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Elements and Performance Criteria
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 fitnessplan, document, implement and evaluate at least three circuit training sessions with interrelated componentsconduct sessions that individually or cumulatively incorporate:demonstration, explanation, and instruction in the following: cardiovascular exercisesdynamic warm-up and cool-down componentsresistance exercises:squatstatic lungepush-uptriceps dipsprone back extensionshoulder pressabdominal crunchesbent over rowlateral raisemodified dead liftprone hoverflexibility exercises – static and dynamic stretchesinjury prevention strategies specific to client needs and programmodify programs for clients, addressing at least three of the following:technical requirementschanging needs due to fitness adaptationschanging goalsclient needs, objectives, likes and dislikestechnical difficulty adjustments of exercises.
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 safetyduty of careorganisational policies and procedures in regards to:pre-session screeningovercrowdingventilation and/or climate controlhygieneparticipant to instructor ratioemergencyrisk managementstandards of personal presentationparticipant’s clothing and footwearuse, care and maintenance of equipmentprinciples of program design:FITToverloadprogressionspecificityfitness program planning for improvement of health-related components of fitness:body compositionmuscle endurancemuscle strengthcardiorespiratory enduranceflexibilityprogram design and variables relevant to health-related components of fitness and factors affecting program designcomponents of a circuit training session plan: phases:preparationconditioningrecoveryadaptationrest intervalsrequired equipmentfloor plan for equipment arrangementcircuit training session planning considerations and inclusions:equipmentlayoutnumber of participantsphases of sessiontraining 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 sessionscontraindications 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 motionstaticmuscular endurance and strength: balance and coordinationbody weight equipmentcardiorespiratory endurance effects of different exercises on the major body systems:cardiovascular muscularnervousskeletalmethods of monitoring exercise intensity, techniques and progression:heart raterate of perceived exertionobservation of techniquecompleted sets and repetitionsloads liftedmanufacturer and exercise equipment specifications for safe use and techniques signs and symptoms of exercise intolerance motivational techniques and exercise adherence strategies.