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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes
2. Establish foundations of kinesiology practice
   • Identify, access and interpret information about the central philosophies of kinesiology practice
   • Evaluate the kinesiology system of healing in relation to its application to current health issues
   • Compare and contrast kinesiology, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice
3. Represent the kinesiology framework
   • Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
   • Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of kinesiology
   • Communicate information about kinesiology at a level of depth appropriate to audience needs
4. Determine requirements for sustainable kinesiology practice
   • Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice
   • Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations and their impact on professional practice
   • Establish a personal health strategy that supports kinesiology practice
   • Access, interpret and collate current information that supports kinesiology best practice
5. Develop approach to own practice
   • Reflect on professional goals and aspirations
   • Identify and assess professional opportunities in kinesiology
   • Consider the opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances
   • Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research
   • Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

used critical thinking skills to:

review and reflect on information from a range of sources about kinesiology practice

evaluate and articulate requirements for sustainable kinesiology practice

communicated key messages about kinesiology to meet the information needs of at least 3 different individuals or groups

developed goals for own practice that reflect the values and philosophies of kinesiology

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

philosophies and principles of kinesiology:

historical development of kinesiology – its origin and the different modalities upon which kinesiology is based

central philosophies and principles, including the model of self responsibility

the kinesiology approach to client assessment

balancing techniques used in kinesiology

the role of muscle monitoring in providing neurological feedback from the client

concept of energetic balance

types of imbalance commonly addressed through kinesiology:

muscle imbalances

physical pain

stress – physical, mental, emotional

structural deviations

energetic/vibrational imbalances

learning challenges

nutritional/biochemical imbalances

sensitivities

performance below desired levels

key features of complementary therapies used in conjunction with kinesiology

naturopathy

reflexology

Traditional Chinese Medicine

remedial massage

key features of allied health services and their relationship to kinesiology, including:

physiotherapy

chiropractic

osteopathy

counselling

place of kinesiology practice in the broader health care system

features and differences of allopathic and natural medicine approaches to health

professional kinesiology networks and industry bodies

different models of professional kinesiology practice and their key features:

sole practitioners

employment opportunities in multi-modality centres

components of sustainable practice:

economic – opportunities and viability

environmental

human – personal health and professional development

social responsibility

factors for consideration in maintaining personal health for kinesiology practice, including:

the need to maintain own energetic awareness and balance

techniques for working with own breathing

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice:

children in the workplace

codes of conduct

continuing professional education

discrimination

dignity of risk

duty of care

human rights

informed consent

insurance requirements

mandatory reporting

practitioner/client boundaries

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

work health and safety

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