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 requirements. | 1.1 Consider and confirm client needs, expectations and preferences using suitable questioning techniques. 1.2 Review and advise client of outcomes of pre-exercise health screening procedures and fitness appraisal. 1.3 Refer client to medical or allied health professionals as required. 1.4 Identify potential barriers to achieving needs and goals. 1.5 Develop and document client profile for re-evaluation purposes. |
2. Develop personal training exercise plan and program. | 2.1 Determine type of training, training methods and equipment required to achieve client goals. 2.2 Develop client personalised strategies to increase exercise adherence. 2.3 Develop and document program plans that incorporate key instructional information to match client preferences. 2.4 Develop customised training sessions that include a variety of exercises and equipment to meet client needs. 2.5 Select appropriate session assessment techniques. 2.6 Obtain permission for use of public spaces if required. 2.7 Document personal training plans for client. |
3. Conduct personal training sessions. | 3.1 Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for safety and maintenance requirements. 3.2 Determine client prior knowledge and skills in the fitness activity. 3.3 Provide clear exercise instructions and confirm client understanding. 3.4 Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment to client. 3.5 Relate location and function of major bones and major joints to movement when instructing client. 3.6 Identify major target muscles acting at major joints when instructing clients through exercises. 3.7 Monitor participation and performance to identify signs of exercise intolerance and modify as required. 3.8 Monitor client intensity, techniques, posture and safety, and modify program as required. 3.9 Select and use motivational techniques that increase client performance and adherence to exercise. 3.10 Respond to clients experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required. 3.11 Complete session documentation and progress notes. |
4. Evaluate personal training program. | 4.1 Monitor and evaluate exercise program at appropriate intervals. 4.2 Request and respond to feedback from client. 4.3 Conduct follow up client fitness assessments as required. 4.4 Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement. 4.5 Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions. 4.6 Evaluate program or activities and discuss modifications to program. 4.7 Modify personal training plan for client and prepare new exercise program. 4.8 Document and update 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 period(s) totalling at least ten hours comprising at least ten different client contact sessions in a mixture of controlled and uncontrolled environments, and:
plan, document, implement and evaluate at least five personal training plans that meet specific needs and goals of individual clients
conduct sessions that individually or cumulatively incorporate:
a variety of indoor and outdoor training environments, methods, and equipment:
ensures promotion of sustainability of the environment
choice of resources to minimise environmental impact
permission for use of public spaces, as required
flexibility training:
dynamic
static
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
resistance training:
free weights
gym equipment
body weight resistance only
cardiovascular training techniques:
continuous
interval
demonstration, explanation, and instruction of exercises
injury prevention strategies specific to client needs and program
appropriate and motivating instructional techniques to increase exercise adherence and positive health and fitness habits:
goal setting
intrinsic an extrinsic motivation
establishment of habits
positive reinforcement
modify personal training plans for clients, addressing at least three of the following:
technical requirements
changing needs due to fitness adaptations
changing goals
client needs, objectives, likes and dislikes
technical difficulty adjustments of exercises.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
legislative and regulatory requirements regarding personal training, equipment use and selection:
work health and safety/occupational health and safety
duty of care
privacy
anti-discrimination
working with children and/or vulnerable people check
organisational policies and procedures in regards to:
ventilation and/or climate control
hygiene
emergency
risk management
standards of personal presentation
participant clothing and footwear
use, care and maintenance of equipment
client supervision
communication protocols
records management and security
industry endorsed client pre-exercise health screening processes
industry endorsed risk stratification procedures, exercise implications and referral requirements
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 personal training
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
suitable training and monitoring techniques and exercises to achieve improved functioning of:
musculoskeletal system
cardiovascular system
nervous system
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 personal training programs:
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 appropriate management strategies
common barriers to exercise participation:
perceived versus actual barriers
initial low fitness level
time and access to facilities
self-consciousness in client
different learning styles of clients and methods to adapt training to suit these learning styles
motivational techniques:
goal setting
intrinsic an extrinsic motivation
establishment of habits
positive reinforcement.
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a fitness industry workplace or simulated environment with clients with real or simulated health and fitness goals.
Assessment must ensure access to:
industry endorsed risk stratification procedures
manufacturer guidelines on equipment safety and usage
current industry endorsed best practice for client pre-exercise health screening and risk stratification
organisational policies and procedures regarding the use of equipment and locations for personal training sessions.
Assessment must ensure use of:
client record forms
equipment and resources required for the delivery of the personal training program:
resistance equipment
program cards
resistance bands
gym and fitness equipment
session plan templates with space to identify modifications/adjustments needed
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 activities that allow the individual to:
develop a variety of personal training programs over a period of time suitable for ensuring adequate time for the client to achieve several health and fitness related goals
demonstrate ability to instruct a variety of personal training sessions where a variety of exercise modes and equipment are available:
weights gym
exercise room
an outdoor environment
demonstrate ability to instruct sessions that cater 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 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.