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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Review pre-test screening information.
  2. Determine the fitness goals of clients.
  3. Conduct a basic fitness appraisal.
  4. Motivate and encourage clients.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

elicit information from clients about their needs and expectations

consult with clients about fitness goals

clarify screening information provided by clients

convey information about the fitness appraisal process and appraisal results

problemsolving skills to

select fitness tools and methods appropriate to the clients fitness capacity

assist the client to identify techniques to adhere to an exercise program

literacy skills to review and clarify information in a health screening questionnaire determine further information required and develop a client profile

ability to recognise and refer to medical or allied health professionals

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to enable ethical and compliant collection use and storage of client information

factors that motivate people to commence and stay with a long term exercise program

purpose and process of fitness appraisals to enable accurate information to be communicated to clients and accurate responses to be made to client queries

fitness industry standards and practices for the conduct of safe fitness appraisals

tools and methods to conduct fitness appraisals that enable client fitness capabilities to be assessed accurately

medical and health conditions indicating the need for a medical clearance

own professional limitations relating to safe operation and scope of practice

physical and psychological characteristics that apply to each stage of fitness such as preparation conditioning recovery and adaptation phases to enable fitness appraisals to provide accurate information for the development of an appropriate exercise program

motivational techniques to support client adherence to the exercise program

stages of change and appropriate motivational strategies for each stage

exercise adherence and behaviour change

general 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

Evidence Required

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

develops a rapport with a range of clients based on gender age physical capacity fitness goals and level of motivation

treats client information with sensitivity and discretion displays client empathy and puts clients at ease during the fitness appraisal process

undertakes fitness assessments based on the fitness goals and physical capacity of the client and makes informed recommendations on appropriate exercise programs or the need to seek medical or allied health assistance

identifies motivational techniques and strategies appropriate to a range of clients with different needs to support and encourage adherence to an exercise program

applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the appraisal process such as difficult or demanding clients with unrealistic fitness expectations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure completion of client induction and screening processes for a range of clients with different needs to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a facility where appropriate fitness appraisal equipment is available

a range of clients with a range of real or simulated fitness needs and expectations and fitness assessment equipment to conduct the appraisal

documentation such as initial client health screening information written facility information about available exercise programs and services and organisational policies and procedures relating to client fitness appraisals

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 client consultations to determine their fitness goals

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of fitness industry standards and practices for fitness appraisal of clients

portfolio of completed fitness appraisals

thirdparty reports from colleagues or supervisors detailing work performance

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

SISFFITA Instruct and monitor fitness programs

SISFFIT304A Instruct and monitor fitness programs.

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Pre-test screening information may include:

lifestyle evaluation

fitness goals

time availability

exercise history

likes and dislikes

medical history

medications

informed consent

clearance letter from an allied health professional or medical practitioner.

Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:

occupational health and safety

duty of care

privacy

anti-discrimination

copyright

licensing

child protection

trade practices

consumer protection

environmental

business registration and licences.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

privacy

confidentiality

medical clearance

risk management

client record systems

collection and use of client information

client referral procedures

recording appraisal information.

Health information may include:

medical conditions

injuries

prescribed medication

medical and exercise history

functional limitations.

Client may include:

experienced or inexperienced

various ages

screened

active or inactive

pre-natal

post-natal

menopausal.

Fitness appraisal may include:

cardiorespiratory endurance

blood pressure

range of movement

strength

body composition

waist- hip ratio

girth measurements

skin folds.

Medical or allied health professional may include:

sports medicine physician or staff specialist

general practitioner

physiotherapist

accredited exercise physiologist

occupational therapist

remedial massage therapist

chiropractor

osteopath

accredited practising dietician

psychologist

aboriginal health worker

diabetes educator.

Perceived benefits may include:

cosmetic

health

social or recreational

athletic.

Fitness goals may include:

improved health

enhanced appearance

increase muscle mass

body fat reduction

cardiovascular endurance

improved flexibility

increased strength.

Appraisal methods may include:

heart rate response

pulse response

blood pressure response

respiration rate response

skin colour response

rate of perceived exertion

exercise form

work output.

Fitness assessment equipment may include:

tape measure

stadiometer

scales

sit and reach box

bicycle ergo meter

heart rate monitor

bio-impedance machine

camera

goniometer

stethascope

spirometer

dynanometer

sphygmomanometer (manual and digital)

skin fold callipers

step up

stop watch.

Exercise program may include:

motivational strategies for a client

realistic goals

phases

specific exercises

expected outcomes.

Motivation techniques may include:

arousal control techniques

zone of optimal function.

Cultural and social differences may include:

modes of greeting, farewelling and conversation

body language, including use of body gestures

formality of language

clothing

Fitness levels may include:

beginner

relatively fit

advanced.