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

SISFFIT304A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Instruct and monitor fitness programs

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISFFIT304A - Instruct and monitor fitness programs
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, instruct, supervise and evaluate fitness programs for a range of fitness clients, including older adults and older adolescents.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to exercise instructors who work in facilities that provide a range of fitness programs and services, such as aqua, group or gym-based to general populations including older clients and older adolescents who present with no major health conditions. This unit is applicable to those working in fitness venues, gyms or other exercise environments.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
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 needs and expectations.
  • Clarify the preferences, needs and expectations of the client.
  • Identify any special requirements according to the client's fitness level and any medical or injury problems.
  • Identify any additional factors that will affect the client's ability to perform in a fitness program.
  • Recommend client seek external assistance where required before proceeding with fitness programming according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Identify a range of exercises to target specific fitness components.
  • Develop a balanced client exercise profile to meet identified client needs and limitations.
       
Element: Develop an exercise plan and design a fitness program for a client.
  • Identify appropriate fitness environments according to client needs, preferences and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Utilise principles of fitness program design to develop a fitness program or general activity program, maximising the positive aspects of their environment and personal attributes for long-term adherence to the program and minimise risk of injury.
  • Incorporate motivation techniques to maximise fitness program adherence.
  • Apply programming guidelines to developing aerobic, strength, endurance and stretching programs relevant to the client's goals and fitness and the relative benefits desired from the program.
  • Provide appropriate safety and adherence recommendations to the client.
  • Discuss and confirm the fitness program with the client and record this information according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Explain the relative contribution to aerobic and anaerobic fitness of recommended activities to the client.
  • Use energy, water and other resources effectively when cleaning, preparing and maintaining equipment and activity areas to reduce negative environmental impacts.
       
Element: Motivate clients.
  • Apply motivation techniques to help a client identify barriers to adherence and to set effective exercise goals.
  • Use motivational techniques to positively influence the performance of clients during fitness activities.
  • Use arousal control techniques to improve the performance of clients during fitness activities.
  • Provide positive feedback to clients on their progress and any recommended changes.
       
Element: Supervise fitness activities.
  • Provide clear and accurate instruction of exercises to the client.
  • Monitor and address any negative attitudinal behaviour or personal difficulties exhibited by the client.
  • Monitor and address any incorrect performance of the activities within the fitness program.
  • Monitor and adjust motivation techniques to meet client needs.
       
Element: Review and adapt the client's fitness program.
  • Evaluate parameters of the fitness level being developed in the program.
  • Obtain feedback from clients on their own personal progress and their degree of satisfaction with the program.
  • Undertake relevant fitness appraisals to monitor a client's fitness development.
  • Provide feedback to the client on their progress and any changes recommended.
  • Record the clients amended or adapted fitness program according to organisational policies and procedures.
       


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.

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:

consults with a range of clients including older clients and older adolescents to develop fitness programs specific to individual client needs, expectations and limitations

clearly and safely demonstrates, explains and supervises fitness programs appropriate to local fitness industry and organisation requirements

evaluates and adjusts fitness programs in consultation with clients

monitors and maintains the behaviour of clients according to the requirements and expectations of the facility.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills within a facility where a variety of exercise modes and equipment are available, such as a weights gym, pool, exercise to music room and an outdoor environment

access to a range of clients with a range of real or simulated fitness needs and expectations.

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 consulting with clients to determine their preferences and needs and designing and instructing an appropriate fitness program

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of fitness program principles and their use in developing client specific fitness programs

third-party reports from colleagues or supervisors detailing work performance.

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

SISFFIT301A Provide fitness orientation and health screening.

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.

Required skills

communication skills to:

enable consultation, advice and monitoring of client performance

provide clear instruction and constructive feedback to clients

problem-solving skills to:

identify exercises targeted to specific fitness components

assess and adjust client performance and exercise technique

numeracy skills to manage the time of clients and facility schedules

literacy skills to record and update client information.

Required knowledge

principles of fitness program design to enable safe and effective program design

effects of different exercise components on the major body systems to enable safe and appropriate exercise planning

motivational techniques to support client adherence to the fitness program

fitness venue policy and procedures to support safe and effective operations

methods of monitoring exercise intensity

anatomical terminology and application to exercise technique.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Preferences, needs and expectations may include:

cultural considerations

fitness goals

perceived benefits

cost

time availability.

Client may include:

pre-natal

post-natal

menopausal

experienced or inexperienced

those aged 50 years and over

de-conditioned adults

older adolescents

16 years and over

active or inactive

pregnant.

