Required skills

communication skills to

discuss and negotiate the fitness and healthy eating requirements of clients

provide clear and accurate information to support body composition goals

provide information related to body image issues in an appropriate manner

problemsolving skills to analyse clients dietary and lifestyle patterns against recognised guidelines

literacy and numeracy skills to enable the completion of plans records and other related documentation

characteristics of the main social and cultural groups in Australian society and the key aspects that relate to their cultural and religious protocols and preferences for exercise in relationship to healthy eating options and body image

Required knowledge

the relationship between healthy eating options and health and current Australian dietary guidelines for a balanced diet to enable the provision of accurate information to clients

structure and function of the digestive system and the effect of healthy eating on other major body systems

factors that influence fat loss response to exercise to enable effective goal setting

appropriate protocols for advising clients on healthy eating

own role and limitations in providing healthy eating information and situations requiring advice from or referral to suitably credentialed medical or allied health professionals

body composition measurement methods and the relationship between body composition fat distribution and health to enable the development of realistic and achievable exercise and healthy eating plans aligned to client needs and targets

guidelines for developing exercise plans to improve body composition

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

communicates effectively with clients to ascertain needs and goals

provides current and accurate healthy eating information appropriate to the needs and goals of clients and recognises and refers situations outside own scope of practice

correctly measures body composition for clients using appropriate measures

designs implements and reviews exercise plans appropriate to the body composition needs and goals of multiple clients

applies all organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure provision of healthy eating advice for multiple clients

Assessment must also ensure access to

clients able to provide information regarding diet and lifestyle and preappraisal screening information

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace such as organisational policies and procedures

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of consulting with clients to determine body composition goals and to provide information on the relationship between healthy eating and health

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of healthy eating standards and national dietary guidelines

portfolio demonstrating evidence of accurate body composition appraisals

thirdparty reports from supervisors detailing work performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

SISFFITA Provide fitness orientation and health screening

SISFFIT301A Provide fitness orientation and health screening

Medical or allied health professional may include:

Body composition measures may include:

Chronic diseases may include:

Clients may include:

Healthy eating information may include:

Dietary trends may include:

Energy substrates may include:

Energy systems may include:

Fundamental principles of healthy eating may include:

Gastrointestinal disorders may include:

General features of balanced healthy eating may include:

General principles of healthy eating may include:

Cultural and social differences may include:

Industry standards may include:

Management of body composition may include:

Medical conditions may include:

Healthy eating or dietary concerns may include: