Required skills

communication skills to

transfer information through written or verbal media

question clients and medical and allied health professionals

problemsolving skills to

identify information needs and plan informationgathering strategies

critically evaluate information with regard to validity and credibility

prioritise usefulness of information to exercise situation

literacy and research skills to

identify a range of primary secondary new and established information sources

access and interpret current information and relevant reference works

critically evaluate reference material

numeracy skills to

recognise statistical terminology and understand the significance of common statistical analysis

Required knowledge

uptodate information on relevant research

research priorities

research strategies and techniques

recent issues and events affecting the industry

issues and their application

relevant reference works and information sources

statistical analysis and methods

research methodologies commonly used in research

common terminology used in medical allied health and complementary medicine research

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

understanding of the research process as it relates to accessing current relevant information to deliver exercise management strategies for clients with identified medical conditions or musculoskeletal needs

ability to critical review and interpret research literature

ability to apply research information to the modification of exercise programs to meet the long and short term goals of clients

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the identification of client needs relevant to the candidates current or intended work environment and the development of customised solutions to demonstrate consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

relevant databases to locate research literature

relevant texts manuals or research papers

relevant journals

access to internet or online research information

exercise programs for a range of clients

a range of clients with a real or simulated range of long and short term health goals

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

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the candidate

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

Relevant primary and secondary sources may include:

Information may include:

Established and reputable information sources may include:

Reliability may include:

Applicability may include:

Research literature may include:

Relevant sources of information may include:

Evaluate may include:

Implement may include: