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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for a physical training session
   • Receive session plan and other planning information from the unit physical training coordinator.
   • Clarify unclear aspects of the planning information with the coordinator.
   • Confirm physical training aims and objectives of the group against the allocated session plan.
   • Rehearse physical training session and activities to ensure correct technique and method of delivery are followed.
   • Review session safety risk management plan and apply in the local area and environment and clarify points of doubt of the physical training session from appropriate persons.
   • Consider current Defence injury prevention techniques and apply to the session plan to avoid potentially harmful practices in the session plan.
   • Identify and organise resources to enable the physical training session to occur in accordance with the session plan.
2. Conduct a basic physical training session
   • Dress appropriately for the conduct of the planned physical training session.
   • Deliver pre-class instructions to ensure the group is informed and prepared to commence the session.
   • Deliver warm-up instruction to ensure participants are physically and mentally prepared for the session.
   • Conduct session to achieve a physical training outcome as detailed in the session plan using appropriate methods of instruction.
   • Apply and monitor correct technique/s for safety and efficiency during the session.
   • Demonstrate, adjust and correct common technical errors.
   • Deliver cool-down instruction to bring the participants back to a resting state.
   • Review own performance.
3. Motivate participants
   • Apply motivational techniques to achieve the desired physical effort and exercise intensity.
   • Provide constructive and positive feedback to participants in order to guide and recognise performance.
   • Assist and accommodate those in the class with poor coordination or are less skilled performers.
   • Monitor and adjust participants' exercise intensity as required.
4. Prepare for a physical training session
   • Receive session plan and other planning information from the unit physical training coordinator.
   • Clarify unclear aspects of the planning information with the coordinator.
   • Confirm physical training aims and objectives of the group against the allocated session plan.
   • Rehearse physical training session and activities to ensure correct technique and method of delivery are followed.
   • Review session safety risk management plan and apply in the local area and environment and clarify points of doubt of the physical training session from appropriate persons.
   • Consider current Defence injury prevention techniques and apply to the session plan to avoid potentially harmful practices in the session plan.
   • Identify and organise resources to enable the physical training session to occur in accordance with the session plan.
5. Conduct a basic physical training session
   • Dress appropriately for the conduct of the planned physical training session.
   • Deliver pre-class instructions to ensure the group is informed and prepared to commence the session.
   • Deliver warm-up instruction to ensure participants are physically and mentally prepared for the session.
   • Conduct session to achieve a physical training outcome as detailed in the session plan using appropriate methods of instruction.
   • Apply and monitor correct technique/s for safety and efficiency during the session.
   • Demonstrate, adjust and correct common technical errors.
   • Deliver cool-down instruction to bring the participants back to a resting state.
   • Review own performance.
6. Motivate participants
   • Apply motivational techniques to achieve the desired physical effort and exercise intensity.
   • Provide constructive and positive feedback to participants in order to guide and recognise performance.
   • Assist and accommodate those in the class with poor coordination or are less skilled performers.
   • Monitor and adjust participants' exercise intensity as required.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

moving in a controlled and efficient manner while participating in a variety of exercise

motivating by voice, by example

using hand gestures

adopting the correct position for observation and instruction

applying a session plan

demonstrating exercise

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

methods of instruction and principles of instruction

theory of physical training session plan

communication techniques

First Aid

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