List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Provide healthy eating information. | 1.1 Access and provide information regarding healthy eating, health and fitness to clients. 1.2 Explain adverse effects of poor nutrition to clients. 1.3 Show sensitivity to cultural and social differences influencing food choices. 1.4 Identify and refer clients with specific dietary requirements or dietary concerns to an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian or General Practitioner, as required. 1.5 Maintain records of client consultations. |
2. Support positive attitudes to eating and body composition. | 2.1 Discuss with clients the relationship between body composition and physical and mental health. 2.2 Incorporate an understanding of the relationship between attitudes to eating and physical and mental health in client interactions. 2.3 Model healthy eating behaviours and attitudes in personal practice. 2.4 Refer client to an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian or General Practitioner, as required. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role. This must include period(s) totalling at least two hours comprising at least five different client contact sessions, and:
access and provide each client with:
current healthy eating information from identified current healthy eating information resources
information on healthy eating related to the maintenance of health and prevention of chronic disease
answer client queries and concerns regarding interpretation of healthy eating information
collaborate with clients to implement healthy eating habits
identify and prepare referrals for at least five clients to an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian and/or General Practitioner as required:
clients who have specific dietary requirements or dietary concerns
clients who need support regarding positive attitudes to eating.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
information to promote positive attitudes to eating and body composition:
relationship between fitness, health and appearance
relationship between healthy eating, physical and mental health
realistic expectations of nutrition and goal attainment
link between healthy eating and common client health conditions
current healthy information resources:
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) – Australian Dietary Guidelines
relevant current healthy eating information as outlined in the Australian Dietary Guidelines:
food groups and nutrients
balanced diet
own role and limitations in providing healthy eating information
role of Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian and General Practitioner for referring clients
effects of cultural and social influences on food choices
referral requirements for:
dietary trends
fad or popular diets
nutritional supplementation
sports foods
ergogenic aids
concept of metabolism and the factors affecting metabolism.
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a fitness industry workplace or simulated environment with clients with real or simulated healthy eating and fitness goals.
Assessment must ensure use of:
documented organisational policies and procedures related to providing nutrition information
workplace documents and systems for the documenting of client consultation and referral letters, as required
learning and assessment tools validated by:
an Accredited Practising Dietitian or an Accredited Sports Dietitian with at least two consecutive years experience in clinical practice
current healthy information resources:
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) – Australian Dietary Guidelines
clients and medical or allied health professionals for referral processes; these can be:
clients, and medical or allied health professionals in the workplace, or
individuals who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, within a training organisation
Assessment activities that allow the individual to:
provide clients with current healthy eating information from identified resources within commercially realistic consultation timing
identify at least five situations whereby the client’s requirements are beyond the scope of a fitness instructor, and refer client to an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian and/or General Practitioner, as appropriate.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:
have achieved a Certificate IV in Fitness or above; and
have at least 1 year consecutive post qualification fitness industry experience in the application of the skills and knowledge of the Certificate IV in Fitness.