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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify client fitness requirements.
  2. Develop program plans.
  3. Conduct endurance sessions.
  4. Evaluate endurance program.
  5. Identify client fitness requirements.
  6. Develop program plans.
  7. Conduct endurance sessions.
  8. Evaluate endurance program.

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:

plan, implement and evaluate at least five endurance training programs that meet specific needs and goals of individuals, groups or teams

conduct sessions that individually or cumulatively incorporate:

appropriate selection, sequencing and monitoring of a range of current equipment

appropriate and effective use of phases of training:

warm-up

conditioning

cool-down

demonstration, explanation, and instruction of exercises in at least four of the following:

aerobic training

interval training

circuit training

gym based training

fartlek

anaerobic threshold

strength

lactate tolerance

injury prevention strategies specific to client needs and program

temperature regulation of client

monitor exercise intensity during each session using at least one of the following methods:

heart rate response

perceived rate of exertion

talk test

modify at least three existing exercise plans for clients, addressing at least four of the following:

technical requirements

changing needs due to fitness adaptations

changing goals

client needs, objectives, likes and dislikes

technical difficulty adjustments of exercises

document exercise plans and exercise programs for all clients using clear and structured forms

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 endurance programs:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

duty of care

organisational policies and procedures in regards to:

industry endorsed client pre-exercise screening processes

industry endorsed risk stratification procedures, exercise implications and referral requirements

ventilation and/or climate control

hygiene

emergency

risk management

standards of personal presentation

participant’s clothing and footwear

use, care and maintenance of equipment

equipment use and maintenance

client supervision

incident reporting

endurance training program exercise methods:

aerobic training

interval training

circuit training

gym based training

fartlek

anaerobic threshold

strength

lactate tolerance

phases of training:

warm-up

conditioning

cool-down

specialised fitness tests related to endurance training programs:

cardiorespiratory

anaerobic threshold

muscle endurance

major body systems, bones, joints muscles and their function to enable the selection, instruction and adjustment of appropriate exercises to meet needs of clients

signs and symptoms of exercise intolerance and overtraining, and appropriate management strategies

motivational techniques to maximise program adherence and encourage clients:

intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

goal setting

feedback

rewards

habit forming

training principles relevant to endurance programs:

overload

progression

adaptation

specificity

individualisation

maintenance

injury prevention strategies and resources suitable for endurance training programs

anatomical terminology relevant to the planning and instruction of endurance training programs

potentially harmful practices to avoid:

hyperextension

exercising while sick

exercising in extreme environmental conditions

inappropriate prescription of exercise to client

adaptations that occur as a result of endurance training programs:

physiological:

cardiovascular changes

thermoregulation (hot and cold environments)

energy system and substrate utilisation

pulmonary and nervous system changes

musculoskeletal

respiratory

psychological:

increased self esteem

increased confidence

biomechanical

environmental considerations of training:

heat

cold

wind

water

humidity

snow.