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SISFFIT006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct fitness appraisals

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency SISFFIT006 - Conduct fitness appraisals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct fitness appraisals, related to the health-related components of fitness. It requires the ability to determine positive behavioural change strategies in preparation for an exercise program and use fitness appraisal equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. This occurs after the completion of an industry endorsed risk stratification process and the subsequent referral of clients where required.This unit applies to fitness instructors who work in a variety of fitness locations such as fitness, leisure and community centres. These individuals typically work independently with some level of autonomy in a controlled environment. Work is performed according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must be demonstrated:

a fitness industry workplace or simulated environment with clients with real or simulated health and fitness goals.

Assessment must ensure access to:

legislation and organisational policies and procedures in relation to fitness appraisals

manufacturer guidelines on equipment safety and usage.

Assessment must ensure use of:

client record forms

fitness industry standard appraisal equipment suitable for assessing health-related components of fitness:

heart rate monitor

tape measure

scales

sit and reach tools

bicycle, treadmill, rowing ergometer or step-up box

sphygmomanometer

stop watch

clients; these can be:

clients in an industry workplace, or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:

have achieved a Certificate IV in Fitness or above; and

have at least 1 year consecutive post qualification fitness industry experience in the application of the skills and knowledge of the Certificate IV in Fitness.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Fitness
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify client fitness goals.
  • Clarify significance of fitness appraisal in relation to program development and seek client consent.
  • Review pre-exercise health screening, and health assessment procedures as required.
  • Discuss client health-related goals and acquire additional client information as required.
  • Refer client to a medical or allied health professional as required.
       
Element: Plan and conduct fitness appraisal.
  • Determine tools and methods to conduct health and fitness assessments.
  • Conduct required health and fitness assessments in a safe and timely manner.
  • Implement strategies to overcome client cultural and social differences and behavioural patterns as required.
  • Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support the client.
  • Monitor client for signs and symptoms of intolerance and discontinue fitness assessments as required.
  • Explain results of fitness assessments and recommend an appropriate exercise program.
  • Match fitness goals to products and services available in the fitness industry.
  • Develop a client profile and record outcomes of appraisal and exercise program recommendations.
  • Review individualised exercise goals and implement adjustments to goals due to fitness appraisal results, as required.
       
Element: Evaluate fitness appraisal.
  • Request and respond to feedback from client.
  • Identify and document aspects needing further attention.
       
Element: Identify client fitness goals.
  • Clarify significance of fitness appraisal in relation to program development and seek client consent.
  • Review pre-exercise health screening, and health assessment procedures as required.
  • Discuss client health-related goals and acquire additional client information as required.
  • Refer client to a medical or allied health professional as required.
       
Element: Plan and conduct fitness appraisal.
  • Determine tools and methods to conduct health and fitness assessments.
  • Conduct required health and fitness assessments in a safe and timely manner.
  • Implement strategies to overcome client cultural and social differences and behavioural patterns as required.
  • Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support the client.
  • Monitor client for signs and symptoms of intolerance and discontinue fitness assessments as required.
  • Explain results of fitness assessments and recommend an appropriate exercise program.
  • Match fitness goals to products and services available in the fitness industry.
  • Develop a client profile and record outcomes of appraisal and exercise program recommendations.
  • Review individualised exercise goals and implement adjustments to goals due to fitness appraisal results, as required.
       
Element: Evaluate fitness appraisal.
  • Request and respond to feedback from client.
  • Identify and document aspects needing further attention.
       


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.

1. Identify client fitness goals.

1.1 Clarify significance of fitness appraisal in relation to program development and seek client consent.

1.2 Review pre-exercise health screening, and health assessment procedures as required.

1.3 Discuss client health-related goals and acquire additional client information as required.

1.4 Refer client to a medical or allied health professional as required.

2. Plan and conduct fitness appraisal.

2.1 Determine tools and methods to conduct health and fitness assessments.

2.2 Conduct required health and fitness assessments in a safe and timely manner.

2.3 Implement strategies to overcome client cultural and social differences and behavioural patterns as required.

2.4 Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support the client.

2.5 Monitor client for signs and symptoms of intolerance and discontinue fitness assessments as required.

2.6 Explain results of fitness assessments and recommend an appropriate exercise program.

2.7 Match fitness goals to products and services available in the fitness industry.

2.8 Develop a client profile and record outcomes of appraisal and exercise program recommendations.

2.9 Review individualised exercise goals and implement adjustments to goals due to fitness appraisal results, as required.

