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SISFFIT007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Instruct group exercise sessions

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISFFIT007 - Instruct group exercise sessions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, instruct, monitor and evaluate group exercise sessions, with or without music. It requires the ability to plan the selection, sequencing and progression of exercises and appropriate music to ensure safe participation in activities. 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 in:

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 group exercise and circuit training

manufacturer guidelines regarding equipment usage and safety, as required.

Assessment must ensure use of:

equipment and resources required for the delivery of the session:

appropriate music and music equipment, as required

appropriate area for instruction of group exercise sessions

group exercise participants; these can be:

group exercise participants in the workplace, or

individuals who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, within a workplace

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

demonstrate the ability to instruct a variety of group exercise sessions:

with and without music

with and without equipment

using music for choreography or motivation, if required

catering for :

beginners, intermediate and advanced participants

low and high impact.

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

have at least 2 years consecutive industry experience in the application of the skills and knowledge of this unit.
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: Develop session plans.
  • Consider participant group characteristics and identify expected fitness outcomes and session type.
  • Determine appropriate phases, exercises or choreography to meet group needs.
  • Select and sequence music, as required, according to duration, concepts and phases of session.
  • Incorporate motivational techniques to maximise exercise program adherence.
  • Develop and document session plans that incorporate instructional information.
       
Element: Conduct session.
  • Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately.
  • Check equipment for maintenance requirements, as required.
  • Confirm capacity to independently participate in session and modify as required to suit specific needs.
  • Provide clear instructions using effective communication and instructional principles.
  • Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant.
  • Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group.
  • Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
  • Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise.
       
Element: Evaluate session.
  • Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants.
  • Evaluate participant response and feedback.
  • Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
  • Implement modifications to future sessions where relevant to meet participant needs.
  • Update session documentation.
       
Element: Develop session plans.
  • Consider participant group characteristics and identify expected fitness outcomes and session type.
  • Determine appropriate phases, exercises or choreography to meet group needs.
  • Select and sequence music, as required, according to duration, concepts and phases of session.
  • Incorporate motivational techniques to maximise exercise program adherence.
  • Develop and document session plans that incorporate instructional information.
       
Element: Conduct session.
  • Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately.
  • Check equipment for maintenance requirements, as required.
  • Confirm capacity to independently participate in session and modify as required to suit specific needs.
  • Provide clear instructions using effective communication and instructional principles.
  • Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant.
  • Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group.
  • Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
  • Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise.
       
Element: Evaluate session.
  • Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants.
  • Evaluate participant response and feedback.
  • Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
  • Implement modifications to future sessions where relevant to meet participant needs.
  • Update session documentation.
       


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. Develop session plans.

1.1 Consider participant group characteristics and identify expected fitness outcomes and session type.

1.2 Determine appropriate phases, exercises or choreography to meet group needs.

1.3 Select and sequence music, as required, according to duration, concepts and phases of session.

1.4 Incorporate motivational techniques to maximise exercise program adherence.

1.5 Develop and document session plans that incorporate instructional information.

2. Conduct session.

2.1 Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately.

2.2 Check equipment for maintenance requirements, as required.

2.3 Confirm capacity to independently participate in session and modify as required to suit specific needs.

2.4 Provide clear instructions using effective communication and instructional principles.

2.5 Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant.

2.6 Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group.

2.7 Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.

2.8 Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise.

3. Evaluate session.

3.1 Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants.

3.2 Evaluate participant response and feedback.

3.3 Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement.

3.4 Implement modifications to future sessions where relevant to meet participant needs.

3.5 Update session documentation.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

plan, instruct and evaluate at least five group exercise sessions

conduct sessions that individually or cumulatively incorporate:

pre-session instructions

safe and effective instructional techniques

modification of exercise options to meet individual needs

music to match participant needs

monitor exercise intensity during every session using at least one of the following methods:

heart rate response

perceived rate of exertion

talk test

use the following communication skills:

clear verbal communication

modelling and demonstration

use motivational techniques.

