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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

numeracy skills ranging from completing basic arithmetic calculations such as addition subtraction multiplication and division to recording numbers

oral communication skills to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation

problem solving skills to use available resources and prioritise workload

reading and writing skills to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation

work with others

Required Knowledge

basic exercise science

basic human movement

common fitness terminology

documentation processes relevant to fitness appraisal

introductory human anatomy and physiology

organisational policies and procedures pertinent to fitness training

principles of fitness program development

role of other fitness training providers and support services

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

apply the results of fitness appraisal to fitness programming

develop a three month fitness program for a group of up to personnel

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

group able to give information regarding their fitness

fitness training area with the appropriate facilities and equipment such as a gymnasium and an outdoor training area

real or simulated work environment

Range Statement


The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Information gathered during fitness screening and appraisal may include	Current fitness level Fitness goals: mental physical social spiritual Motivation
Screening may include	Clearance letter from an allied health professional or medical practitioner Interview Questionnaire
Fitness program may include	Expected outcomes Program structure such as preparation phase, conditioning phase, recovery phase and adaptation phase Realistic goals Specific exercises
Physical limitations may include	Advice from a health care practitioner: chiropractor dietitian exercise physiologist massage therapist medical practitioner occupational therapist osteopath physiotherapist podiatrist sports physician therapeutic recreation worker Height/weight considerations Physical impairment Recovering injury
Fitness appraisal may include	Basic sub maximal appraisals of fitness capacity, which may include parameters such as: cardiovascular response heart rate range of movement strength
Fitness components may include	Agility/flexibility Cardiovascular Endurance Strength
Principles of fitness program development may include	FITT (frequency, intensity, time, type) formula Program phases: preparation phase conditioning phase recovery phase adaptation phase Program types including: sets and repetitions circuit single set to failure split routines
Methods of measuring a group's program adherence may include	Maintaining an attendance record Observing level of enthusiasm Performing periodic fitness assessment Seeking feedback from participants or group leaders