Additional factors may include:

medical conditions

prescribed medications

existing injuries

current fitness level

functional limitations

lifestyle evaluation

exercise history.

Exercise plans may include:

cardiovascular exercise

water-based exercise

resistance training

flexibility

circuit training

gym training

endurance training

aerobic fitness

group exercise fitness session

aqua fitness session

spinning

gentle exercise

stretching session.

Feedback may include:

exercise purpose and technique

appropriate exercise intensity

improvements in training and technique

fitness activity aims and objectives

client satisfaction

suitability and safety of facilities and equipment.

Arousal control techniques may include:

anxiety and stress management

progressive relaxation.

External assistance may include:

sports physician

sports doctor

general practitioner

physiotherapist

accredited exercise physiologist

occupational therapist

remedial massage therapist

chiropractor

osteopath

accredited practising dietician

podiatrist

psychologist

aboriginal health worker.

Exercises may include:

circuit training

gym training

repetitions.

Fitness environments may include:

indoor

outdoor.

Motivational techniques may include:

arousal control techniques

anxiety management

progressive relaxation

stress management

arousal theories

drive theory

inverted 'u'

zone of optimal function.

Organisational policies and procedures may include

Occupational Health and Safety

records management

medical clearance

client age requirements

parental or guardian consent

use, care and maintenance of equipment and facilities

use of outdoor locations.

Principles of fitness program design may include:

FITT formula

program phases:

preparation

conditioning

recovery

adaptation

program types:

flexibility

muscular endurance

cardiorespiratory endurance

strength.

Client's goals may include:

improved health

enhanced appearance

reduced body fat

cardiovascular endurance

improved flexibility

increased strength.

Clear and accurate instruction may include

simple explanations

demonstration of effective exercise technique

setting of intensity and loading

clear communication techniques:

reinforcement of correct technique and attitude.

Negative attitudinal behaviour may include:

aggression

competitiveness

discourtesy to other clients

Personal difficulties may include:

discomfort

embarrassment.

Fitness program may include:

motivational strategies

phases

specific exercises

expected outcomes

aerobic fitness

body fat reduction

cardiovascular endurance

stretching

range of movements

flexibility

strength

power, activity or sports specific

muscle endurance

muscle hypertrophy.

Fitness appraisals may include:

cardiovascular response

heart rate, such as tri-level aerobic response

blood pressure

range of movement

strength

girth measurements

skin folds.

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 the preferences, needs and expectations of the client. 
Identify any special requirements according to the client's fitness level and any medical or injury problems. 
Identify any additional factors that will affect the client's ability to perform in a fitness program. 
Recommend client seek external assistance where required before proceeding with fitness programming according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify a range of exercises to target specific fitness components. 
Develop a balanced client exercise profile to meet identified client needs and limitations. 
Identify appropriate fitness environments according to client needs, preferences and organisational policies and procedures. 
Utilise principles of fitness program design to develop a fitness program or general activity program, maximising the positive aspects of their environment and personal attributes for long-term adherence to the program and minimise risk of injury. 
Incorporate motivation techniques to maximise fitness program adherence. 
Apply programming guidelines to developing aerobic, strength, endurance and stretching programs relevant to the client's goals and fitness and the relative benefits desired from the program. 
Provide appropriate safety and adherence recommendations to the client. 
Discuss and confirm the fitness program with the client and record this information according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Explain the relative contribution to aerobic and anaerobic fitness of recommended activities to the client. 
Use energy, water and other resources effectively when cleaning, preparing and maintaining equipment and activity areas to reduce negative environmental impacts. 
Apply motivation techniques to help a client identify barriers to adherence and to set effective exercise goals. 
Use motivational techniques to positively influence the performance of clients during fitness activities. 
Use arousal control techniques to improve the performance of clients during fitness activities. 
Provide positive feedback to clients on their progress and any recommended changes. 
Provide clear and accurate instruction of exercises to the client. 
Monitor and address any negative attitudinal behaviour or personal difficulties exhibited by the client. 
Monitor and address any incorrect performance of the activities within the fitness program. 
Monitor and adjust motivation techniques to meet client needs. 
Evaluate parameters of the fitness level being developed in the program. 
Obtain feedback from clients on their own personal progress and their degree of satisfaction with the program. 
Undertake relevant fitness appraisals to monitor a client's fitness development. 
Provide feedback to the client on their progress and any changes recommended. 
Record the clients amended or adapted fitness program according to organisational policies and procedures. 

Forms

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