3. Evaluate fitness appraisal.

3.1 Request and respond to feedback from client.

3.2 Identify and document aspects needing further attention.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role. This must include period(s) totalling at least five hours comprising at least five different client contact sessions, and:

plan and conduct health and fitness appraisals incorporating the following assessments for each client:

cardiorespiratory endurance (submaximal oxygen consumption)

blood pressure

range of movement/flexibility

strength

weight

height

body mass index

waist to hip ratio

girth measurements

use the following fitness appraisal equipment appropriately and safely:

tape measure

scales

sit and reach tools

bicycle, treadmill or rowing ergometer

heart rate monitor

blood pressure equipment – sphygmomanometer

stop watch.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to:

fitness assessments and collection of client information

negligence and duty of care

appropriate collection and storage of client information

application of legal and ethical limitations of own role

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

organisational policies and procedures relevant to:

fitness assessments and collection of personal information

conduct of fitness appraisals

industry endorsed client pre-exercise health screening processes

industry endorsed risk stratification procedures, exercise implications and referral requirements

features and benefits of fitness facilities, exercise programs and services

role of medical or allied health professionals for referral processes

health-related components of fitness:

body composition

muscle endurance

muscle strength

cardiovascular endurance

flexibility

contraindications and precautions to participation in health and fitness assessments

benefits of fitness appraisal procedures and testing

signs and symptoms of exercise intolerance

interpretation of results from the following health and fitness assessments:

cardiorespiratory endurance (maximal and sub-maximal oxygen consumption)

blood pressure

range of movement/flexibility

strength

weight

height

body mass index

waist to hip ratio

girth measurements

skin fold measurements

methods for measuring exercise intensity:

heart rate response

respiration rate response

rate of perceived exertion

work output

products and services available in the fitness industry that could be used to meet client goals

exercise adherence and behavioural change strategies:

habits

intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

goal setting.

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.

1. Identify client fitness goals.

1.1 Clarify significance of fitness appraisal in relation to program development and seek client consent.

1.2 Review pre-exercise health screening, and health assessment procedures as required.

1.3 Discuss client health-related goals and acquire additional client information as required.

1.4 Refer client to a medical or allied health professional as required.

2. Plan and conduct fitness appraisal.

2.1 Determine tools and methods to conduct health and fitness assessments.

2.2 Conduct required health and fitness assessments in a safe and timely manner.

2.3 Implement strategies to overcome client cultural and social differences and behavioural patterns as required.

2.4 Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support the client.

2.5 Monitor client for signs and symptoms of intolerance and discontinue fitness assessments as required.

2.6 Explain results of fitness assessments and recommend an appropriate exercise program.

2.7 Match fitness goals to products and services available in the fitness industry.

2.8 Develop a client profile and record outcomes of appraisal and exercise program recommendations.

2.9 Review individualised exercise goals and implement adjustments to goals due to fitness appraisal results, as required.

3. Evaluate fitness appraisal.

3.1 Request and respond to feedback from client.

3.2 Identify and document aspects needing further attention.

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
Clarify significance of fitness appraisal in relation to program development and seek client consent. 
Review pre-exercise health screening, and health assessment procedures as required. 
Discuss client health-related goals and acquire additional client information as required. 
Refer client to a medical or allied health professional as required. 
Determine tools and methods to conduct health and fitness assessments. 
Conduct required health and fitness assessments in a safe and timely manner. 
Implement strategies to overcome client cultural and social differences and behavioural patterns as required. 
Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support the client. 
Monitor client for signs and symptoms of intolerance and discontinue fitness assessments as required. 
Explain results of fitness assessments and recommend an appropriate exercise program. 
Match fitness goals to products and services available in the fitness industry. 
Develop a client profile and record outcomes of appraisal and exercise program recommendations. 
Review individualised exercise goals and implement adjustments to goals due to fitness appraisal results, as required. 
Request and respond to feedback from client. 
Identify and document aspects needing further attention. 
Clarify significance of fitness appraisal in relation to program development and seek client consent. 
Review pre-exercise health screening, and health assessment procedures as required. 
Discuss client health-related goals and acquire additional client information as required. 
Refer client to a medical or allied health professional as required. 
Determine tools and methods to conduct health and fitness assessments. 
Conduct required health and fitness assessments in a safe and timely manner. 
Implement strategies to overcome client cultural and social differences and behavioural patterns as required. 
Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support the client. 
Monitor client for signs and symptoms of intolerance and discontinue fitness assessments as required. 
Explain results of fitness assessments and recommend an appropriate exercise program. 
Match fitness goals to products and services available in the fitness industry. 
Develop a client profile and record outcomes of appraisal and exercise program recommendations. 
Review individualised exercise goals and implement adjustments to goals due to fitness appraisal results, as required. 
Request and respond to feedback from client. 
Identify and document aspects needing further attention. 

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