Required skills

communication skills to

consult advise and monitor client performance

provide clear instruction and constructive feedback and motivation

problemsolving skills to

plan personal training programs according to the specific needs of clients

identify changes in the clients condition and make appropriate adjustments

adapt communication style to suit client

identify resource use to minimise the environmental impact

technical expertise in the fitness activities being provided to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the activity for the client

numeracy skills to manage the time of clients and facility schedules

decision making to determine appropriate interactions with clients according to industry standards

literacy skills to record and update client information and session plans

Required knowledge

the structure of 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

anatomical terminology to enable accurate information to be provided to clients

motivational techniques to provide feedback and encouragement to clients to maximise exercise adherence

the safe and effective use of fitness activity equipment to enable incorporation of equipment use within the program

postural appraisal and functional movement and the implications for program design

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe delivery of exercise programs

environmental and resource efficiency practices related to the exercise environment

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 demonstrates instructs and adjusts exercises incorporating teaching and learning styles appropriate to needs of different clients

uses appropriate techniques to build rapport with and motivate clients with different needs

performs effective assessment reviews of a range of exercise plans and makes any required adjustments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure planning and delivery of multiple personal training sessions for a range of clients with different needs to allow the candidate to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a facility where a variety of exercise modes and equipment are available such as a weights gym pool exercise room and an outdoor environment such as a running track

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

a range of clients able to give information regarding progress in their individual exercise programs

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 personal training sessions

portfolio of written exercise programs developed monitored and adjusted for specific clients

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 for example

SISFFITA Provide quality service in the fitness industry

SISFFIT302A Provide quality service in the fitness industry.

Preferences, needs and expectations may include:

Client may include:

Pre-screening and assessment procedures may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:

Learning styles may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Fitness equipment may include:

Anatomical terminology may include:

Major bones may include:

Major joints may include:

Major muscles may include:

Exercise environment may include:

Motivational techniques may include:

Medical or allied health professional may include

Programs may include: