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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Consolidate understanding of anatomy and physiology.
  2. Apply knowledge to own professional practice.
  3. Maintain and update knowledge of anatomy principles.
  4. Consolidate understanding of anatomy and physiology.
  5. Apply knowledge to own professional practice.
  6. Maintain and update knowledge of anatomy principles.

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, and:

effectively use knowledge of the following body systems to improve own instructional practice to plan and instruct at least five different client sessions:

cardiovascular

respiratory

musculoskeletal, with attention to:

bone strength

muscle endurance

muscle strength

nervous

digestive

explain and demonstrate:

the major movements of the body, while identifying major muscles

actions of major joints during exercise

relevant information regarding structure and function of skeletal muscle, and process of muscle contraction during exercise

muscle actions and functions during different types of contractions.


Knowledge Evidence

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

anatomical terminology:

anatomical position

superior

inferior

proximal

distal

lateral

medial

superficial

deep

planes of movement – sagittal, frontal, horizontal

movement terminology and muscle actions:

flexion

extension

abduction

adduction

pronation

supination

dorsiflexion

plantarflexion

circumduction

inversion

eversion

structural levels of body organisation:

cells

tissues

organs

organisms

functions of major muscles during exercise and movement:

agonist

prime mover

antagonist

synergist

fixator

types of muscle contractions:

isotonic – concentric and eccentric

isokinetic

isometric

tissue types:

connective

muscle

nervous

epithelial

body systems, their interdependence and contribution to a healthy body:

cardiovascular

musculoskeletal

nervous

digestive

respiratory

structure and function of:

muscles:

types and classifications

global and local muscular systems

major muscle groups

contractibility and activation

nervous system:

nerves and nerve impulses

reflex arcs and relationship to stretching

role of nervous system in different types of training

skeletal system:

types of bones

major bones

bony landmarks

major joints

cardiovascular system:

heart and blood vessel anatomy

circulation pathways

role of blood

oxygen demands of fitness activities

relationships between exercise intensity and circulatory and ventilator responses

respiratory system:

mechanics of breathing

respiratory volumes and relationships to fitness levels and exercise

energy systems, pathways and substrates and relevant recovery options

thermoregulation of the human body:

consideration of the methods of cooling and warming

current environmental conditions

exercises to promote ideal postural alignment and prevent development of pathological postures, with consideration of:

spinal curves

muscle balance

joint alignment.