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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify client fitness requirements.
   • Consider and confirm client needs, expectations and preferences using suitable questioning techniques.
   • Review and advise client of outcomes of pre-exercise health screening procedures.
   • Refer client to medical or allied health professionals as required.
   • Identify potential barriers to participation.
   • Develop and document client profile for re-evaluation purposes.
2. Develop program plans.
   • Determine type of training, training methods and equipment required to achieve client goals.
   • Calculate total training volume required to achieve client goals.
   • Develop and document program plans that incorporate key instructional information to target components of fitness.
   • Develop customised training sessions that include a variety of exercises and equipment to meet client needs.
3. Conduct exercise sessions.
   • Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for safety and maintenance requirements.
   • Provide clear exercise instructions and confirm client understanding.
   • Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment to client.
   • Monitor participation and performance to identify signs of exercise intolerance and modify as required.
   • Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support clients.
   • Modify session as required considering basic mechanics, safety and fitness outcomes.
   • Respond to clients experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
   • Complete session documentation and progress notes.
4. Evaluate program.
   • Monitor and evaluate exercise program at appropriate intervals.
   • Request and respond to feedback from clients.
   • Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
   • Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions.
   • Evaluate program or activities and discuss modifications to program.
   • Document and update records of evaluation and modification of programs.
5. Identify client fitness requirements.
   • Consider and confirm client needs, expectations and preferences using suitable questioning techniques.
   • Review and advise client of outcomes of pre-exercise health screening procedures.
   • Refer client to medical or allied health professionals as required.
   • Identify potential barriers to participation.
   • Develop and document client profile for re-evaluation purposes.
6. Develop program plans.
   • Determine type of training, training methods and equipment required to achieve client goals.
   • Calculate total training volume required to achieve client goals.
   • Develop and document program plans that incorporate key instructional information to target components of fitness.
   • Develop customised training sessions that include a variety of exercises and equipment to meet client needs.
7. Conduct exercise sessions.
   • Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for safety and maintenance requirements.
   • Provide clear exercise instructions and confirm client understanding.
   • Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment to client.
   • Monitor participation and performance to identify signs of exercise intolerance and modify as required.
   • Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support clients.
   • Modify session as required considering basic mechanics, safety and fitness outcomes.
   • Respond to clients experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
   • Complete session documentation and progress notes.
8. Evaluate program.
   • Monitor and evaluate exercise program at appropriate intervals.
   • Request and respond to feedback from clients.
   • Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
   • Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions.
   • Evaluate program or activities and discuss modifications to program.
   • Document and update records of evaluation and modification of programs.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role. This must include period(s) totalling at least eight hours comprising at least eight different client contact sessions, and:

plan, document, implement and evaluate at least five fitness programs using the principles of program design to suit the needs of clients with goals related to health-related components of fitness

plan, document, implement and evaluate at least three circuit training sessions with interrelated components

conduct sessions that individually or cumulatively incorporate:

demonstration, explanation, and instruction in the following:

cardiovascular exercises

dynamic warm-up and cool-down components

resistance exercises:

squat

static lunge

push-up

triceps dips

prone back extension

shoulder press

abdominal crunches

bent over row

lateral raise

modified dead lift

prone hover

flexibility exercises – static and dynamic stretches

injury prevention strategies specific to client needs and program

modify programs for clients, addressing at least three of the following:

technical requirements

changing needs due to fitness adaptations

changing goals

client needs, objectives, likes and dislikes

technical difficulty adjustments of exercises.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

legislative and regulatory requirements regarding fitness programs, sessions and circuit sessions:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

duty of care

organisational policies and procedures in regards to:

pre-session screening

overcrowding

ventilation and/or climate control

hygiene

participant to instructor ratio

emergency

risk management

standards of personal presentation

participant’s clothing and footwear

use, care and maintenance of equipment

principles of program design:

FITT

overload

progression

specificity

fitness program planning for improvement of health-related components of fitness:

body composition

muscle endurance

muscle strength

cardiorespiratory endurance

flexibility

program design and variables relevant to health-related components of fitness and factors affecting program design

components of a circuit training session plan:

phases:

preparation

conditioning

recovery

adaptation

rest intervals

required equipment

floor plan for equipment arrangement

circuit training session planning considerations and inclusions:

equipment

layout

number of participants

phases of session

training methods and consideration of intensity, program types, sets and reps, circuits, matrices, super-sets, pre-fatigue and interval training

benefits of fitness sessions and circuit sessions

contraindications and precautions to participation in session, and suitable modification options for participants where the safety of the participant is not compromised

exercises and programming requirements for:

flexibility:

dynamic or active range of motion

static

muscular endurance and strength:

balance and coordination

body weight

equipment

cardiorespiratory endurance

effects of different exercises on the major body systems:

cardiovascular

muscular

nervous

skeletal

methods of monitoring exercise intensity, techniques and progression:

heart rate

rate of perceived exertion

observation of technique

completed sets and repetitions

loads lifted

manufacturer and exercise equipment specifications for safe use and techniques

signs and symptoms of exercise intolerance

motivational techniques and exercise adherence strategies.

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