Assessor Resource
SISFFIT531A
Deliver prescribed exercise to older clients with chronic conditions
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to specialised exercise trainers, whose clients are adults aged 50 years and over who present with risk of an adverse event or exacerbation of impairment during exercise and have been provided an exercise prescription from an accredited exercise physiologist or relevant medical or allied health professional.
The specialised exercise trainer applies the understanding and skills to deliver the program and modify the program in terms of frequency, mode, intensity and volume to accommodate the progression of the client within the parameters prescribed by the accredited exercise physiologist or relevant medical or allied health professional.
They apply self directed application of knowledge and skills related to chronic conditions, and exercise judgment in delivering the prescribed exercise. The specialised exercise trainer demonstrates the ability to analyse the clients responses to exercise and where appropriate consult with the accredited exercise physiologist or relevant medical or allied health professional.
This unit excludes clients with cardiac disease and serious respiratory conditions.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to deliver exercise programs to referred older clients who present with risk of an adverse event or exacerbation of impairment during exercise, in collaboration with relevant medical or allied health professionals.
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