Required skills

communication skills to

determine participant needs

provide explanations of the benefits of specific water based fitness activities

instruct safe and effective water based fitness sessions on pooldeck and in the water

demonstrate effective use of music for purposes of motivation and exercise intensity

determine any necessary basic water safety skills

seek feedback from clients

transferability of hydrodynamic principles whilst on pooldeck which emulate demonstration of exercises at water speed

problemsolving skills to

evaluate participant characteristics and needs to develop and monitor appropriate water based fitness sessions

identify any medical conditions requiring further clarification

identify improvements to energy water and other resources for environmental sustainability

conflict resolution skills to identify and respond to inappropriate behaviour to enable effective management of group cohesion

planning and organisational skills to

plan a circuit session

prepare the exercise area and equipment

make modifications to the session

language and literacy skills to produce and document a circuit training session plan for the session

selfmanagement and learning to maintain currency of knowledge and to provide effective water based exercise formats to clients

technology skills to enable the use of water based and instructor equipment

ability to perform non contact basic water assistance

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

environmental and resource efficiency practices related to aquatic environments and fitness equipment

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures and legislation relevant to enable the safe and effective conduct of water based exercise

concerns or conditions commonly considered as an impediment to safe participation in planned aquatic activities

physiological and biomechanical adaptation to exercising in water

hydrodynamic principles to enable safe and effective water based exercise

instructional techniques appropriate to participant characteristics and hydrodynamic effects of movement

motivational techniques to provide appropriate encouragement and feedback to participant groups

instructional techniques suitable for circuit training sessions to enable use of strategies to produce positive outcomes for clients

a range of waterbased fitness formats applicable to a wide range of clients to provide a variety of appropriate activities

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

plans explains demonstrates and conducts activities for multiple water based fitness sessions that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance whilst in the water and on pool deck

monitors clients and provides feedback and intervention to improve individual skill performance as appropriate

modifies instructional methods styles and activities on an individual and group basis to enhance skill development as required

addresses cultural needs in planning and instruction of water based fitness sessions

plans circuit sessions with interrelated components monitors the progress of the session and applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the session such as equipment failure or client overtraining and makes adjustments

identifies common signs and signals of a participant experiencing difficulties in the water based fitness session and promptly determines possible contributing factors and formulates a suitable assistance plan including referring to suitably qualified personnel

applies all organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements to ensure safety of clients and other facility users

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure planning and conducting activities for multiple participant groups of a size and nature that reflect current local and industry conditions

Assessment must also ensure

demonstration of skills within a facility with access to a suitable aquatic environment with appropriate depth surfaces entry exit water quality and temperature

access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace such as equipment checklists and session plan proformas

access to equipment for water based fitness activities

access to a safe pool deck including instructor and safety resources

access to documentation such as manufacturer specifications for equipment use

access to a range of clients with a range of fitness needs

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 instructing monitoring and adjusting a range of water based fitness sessions appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participant groups

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of the physiological and biomechanic adaptation for the safe planning conduct and modification of safe and effective water based fitness activities

portfolio showing participation in planning and delivery of multiple water based fitness activities for clients with differing characteristics and needs

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

SISCAQUA Perform basic water rescues

SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues

SISAQUA Instruct water familiarisation buoyancy and mobility skills

SISAQU308A Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills

Guidance information for assessment

Characteristics of the participant group may include:

Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Medical or allied health professionals may include:

Concerns or conditions may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Water-based fitness activities may include:

Session plan may include

Identified needs may include:

Water Properties may include:

Forces that act upon the body in water may include:

Site and pool design may include:

Specific purpose aqua activities may include:

Client Equipment may include:

Conditions and external influences may include:

Signs and signals may include:

Instructor and Safety Resources may include:

Music may include:

Water familiarisation skills may include:

Basic water assistance may include:

Cultural and social differences may include:

Best practice principles of aquatic activities may include:

Motivational techniques may include:

Feedback may include:

Aims may include:

Exercise repertoire may include:

Circuit training session plan may include:

Principles of exercise planning may include:

Common types of injuries may include:

Potentially harmful practices may include:

Intervention strategies may include: