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. Plan information gathering. | 1.1 Identify opportunities where research may be used to support and improve own professional practice. 1.2 Evaluate recent issues, trends, and events impacting fitness industry and exercise programming. 1.3 Identify appropriate research methodology to address research topic, type of data collection and analysis to be undertaken and potential uses of data. 1.4 Identify credible primary and secondary sources of information. |
2. Research and analyse information. | 2.1 Access and analyse suitable evidence-based information and data for required information. 2.2 Facilitate analysis by organising information in a way that supports analysis and future use. 2.3 Compare and contrast different sources of information to support analysis. 2.4 Assess strength, relevance, reliability and currency of information in the context of own work. 2.5 Assess feasibility, benefits and risks associated with the information. 2.6 Extract relevant information and integrate into development and modification of exercise strategies. |
3. Apply research findings to own professional practice. | 3.1 Assess ways in which research findings may be used, adapted or challenged in instruction and provision of fitness advice. 3.2 Modify approach to fitness programing activities and advice as required. 3.3 Monitor response to changes made to own professional practice or instruction. 3.4 Continue to adjust own practice to optimise results. 3.5 Maintain records of research findings and application to exercise. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
source, evaluate and apply relevant evidence-based information in at least five contemporary exercise programs, incorporating:
different issues related to meeting health and fitness goals of clients
documented comparison of evidence presented by two sources and evaluation of credibility and validity of data, including the checking of references and assessment of usefulness for each
modification of at least two exercise programs to meet short and long-term client goals
principles and models of evidence-based practice
suitable technology
at least ten of the following relevant established and reputable primary and secondary sources of information:
clinical research studies
peer reviewed medical, allied health and/or complementary medicine journals
reference texts
peer reviewed conference presentations
other journals
abstracts
popular media (magazines, newsletters, books)
other conferences and presentations
internet
surveys
annual public health reports
existing epidemiological and socio-demographic data
position statements
scientific review
epidemiological observation studies
cohort studies
controlled trials.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
current evidence-based exercise programs or activities to meet the needs of clients with goals related to improving health and skill related components of fitness
research strategies and techniques to source evidence based information and data
recent issues and events affecting the industry and exercise programming
relevant reference works
established and reputable sources of information:
Sports Medicine Australia
Australian Physiotherapy Association
National Heart Foundation
Dieticians Association of Australia
Exercise and Sports Science Australia
American College of Sports Medicine
American Heart Association
clinical texts
reference works
recognised teachings
data analysis, statistical analysis and methods to justify the use of information for exercise programming
commonly used research methodologies
common terminology used in medical, allied health and complementary medicine research
reasons for undertaking research:
comparison
hypothesis testing
trend identification
own knowledge extension
to strengthen quality of own practice
sources of information, including established information:
books
journals
surveys
annual public health reports
existing epidemiological and socio-demographic data
current published research within own area of practice
principles and models of evidence-based practice:
rules of evidence
duty of care requirements associated with evidence-based practice
difference between evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and research
ways to evaluate the validity of information sources
cultural and ethical considerations for research
processes that support analysis of information and how to use them:
comparing
contrasting
challenging
reflecting
distinguishing relevant from irrelevant
drawing interdisciplinary connections.
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a fitness industry workplace or simulated environment that offers a variety of fitness services and facilities for clients.
Assessment must ensure access to:
organisational policies and procedures relevant to using research to support and improve professional practice.
Assessment must ensure use of:
suitable technology for the research processes
established and reputable primary and secondary sources of information
planning and evaluation templates with space for inclusion of evidence-based improvements to professional practice
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:
demonstrate ability to incorporate evidence based information into contemporary exercise programs, 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 achieved a Diploma of Fitness or above; and
have at least 2 years consecutive post qualification fitness industry experience in the application of the skills and knowledge of the Diploma of Fitness.