Required skills

communication skills to

establish client goals

instruct effective endurance programs

give and receive feedback

problemsolving skills to

select and sequence appropriate endurance training activities to meet client goals

identify and correct potentially harmful practices

identify adjustments required as a result of client adaptation to program

planning and organising skills to

sequence sessions within the program

ensure required equipment is available and functional

literacy and numeracy skills to enable accurate documentation of program schedules and the timely completion of sessions

Required knowledge

the major body systems bones joints muscles and their function to enable the selection instruction and adjustment of appropriate exercises to meet the needs of clients

organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements to enable the safe delivery of endurance training programs including the safe use of equipment and a safe learning environment

motivational techniques to provide appropriate encouragement to clients to maximise program adherence

principles of exercise planning to enable a range of activities appropriate to different client goals to be incorporated into the endurance training program to maximise client success

physiological psychological and biomechanical changes that occur with endurance training to enable informed planning and instruction of sessions and prompt response to client difficulties during the session

injury prevention strategies and resources for endurance training programs

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

planning and conducting endurance training programs that meet the specific needs of individuals groups or sports

applying effective communication techniques to instruct monitor motivate and evaluate multiple endurance training programs

selecting sequencing and monitoring the safe and appropriate use of a range of current equipment in endurance training

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

demonstration of skills to plan and instruct endurance training sessions within an environment with appropriate facilities equipment and materials such as free weight or hydraulic equipment

Assessment must also ensure access to

access to a range of clients with real or simulated fitness goals

access to documentation such as manufacturer specifications for equipment use

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 interaction with a range of clients including conveying information for safe participation in endurance training sessions and motivating clients to achieve desired outcomes

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of physiological psychological and biomechanical changes that occur during endurance training

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of body systems bones joints and muscles and their relationship to effective exercise

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

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

Goals may include:

Client may include:

Endurance training program may include:

Phases must include

Equipment may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:

Pre-exercise screening may include:

Exercise environment may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Anatomical terminology may include:

Performance may include:

Potentially harmful practices may include:

Motivation techniques may include:

Signs and symptoms of overtraining may include:

Evaluate may include:

Feedback may include:

Adaptations may include: