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SISFFIT008
Instruct water-based fitness activities

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to plan, instruct, monitor and evaluate group water-based exercise sessions. It requires the ability to use aquatic exercise and instructional techniques, and hydrodynamic principles to ensure safe and effective fitness outcomes. This unit does not apply to the provision of hydrotherapy.

This involves using industry endorsed risk stratification procedures when determining the provision of suitable advice regarding services and referral requirements.

This unit applies to fitness instructors who work in a variety of fitness or aquatic locations such as fitness, leisure and community centres. These individuals typically work independently with some level of autonomy in a controlled environment. Work is performed according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop water-based session plans.

1.1 Consider participant group characteristics and identify expected fitness outcomes and session type.

1.2 Determine appropriate phases, exercises, or choreography to meet group needs.

1.3 Select and sequence appropriate water-based fitness activities for participant group.

1.4 Incorporate motivational techniques to maximise exercise program adherence.

1.5 Develop and document session plans that incorporate instructional information.

2. Conduct water-based session.

2.1 Identify site aspects and pool design that may impact on the conduct of activities.

2.2 Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately.

2.3 Check equipment for maintenance requirements, as required.

2.4 Confirm capacity to independently participate in session.

2.5 Provide clear instructions using effective communication and instructional principles.

2.6 Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant.

2.7 Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group.

2.8 Explain effects of water on client movement responses.

2.9 Monitor client technique and safety within appropriate hydrodynamic principles, and modify as required.

2.10 Show sensitivity to participant cultural and social differences.

2.11 Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.

2.12 Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise.

3. Evaluate water-based session.

3.1 Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants.

3.2 Evaluate participant response and feedback.

3.3 Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement.

3.4 Implement modifications to future sessions where relevant to meet participant needs.

3.5 Update session documentation.

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 eight hours comprising at least eight different water based fitness sessions and:

plan, instruct and evaluate at least eight water-based fitness sessions:

five on pool deck

three in water

conduct sessions that individually or cumulatively incorporate:

pre-session instructions

safe and effective instructional techniques in water-based fitness:

formations

instructor preservation techniques

visual and verbal cueing

mirror imagine

emulating water movements

anchored and weighted movements

active and energetic movements

propulsion or turbulent actions

suspended movements in deep or shallow water

efficient learning curves

establishing rapport

appropriate teaching positioning in regards to clients, pool and deck, sound system and sun glare

clear and encouraging instructions

modification of exercise options to meet individual needs

appropriate components of water-based circuit training

monitor exercise intensity during sessions using at least one of the following methods:

heart rate response

perceived rate of exertion

talk test.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

legislation and regulatory requirements in regards to:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

duty of care

copyright

licensing industry registration

organisational policies and procedures to ensure safety of clients and other facility users in regards to:

overcrowding

ventilation

hygiene

climate control

energy

standards of personal presentation

swimwear and pool footwear

use, care and maintenance of pool equipment

properties of water:

mass

density

viscosity

hydrostatic pressure

forces that act upon the body in water:

buoyancy

resistance

turbulence

propulsion

inertia

industry endorsed client pre-exercise health screening processes

industry endorsed risk stratification procedures, exercise implications and referral requirements

common barrier to exercise participation

contraindications and precautions that may affect water based participation

participant cultural and social differences and potential impacts of participation

best practice principles of aquatic activities.

Skills must be demonstrated in:

an industry workplace or simulated environment with participants with real or simulated fitness needs and expectations.

Assessment must ensure use of:

an industry workplace or simulated environment with the appropriate environmental features:

indoor or outdoor swimming pool in a controlled environment

swimming pool entry and exit points

wet decks

ramps

steps

bulk heads

surface of pool and concourse

pool floor gradient

water temperature

railings

chemical additives

ambient temperature

safety equipment relevant to local regulatory and organisational policies and procedures

appropriate participant equipment

appropriate organisational documentation and resources such as equipment checklists and session plan templates

appropriate music for instructing water-based fitness sessions:

motivating

themed

phrased and unphrased

appropriate beats per minute

clients; these can be:

clients in an industry workplace, or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessment must ensure access to:

documentation such as manufacturer specifications for equipment use and maintenance

legislation, best practice principles, and organisational policies and procedures in relation to aquatic activities.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

demonstrate the ability to instruct a variety of water based fitness sessions:

using industry realistic timeframes

catering for:

beginners, intermediate and advanced participants

low and high impact.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:

have at least 2 years consecutive industry experience in the application of the skills and knowledge of this unit.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop water-based session plans.

1.1 Consider participant group characteristics and identify expected fitness outcomes and session type.

1.2 Determine appropriate phases, exercises, or choreography to meet group needs.

1.3 Select and sequence appropriate water-based fitness activities for participant group.

1.4 Incorporate motivational techniques to maximise exercise program adherence.

1.5 Develop and document session plans that incorporate instructional information.

2. Conduct water-based session.

2.1 Identify site aspects and pool design that may impact on the conduct of activities.

2.2 Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately.

2.3 Check equipment for maintenance requirements, as required.

2.4 Confirm capacity to independently participate in session.

2.5 Provide clear instructions using effective communication and instructional principles.

2.6 Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant.

2.7 Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group.

2.8 Explain effects of water on client movement responses.

2.9 Monitor client technique and safety within appropriate hydrodynamic principles, and modify as required.

2.10 Show sensitivity to participant cultural and social differences.

2.11 Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.

2.12 Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise.

3. Evaluate water-based session.

3.1 Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants.

3.2 Evaluate participant response and feedback.

3.3 Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement.

3.4 Implement modifications to future sessions where relevant to meet participant needs.

3.5 Update session documentation.

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 eight hours comprising at least eight different water based fitness sessions and:

plan, instruct and evaluate at least eight water-based fitness sessions:

five on pool deck

three in water

conduct sessions that individually or cumulatively incorporate:

pre-session instructions

safe and effective instructional techniques in water-based fitness:

formations

instructor preservation techniques

visual and verbal cueing

mirror imagine

emulating water movements

anchored and weighted movements

active and energetic movements

propulsion or turbulent actions

suspended movements in deep or shallow water

efficient learning curves

establishing rapport

appropriate teaching positioning in regards to clients, pool and deck, sound system and sun glare

clear and encouraging instructions

modification of exercise options to meet individual needs

appropriate components of water-based circuit training

monitor exercise intensity during sessions using at least one of the following methods:

heart rate response

perceived rate of exertion

talk test.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

legislation and regulatory requirements in regards to:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

duty of care

copyright

licensing industry registration

organisational policies and procedures to ensure safety of clients and other facility users in regards to:

overcrowding

ventilation

hygiene

climate control

energy

standards of personal presentation

swimwear and pool footwear

use, care and maintenance of pool equipment

properties of water:

mass

density

viscosity

hydrostatic pressure

forces that act upon the body in water:

buoyancy

resistance

turbulence

propulsion

inertia

industry endorsed client pre-exercise health screening processes

industry endorsed risk stratification procedures, exercise implications and referral requirements

common barrier to exercise participation

contraindications and precautions that may affect water based participation

participant cultural and social differences and potential impacts of participation

best practice principles of aquatic activities.

Skills must be demonstrated in:

an industry workplace or simulated environment with participants with real or simulated fitness needs and expectations.

Assessment must ensure use of:

an industry workplace or simulated environment with the appropriate environmental features:

indoor or outdoor swimming pool in a controlled environment

swimming pool entry and exit points

wet decks

ramps

steps

bulk heads

surface of pool and concourse

pool floor gradient

water temperature

railings

chemical additives

ambient temperature

safety equipment relevant to local regulatory and organisational policies and procedures

appropriate participant equipment

appropriate organisational documentation and resources such as equipment checklists and session plan templates

appropriate music for instructing water-based fitness sessions:

motivating

themed

phrased and unphrased

appropriate beats per minute

clients; these can be:

clients in an industry workplace, or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessment must ensure access to:

documentation such as manufacturer specifications for equipment use and maintenance

legislation, best practice principles, and organisational policies and procedures in relation to aquatic activities.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

demonstrate the ability to instruct a variety of water based fitness sessions:

using industry realistic timeframes

catering for:

beginners, intermediate and advanced participants

low and high impact.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:

have at least 2 years consecutive industry experience in the application of the skills and knowledge of this unit.
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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
Consider participant group characteristics and identify expected fitness outcomes and session type. 
Determine appropriate phases, exercises, or choreography to meet group needs. 
Select and sequence appropriate water-based fitness activities for participant group. 
Incorporate motivational techniques to maximise exercise program adherence. 
Develop and document session plans that incorporate instructional information. 
Identify site aspects and pool design that may impact on the conduct of activities. 
Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately. 
Check equipment for maintenance requirements, as required. 
Confirm capacity to independently participate in session. 
Provide clear instructions using effective communication and instructional principles. 
Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant. 
Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group. 
Explain effects of water on client movement responses. 
Monitor client technique and safety within appropriate hydrodynamic principles, and modify as required. 
Show sensitivity to participant cultural and social differences. 
Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required. 
Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise. 
Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants. 
Evaluate participant response and feedback. 
Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement. 
Implement modifications to future sessions where relevant to meet participant needs. 
Update session documentation. 
Consider participant group characteristics and identify expected fitness outcomes and session type. 
Determine appropriate phases, exercises, or choreography to meet group needs. 
Select and sequence appropriate water-based fitness activities for participant group. 
Incorporate motivational techniques to maximise exercise program adherence. 
Develop and document session plans that incorporate instructional information. 
Identify site aspects and pool design that may impact on the conduct of activities. 
Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately. 
Check equipment for maintenance requirements, as required. 
Confirm capacity to independently participate in session. 
Provide clear instructions using effective communication and instructional principles. 
Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant. 
Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group. 
Explain effects of water on client movement responses. 
Monitor client technique and safety within appropriate hydrodynamic principles, and modify as required. 
Show sensitivity to participant cultural and social differences. 
Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required. 
Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise. 
Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants. 
Evaluate participant response and feedback. 
Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement. 
Implement modifications to future sessions where relevant to meet participant needs. 
Update session documentation. 

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