Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFFIT001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct a group fitness appraisal

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency DEFFIT001 - Conduct a group fitness appraisal
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to conduct a fitness appraisal and screening for small groups or organisations (up to 30 people) within Defence, to determine the current fitness state, goals and limitations against the organisation’s fitness requirements, and to record and communicate the results. Fitness appraisal informs the development of a fitness program.This unit was developed for physical trainers or combat fitness leaders of the ADF who provide basic organic fitness training support to small groups or organisations in an operational setting, but may be relevant to others who work in this field. This function may be performed in addition to their primary trade or employment over a range of familiar and predictable contexts.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit require clearance by a supervising fitness instructor, however, they will work autonomously, while performing routine tasks in a familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Physical Training
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine fitness goals and current physical activity patterns or limitations of a group
  • Determine group fitness goals via liaison with group leaders and through understanding of the group’s specific role within the organisation.
  • Screen the group to identify the presence of injury or any health condition that poses a risk to the member participating in a fitness program.
  • Conduct further screening on any member of the group requiring an assessment by a health care practitioner to establish their suitability to participate in a fitness program.
       
Element: Conduct a basic fitness appraisal
  • Choose a fitness appraisal method by considering the group fitness goals and current perceived fitness state.
  • Conduct basic fitness appraisals of the group.
  • Record and compare fitness appraisal results to the desired fitness goals of the group to inform the development of the fitness program.
  • Explain the results of the fitness appraisal to the group, including the potential impact on fitness program development.
  • Identify the group’s health and fitness status, including recommendations from health professionals, to inform the development of the fitness program.
       
Element: Determine fitness goals and current physical activity patterns or limitations of a group
  • Determine group fitness goals via liaison with group leaders and through understanding of the group’s specific role within the organisation.
  • Screen the group to identify the presence of injury or any health condition that poses a risk to the member participating in a fitness program.
  • Conduct further screening on any member of the group requiring an assessment by a health care practitioner to establish their suitability to participate in a fitness program.
       
Element: Conduct a basic fitness appraisal
  • Choose a fitness appraisal method by considering the group fitness goals and current perceived fitness state.
  • Conduct basic fitness appraisals of the group.
  • Record and compare fitness appraisal results to the desired fitness goals of the group to inform the development of the fitness program.
  • Explain the results of the fitness appraisal to the group, including the potential impact on fitness program development.
  • Identify the group’s health and fitness status, including recommendations from health professionals, to inform the development of the fitness program.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Determine fitness goals and current physical activity patterns or limitations of a group

1.1 Determine group fitness goals via liaison with group leaders and through understanding of the group’s specific role within the organisation.

1.2 Screen the group to identify the presence of injury or any health condition that poses a risk to the member participating in a fitness program.

1.3 Conduct further screening on any member of the group requiring an assessment by a health care practitioner to establish their suitability to participate in a fitness program.

2. Conduct a basic fitness appraisal

2.1 Choose a fitness appraisal method by considering the group fitness goals and current perceived fitness state.

2.2 Conduct basic fitness appraisals of the group.

2.3 Record and compare fitness appraisal results to the desired fitness goals of the group to inform the development of the fitness program.

2.4 Explain the results of the fitness appraisal to the group, including the potential impact on fitness program development.

2.5 Identify the group’s health and fitness status, including recommendations from health professionals, to inform the development of the fitness program.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

conducting interviews

solving problems

producing documents

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

documentation processes relevant to fitness appraisal

locate current organisational policies and procedures pertinent to fitness training

role of other fitness training providers and support services


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Determine fitness goals and current physical activity patterns or limitations of a group

1.1 Determine group fitness goals via liaison with group leaders and through understanding of the group’s specific role within the organisation.

1.2 Screen the group to identify the presence of injury or any health condition that poses a risk to the member participating in a fitness program.

1.3 Conduct further screening on any member of the group requiring an assessment by a health care practitioner to establish their suitability to participate in a fitness program.

2. Conduct a basic fitness appraisal

2.1 Choose a fitness appraisal method by considering the group fitness goals and current perceived fitness state.

2.2 Conduct basic fitness appraisals of the group.

2.3 Record and compare fitness appraisal results to the desired fitness goals of the group to inform the development of the fitness program.

2.4 Explain the results of the fitness appraisal to the group, including the potential impact on fitness program development.

2.5 Identify the group’s health and fitness status, including recommendations from health professionals, to inform the development of the fitness program.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine group fitness goals via liaison with group leaders and through understanding of the group’s specific role within the organisation. 
Screen the group to identify the presence of injury or any health condition that poses a risk to the member participating in a fitness program. 
Conduct further screening on any member of the group requiring an assessment by a health care practitioner to establish their suitability to participate in a fitness program. 
Choose a fitness appraisal method by considering the group fitness goals and current perceived fitness state. 
Conduct basic fitness appraisals of the group. 
Record and compare fitness appraisal results to the desired fitness goals of the group to inform the development of the fitness program. 
Explain the results of the fitness appraisal to the group, including the potential impact on fitness program development. 
Identify the group’s health and fitness status, including recommendations from health professionals, to inform the development of the fitness program. 
Determine group fitness goals via liaison with group leaders and through understanding of the group’s specific role within the organisation. 
Screen the group to identify the presence of injury or any health condition that poses a risk to the member participating in a fitness program. 
Conduct further screening on any member of the group requiring an assessment by a health care practitioner to establish their suitability to participate in a fitness program. 
Choose a fitness appraisal method by considering the group fitness goals and current perceived fitness state. 
Conduct basic fitness appraisals of the group. 
Record and compare fitness appraisal results to the desired fitness goals of the group to inform the development of the fitness program. 
Explain the results of the fitness appraisal to the group, including the potential impact on fitness program development. 
Identify the group’s health and fitness status, including recommendations from health professionals, to inform the development of the fitness program. 

Forms

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