Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and develop the group exercise session.
- Determine the expected fitness outcomes and session type for the client group.
- Plan appropriate phases of the session and a varied exercise repertoire or choreography to meet the needs of the client group.
- Provide for a beginner, intermediate or advanced level of workout appropriate to the needs and levels of the client group.
- Select and sequence music according to duration, concepts and phases and type of session.
- Develop sequence of choreography to suit session type
- Access music according to organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Incorporate motivational techniques to maximise exercise program adherence.
- Deliver the session.
- Prepare exercise environment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Explain common types of injuries that would prevent participation in the session and confirm that clients are not affected.
- Deliver pre-session instructions according to effective instructional principles.
- Deliver the selection of exercises using appropriate instructional methodologies, sequencing and progression.
- Monitor the performance of clients and adjust any technical errors to ensure safety.
- Monitor exercise intensity and adjust as required.
- Use motivational techniques and arousal control techniques to positively influence the performance of clients during exercise sessions.
- Recognise and respond to inappropriate client behaviour to effectively manage group cohesion.
- Provide constructive and positive encouragement to clients, showing sensitivity to cultural and social differences.
- Modify exercises to meet individual needs.
- Develop a circuit training session plan.
- Identify the aims of the circuit training session.
- Define expected outcomes of the circuit training session.
- Identify a broad and varied exercise repertoire.
- Plan and document a circuit training session plan using the principles of exercise planning according to industry guidelines.
- Design clear and structured forms or cards for use in a circuit training session.
- Deliver a circuit training session.
- Confirm appropriate exercise area according to legislation and regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
- Check circuit equipment is in good working order prior to commencement of session.
- Use energy, water and other resources effectively when preparing and maintaining equipment and activity areas to reduce negative environmental impact.
- Communicate session objectives and the principles and benefits of circuit training to clients.
- Explain common types of injuries that would prevent participation in the session and confirm that clients are not affected.
- Instruct session according to circuit training plan and legislation and regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate and instruct correct use of equipment during circuit training session, according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions.
- Demonstrate exercises within the circuit training session using appropriate instructional principles.
- Monitor client intensity, technique and safety during the session and suggest modifications where required.
- Recognise signs and symptoms of overtraining and potentially harmful practices and implement appropriate intervention strategies according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Evaluate the session.
- Seek and acknowledge feedback from clients.
- Evaluate client response and feedback.
- Evaluate own performance according to planned outcomes and organisational policies and procedures.
- Identify potential improvements to enhance future sessions.
- Modify the session plan where relevant to meet client needs.