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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 five different client contact sessions, and:
observe and analyse functional movement capacity for at least five clients in line with accepted movement and technique standards incorporating the following for each client:at least three functional movementsmovement and exercise observation in the following movement patterns and scenarios:pushpullsquatlungerotateoverhead pressoverhead pullwith and without equipmentloaded and unloadedidentification of joint mobility or movement restrictions against typical range of movement for major joint complexes, with consideration of:joint movementmuscle actionpassive rangeactive rangefunctional rangejoint and muscle interactionsstability of major joint complexes, relevant to the client’s needs, level of risk and experiencebalance and coordination, relevant to the client’s needs, level of risk and experience a variety of functional movement measurement tools to support dynamic posture analysis:flexometergoniometerplumb linegridplurimeterpressure biofeedback unitphotographic technologyvideo analysistape measureidentify each client’s capacity to activate and achieve good muscle function in all of the following muscle groups, using at least three muscle activation exercises per client:core abdominalsgluteshamstringship flexorsrotator cuffchest backmodify incorrect client exercise technique and poor dynamic posture of at least three clientsexplain and document functional movement observations and encourage a healthy posture for all clients:identified posture, movement, strength and neuromuscular deviations, limitations and imbalances significance of results for exercise programming, technique and prevention of injuryprecautions to exercise relevant to functional movement observations and client risk status, in accordance with industry guidelines or guidance from medical or allied health professionals where applicablerecommend appropriate exercise strategies to clients to promote functional movement and reduce the likelihood of injury, in accordance with functional movement observations and client risk status, including the following strategies:flexibilityfunctional strength trainingproprioception development education to develop correct exercise techniques or daily living postures.
Knowledge Evidence
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
legislative obligations and organisational policies and procedures in relation to:duty of carework health and safety/occupational health and safetyconfidentiality of client information professional ethicsappropriate collection and storage of client informationthe relationship between injury, injury prevention and the following postural variances:structural and functional varianceskyphosisrounded shoulderswinging of scapulaincreased or decreased lordosisexcessive posterior or anterior pelvic tiltscoliosisgenu varum or genu valgumincreased pronation of foot or ankle complexincreased supination of foot or ankle complexhyperextension of kneeslateral tilt of pelvis or headforward head posturerotated patellaideal postural alignment:normal spinal curvesstraight line running though:ear lobeanterior shoulder jointvertebral bodies of L1-5posterior hip jointanterior knee jointanterior ankle jointtransverse abdominuspelvic floor musclesrelationship of poor posture and risk of injury and muscular deficits:diminished muscle strength or enduranceincreased muscle tension/tonelimited flexibilitylimited functionpostural influences affecting dysfunctional movement patterns and exercise techniquetypical range of movement for major joint complexesdeviations in posture or functional limitations at commencement, during, at completion of exercise or movement:asymmetrical muscle tonespinal curvature – lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosisscapula setting:winging of scapulaanterior tipping/tiltingupward/downward rotationpelvis position:anterior/posteriorrotationknee alignment:varus/valgusfoot alignment:internal/external rotationpronation/supinationforward headsitting/standing/supinelocomotive gait – walking, jogging, runningrole of muscles in contractions:agonist/prime moverantagonistfixator assistor/synergistcauses of poor posture:congenial abnormalities of the musculoskeletal systempoor muscle strengthpoor muscle endurancemuscle imbalancelack of mobilitydamage to bony structuresdamage to connective tissue including ligaments and cartilagemuscle activation, correct execution, and teaching points for primal functional movement patterns:pushpullsquatlungerotateoverhead pressoverhead pull role of muscle activation in functional movement and exercise performance:muscle sensory receptionreciprocal inhibitionnormal range of movement for major joint complexescharacteristics of balance and balance exercise:base of supportcentre of gravitylimits of stabilitycomponents of balance maintenancevariation of stancevariation of surfaces or equipmentbalance disturbanceprogression of balance exercisescharacteristics of coordination and agility:fine motor skillsgross motor skillshand-eye skillsprogression of coordination or agility exerciseschanges to centre of gravity caused by:pregnancyoverweightinappropriate footwearbehaviourswork practicessport or leisure activitiesindustry endorsed scope of practice for a personal trainerindustry endorsed pre-exercise screening and risk stratification protocolsrole of medical or allied health professionals for referral or guidancereasons for referral to an appropriate medical or allied health professional: pain upon presentation to initial session/inductionhistory of uncontrolled/unresolved painabnormal/inconsistent pain patterns which may point towards a pathologypain during movement or exercisestatic postural deviations an inability to correct static or dynamic posturerestricted joint range of movement, strength imbalance or balance, stability or coordination concern that is limiting functiona diagnosed muscle, bone or joint problem with medical or allied health advice that the problem could be made worse by participating in physical activity/exercise identified through industry endorsed pre-exercise screening and risk stratification.