in scoping a fitness program 
Resource limitations for implementing a fitness program are identified 
Principles of program development are assessed against the group's fitness appraisal results to identify the scope of the fitness program 
Specific fitness components required to achieve the aims of the program are identified 
A range of activities to target specific fitness components within the program are identified 
Methods of motivating participants are incorporated to maximise fitness program adherence 
Principles of fitness program development are used to develop fitness programs, incorporating identified fitness components and associated range of activities 
Fitness program is submitted to a supervising fitness instructor for advice and further development where necessary 
Methods of measuring a group's program adherence are implemented 
Feedback from the group is obtained on their own personal progress and their degree of satisfaction with the fitness program 
Periodic fitness appraisals are conducted to monitor a group's fitness development 
Group's fitness program is adjusted to continuously improve adherence, development and satisfaction with the program 
Fitness program is submitted to a supervising fitness instructor for approval 

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