Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for community fitness program delivery.
   • Confirm licensing and provider requirements of the program.
   • Confirm facility and resource requirements for program delivery.
   • Confirm access to venue or facility meets needs and requirements of clients.
2. Conduct pre-choreographed community fitness program.
   • Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately.
   • Check equipment for maintenance requirements according to program guidelines, as required.
   • Confirm capacity to independently participate in session and modify as required to suit specific needs.
   • Provide clear instructions according to program requirements using effective communication and instructional principles.
   • Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant.
   • Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group according to program guidelines.
   • Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
3. Evaluate program.
   • Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants.
   • Evaluate participant response and feedback.
   • Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
   • Update session documentation.
   • Maintain records of sessions according to program guidelines.
4. Prepare for community fitness program delivery.
   • Confirm licensing and provider requirements of the program.
   • Confirm facility and resource requirements for program delivery.
   • Confirm access to venue or facility meets needs and requirements of clients.
5. Conduct pre-choreographed community fitness program.
   • Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately.
   • Check equipment for maintenance requirements according to program guidelines, as required.
   • Confirm capacity to independently participate in session and modify as required to suit specific needs.
   • Provide clear instructions according to program requirements using effective communication and instructional principles.
   • Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant.
   • Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group according to program guidelines.
   • Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
6. Evaluate program.
   • Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants.
   • Evaluate participant response and feedback.
   • Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
   • Update session documentation.
   • Maintain records of sessions according to program guidelines.

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:

instruct three pre-choreographed or prescribed community fitness programs, that individually or cumulatively incorporate:

clear and accurate instructions and pre-session information:

personal introduction

verbal pre-screen

session level outline and demonstration and explanation of exercises

well-timed visual and verbal cueing

class organisation and formation

emergency procedures

appropriate and safe footwear and clothing

rests

correct exercise techniques and breathing

modification of exercise options to meet individual needs

sensitivity to social and cultural differences or needs

regular encouragement and feedback to clients during session

monitor client exercise intensity and appropriateness of exercise using at least one of the following suitable techniques:

talk test

heart rate

breathing frequency

rate of perceived exertion

use the following communication skills:

clear verbal communication

modelling and demonstration

motivational techniques.

---

Knowledge Evidence

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

legislative and regulatory requirements regarding pre-choreographed or prescribed community fitness programs:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

duty of care

copyright

licensing

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

venue hire

recording and reporting requirements

communication protocol

security

pre-choreographed or prescribed community fitness programs:

benefits

purpose

aims

target group

acceptable program modifications

equipment requirements and safe usage

instructional techniques to enable effective delivery and monitoring of program

general characteristics of main cultural and social groups in Australian society and key aspects that relate to client cultural and religious protocols and preferences for exercise

injury prevention strategies to maximise client participation in the program.

---