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. Identify client fitness goals. | 1.1 Discuss client health-related and skill-related goals. 1.2 Explain the need to incorporate an increase in physical activity and a decrease in physical inactivity, as required, to clients. 1.3 Conduct pre-exercise health screening, and health assessment procedures as required. 1.4 Explain training adaptations expected when participating in long-term exercise program. 1.5 Develop objectives for long-term program and each phase of program, in consultation with client where required. |
2. Develop program plans. | 2.1 Determine type of training, training methods and equipment required to achieve client goals. 2.2 Calculate total training volume required to achieve client goals. 2.3 Develop and document a long-term exercise plan that incorporates key instructional information. 2.4 Develop customised and contemporary training sessions to meet client specific needs. |
3. Conduct exercise sessions. | 3.1 Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for safety and maintenance requirements. 3.2 Provide clear and accurate exercise instruction and confirm client understanding. 3.3 Demonstrate skills and techniques to client. 3.4 Observe and monitor participation and performance of client and adjust as required. 3.5 Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support client. 3.6 Monitor client for signs and symptoms of intolerance. 3.7 Seek feedback from client during exercise sessions. 3.8 Modify session as required, according to specific fitness outcomes, or for safety, using consideration of basic mechanics. 3.9 Respond to clients experiencing difficulties, and answer questions as required. 3.10 Complete session documentation and progress notes. |
4. Evaluate program. | 4.1 Monitor and evaluate exercise program at appropriate intervals. 4.2 Request and respond to feedback from client. 4.3 Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions. 4.4 Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement. 4.5 Implement modifications to future instruction and discuss changes to the client’s long-term exercise plan. 4.6 Maintain and store records of evaluation and modification of program. |
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 a period(s) totalling at least ten hours comprising at least ten different client contact sessions and:
plan, implement and evaluate at least five long-term exercise programs using the principles of program design to suit the needs of clients with goals related to a combination of health- and skill-related components of fitness
conduct sessions that individually or cumulatively incorporate:
use of a variety of all of the following equipment:
cardiovascular
free weight
gym
contemporary exercise equipment
demonstration, explanation, and instruction in the following:
cardiovascular, with and without electrical or non-electrical equipment
resistance, using body weight, free weights and contemporary fitness equipment, and a combination of compound and isolation exercises
flexibility – static, dynamic and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
injury prevention strategies specific to client needs and program
competition or performance strategy into at least one of the programs
exercises to develop:
skill
agility
proprioception
balance
coordination
reaction time
controlled power movements, for example in plyometric-style exercises
modify at least three existing exercise plans for clients, addressing at least four of the following:
technical requirements
changing needs due to fitness adaptations
changing goals
client needs, objectives, likes and dislikes
technical difficulty adjustments of exercises
document exercise plans and exercise programs for all clients using clear and structured forms.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
long-term exercise program planning for improvement of health- and skill-related components of fitness:
body composition
muscle endurance
muscle strength
flexibility
cardiovascular endurance
balance
reaction time
coordination
power
speed
agility
proprioception
safety and preparation considerations for the use of plyometric training in client programs
program design and variables relevant to the combination of health- and skill-related components of fitness in the client’s program:
muscle actions
loads and volumes
exercise selection and order
rest periods
repetition velocity
frequency
training principles relevant to the health- and skill-related components of fitness in the client’s program:
overload
progression
adaptation
specificity
individualisation
maintenance
training methods and consideration of intensity, program types, sets and reps, circuits, matrices, super-sets, pre-fatigue and interval training
types of conditioning and training, and expected adaptations, including timing, for:
speed
power
strength
flexibility
cardiovascular endurance
hypertrophy
muscle endurance
weight loss
agility
reaction time
balance
coordination
client considerations and needs:
client details
fitness levels and goals
training history
targeted adaptations
anticipated rate of client adaptation
number and nature of session programs
equipment requirements
facility requirements
review dates
application of exercise science, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics considerations to fitness activities and long-term exercise programming:
aerobic endurance and responses
hypertrophy training and types of muscle fibres
muscle tension
local muscle endurance training and recovery
neuromuscular coordination training, safety, skill and recovery
strength training, recovery times and techniques
stretching and flexibility methods, techniques and recovery times
predicted rate of adaptation
progression
recovery rate
reversibility
specificity
training threshold
manufacturer and exercise equipment specifications for safe use and techniques
signs and symptoms of exercise intolerance and overtraining such as unusual fatigue
physiological changes that occur from long-term exercise training:
cardiovascular changes
energy system and substrate utilisation
nervous system changes
pulmonary changes
thermoregulation.
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a fitness industry workplace or simulated environment with clients with real or simulated long-term health and fitness goals.
Assessment must ensure use of:
a variety of cardiovascular (electrical or non-electrical) equipment, free weights, such as barbells, dumbbells and plates, and contemporary equipment, such as fit balls
resistance training methods that are aimed at a variety of client goals, such as muscle hypertrophy and muscle strength
clients that are considered capable of participating in exercise sessions from long-term exercise programs with:
cardiovascular training methods, such as continuous and interval training
resistance training methods using body weight, free weights and contemporary exercise equipment
stretching techniques that involve the client performing the stretches independently and the use of the fitness trainer’s skills to conduct partner-based PNF stretching
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:
legislation and organisational policies and procedures in relation to the conduct of long-term exercise programs.
Assessment activities that allow the individual to:
develop a variety of long-term exercise programs over a period of time suitable for ensuring adequate time for the client to achieve several health- and skill-related components of fitness goals.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:
have achieved a Diploma of 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 Diploma of Fitness.