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

legislative and regulatory requirements regarding group exercise sessions and group circuit sessions:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

duty of care

copyright

licensing

organisational policies and procedures in regards to:

pre-session screening

overcrowding

ventilation and/or climate control

hygiene

participant to instructor ratio

emergency

risk management

standards of personal presentation

participant’s clothing and footwear

use, care and maintenance of equipment

benefits of group exercise sessions

contraindications and precautions to participation in selected group exercise session, and suitable modification options for participants where the safety of the participant is not compromised

industry accepted guidelines and recommendations for determining contra-indications and precautions

potentially harmful practices to be avoided:

hyperextension of joints

exercising while sick

exercising in extremes of temperature

ballistic movements

high impact movements for clients with incontinence or musculoskeletal conditions

intervention strategies:

stopping or modifying the exercise

modifying equipment or its use

variations to group exercise sessions:

choreographed to music

with or without music

with equipment

without equipment

circuit style

freestyle

phases of group exercise sessions:

warm-up:

pulse raise

mobility

main cardiovascular workout:

using aerobic curve

pulse raise

main workout

build down

muscle strength and endurance

flexibility

function and safety of equipment suitable for group exercise to music

motivational techniques relevant to group exercise sessions

current industry guidelines relevant to group exercise sessions

principles of exercise program design:

muscle action

loading and volume

exercise selection and order

rest periods

repetition velocity

frequency

industry recognised repertoire for targeting cardiovascular, strength and conditioning and flexibility goals

the use of music in a group exercise to music session, with consideration of appropriate use of:

beats per minute

rhythm

phrasing

volume

realistic timings of original choreography for sessions, or parts of sessions, and sequencing of choreography to suit session type in regards to:

add on

32 count phrase

verse and chorus

layering

safe and effective exercises and combinations of exercises in group sessions to suit the needs of beginners, intermediate and advanced participants

group management techniques to assist individuals within the group to achieve desired outcomes.

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

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop session plans.

1.1 Consider participant group characteristics and identify expected fitness outcomes and session type.

1.2 Determine appropriate phases, exercises or choreography to meet group needs.

1.3 Select and sequence music, as required, according to duration, concepts and phases of session.

1.4 Incorporate motivational techniques to maximise exercise program adherence.

1.5 Develop and document session plans that incorporate instructional information.

2. Conduct session.

2.1 Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately.

2.2 Check equipment for maintenance requirements, as required.

2.3 Confirm capacity to independently participate in session and modify as required to suit specific needs.

2.4 Provide clear instructions using effective communication and instructional principles.

2.5 Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant.

2.6 Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group.

2.7 Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.

2.8 Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise.

3. Evaluate session.

3.1 Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants.

3.2 Evaluate participant response and feedback.

3.3 Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement.

3.4 Implement modifications to future sessions where relevant to meet participant needs.

3.5 Update session documentation.

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
Consider participant group characteristics and identify expected fitness outcomes and session type. 
Determine appropriate phases, exercises or choreography to meet group needs. 
Select and sequence music, as required, according to duration, concepts and phases of session. 
Incorporate motivational techniques to maximise exercise program adherence. 
Develop and document session plans that incorporate instructional information. 
Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately. 
Check equipment for maintenance requirements, as required. 
Confirm capacity to independently participate in session and modify as required to suit specific needs. 
Provide clear instructions using effective communication and instructional principles. 
Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant. 
Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group. 
Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required. 
Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise. 
Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants. 
Evaluate participant response and feedback. 
Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement. 
Implement modifications to future sessions where relevant to meet participant needs. 
Update session documentation. 
Consider participant group characteristics and identify expected fitness outcomes and session type. 
Determine appropriate phases, exercises or choreography to meet group needs. 
Select and sequence music, as required, according to duration, concepts and phases of session. 
Incorporate motivational techniques to maximise exercise program adherence. 
Develop and document session plans that incorporate instructional information. 
Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately. 
Check equipment for maintenance requirements, as required. 
Confirm capacity to independently participate in session and modify as required to suit specific needs. 
Provide clear instructions using effective communication and instructional principles. 
Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant. 
Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group. 
Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required. 
Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise. 
Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants. 
Evaluate participant response and feedback. 
Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement. 
Implement modifications to future sessions where relevant to meet participant needs. 
Update session documentation. 

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