Required skills

communication skills to

discuss and negotiate the fitness requirements of clients and provide healthy eating information

provide clear and accurate instruction and feedback to support body composition goals

problemsolving skills to analyse clients dietary and lifestyle patterns and design appropriate and achievable exercise programs

interpersonal skills to develop a rapport with clients to ensure information provided about healthy eating options and body composition is received effectively

numeracy skills to calculate daily energy requirements

literacy and numeracy skills to enable the completion of plans records and other related documentation

Required knowledge

the relationship between healthy eating options and current Australian dietary guidelines for a balanced diet to enable the provision of accurate information to clients

structure and function of the digestive system and the effect of healthy eating on other major body systems

factors that influence fatloss response to exercise to enable effective goal setting

appropriate methods and protocols for collecting general information about eating habits from clients

own role and limitations in providing healthy eating information and situations requiring advice from suitably qualified medical or allied health professionals

body composition measurement methods and the relationship between body composition fat distribution and health to enable the development of realistic and achievable exercise plans and healthy eating advice aligned to client needs and targets

guidelines for developing exercise plans to change body composition

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

communicates effectively with clients to ascertain needs and goals and applies appropriate motivational techniques to support client success

provides current and accurate general healthy eating advice appropriate to the needs and goals of clients and recognises and refers situations outside own scope of practice

correctly measures body composition for clients using appropriate measures

designs implements and reviews exercise plans appropriate to the body composition needs and goals of multiple clients

applies all organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

development of body composition and exercise programs to support healthy eating for multiple clients who present with differing needs

Assessment must also ensure access to

a facility where a variety of exercise modes and equipment are available such as a weights gym pool or exercise room

clients able to provide information regarding diet and lifestyle and preappraisal screening information

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace such as organisational policies and procedures

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 consulting with clients to determine body composition goals and to provide information on the relationship between healthy eating and health

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of healthy eating standards and guidelines

portfolio demonstrating evidence of accurate body composition appraisals

food diary and healthy eating checklist and analysis

thirdparty reports from supervisors detailing work performance

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

SISFFITA Provide quality service in the fitness industry

SISFFIT302A Provide quality service in the fitness industry

SISFFITA Plan and deliver personal training

SISFFIT421A Plan and deliver personal training.

Pre-appraisal screening information may include:

Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Health information may include:

Client may include:

Body composition appraisal may include:

Healthy eating may include:

Anthropometric standards may include:

Daily energy requirements may include:

Cultural or social differences may include:

Medical or Allied health professional may include:

Management of body composition may include:

Client's goals may include:

Balanced nutrition may include:

Motivational techniques may include:

Exercise modifications may include: