Required skills

communication skills to

provide clear and accurate instructions and presession information

encourage clients

elicit feedback

effectively manage group cohesion

language and literacy skills to

read and interpret the program plan

create reports on aspects of the program that need emphasis or development as a result of program monitoring

read manufacturers instructions for equipment

maintain records

planning and organising skills to ensure venue or facility and required equipment are available and suitable for specific program requirements

problemsolving skills to identify allowable modifications to meet the needs of the participant group while maintaining the integrity of the program

Required knowledge

the purpose aims and target group of the approved program to enable effective program delivery and identification of acceptable program modifications to meet group needs

legislation organisational policies and procedures to enable safe and effective delivery of the program

equipment usage to enable the safe and effective incorporation of equipment as required by the specific program

instructional techniques to enable the effective delivery and monitoring of the program

general characteristics of the main cultural and social groups in Australian society and the key aspects that relate to their cultural and religious protocols and preferences for exercise

injury prevention strategies to maximise client participation in the program

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

delivers monitors and adjusts an approved community fitness program which effectively meets the needs and requirements of the participant group while maintaining the integrity of the program

identifies and implements organisational program and facility requirements including the safe use of any required equipment to maintain the safety of clients

maintains accurate records of program delivery and modification

shows sensitivity to social and cultural differences

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

clients in an approved community fitness program

resources for the conduct of the community fitness program such as a venue or facility and any required equipment

documentation related to an approved community fitness program

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 delivery of approved community fitness programs

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the purpose aims and allowable modifications to the program to meet the needs of the target group

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

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

SISFFITA Plan and deliver group exercise sessions

SISFFIT309A Plan and deliver group exercise sessions.

Approving authority may include:

Venue or facility may include:

Venue or facility requirements may include:

Resources may include:

Access may include:

Clients may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include

Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:

Cultural and social differences may include

Pre-session instructions must include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Equipment may include:

Monitor may include:

Feedback may include:

Records may include: