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

SISFFIT307A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake client health assessment

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISFFIT307A - Undertake client health assessment
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to review client screening information, discuss fitness goals with the client, and conduct a basic fitness appraisal in preparation for a exercise program.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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 exercise 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. It requires the ability to recognise and work within professional limitations. 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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Review pre-test screening information.
  • Access and review initial client pre-test screening information according to legislation and regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Advise the client of the relevance of the screening and appraisal process to developing an individualised exercise program.
  • Ascertain additional health information about the client prior to fitness appraisal and identify any factors requiring medical clearance according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Recommend client seek medical or allied health professional assistance, where required before proceeding with fitness appraisal according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Determine the fitness goals of clients.
  • Determine the perceived benefits clients expect from the exercise program.
  • Discuss the client's habits, cultural expectation lifestyle, family situation, likes and dislikes which might impact on the prescription of an appropriate exercise program.
  • Provide relevant information on the impact of poor lifestyle behaviours on health and fitness to the client.
  • Consult with the client to develop and document short and long-term fitness goals.
  • Match fitness goals to products and services available in the fitness industry.
       
Element: Conduct a basic fitness appraisal.
  • Select appropriate tools and appraisal methods according to the clients' current fitness capacity.
  • Organise fitness assessment equipment required for the appraisal as appropriate.
  • Conduct basic fitness appraisals ensuring the safety of the client according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Explain the results of the fitness appraisals to the client and recommend an appropriate exercise program.
  • Record recommendations for the client's exercise program according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Develop a client profile that can be used to develop an individualised exercise program.
  • Identify signs of poor exercise tolerance and reason for discontinuation of a fitness appraisal.
  • Use energy, water and other resources effectively when cleaning, preparing and maintaining equipment and activity areas to reduce negative environmental impacts.
       
Element: Motivate and encourage clients.
  • Determine the client's level of commitment to the exercise program.
  • Apply motivation techniques to help the client identify barriers to adherence and to set effective and manageable exercise goals according to fitness levels.
  • Assist the client to identify behavioural changes to improve long-term adherence to an exercise program.
  • Advise the client on techniques that may increase their adherence to exercise.
  • Recognise and use the factors that encourage people to adhere to exercise programs when instructing clients.
  • Recognise and apply common reasons for discontinuation of exercise programs when settling program guidelines.
  • Discuss habits, lifestyle, family situation likes, dislikes which might impact on writing an appropriate exercise program with the client.
  • Use the physical and the psychological characteristics that apply to each stage of fitness, stages of change and the most appropriate form of motivation at each level when instructing clients.
  • Direct clients to understand and overcome their own barriers to the continuation of an exercise program.
  • Identify the steps involved in establishing a behavioural change that results in their long term adherence to an exercise program to the client and use when instructing clients.
  • Take into account people's idiosyncrasies, cultural and social differences, behavioural patterns and industry standards when instructing clients.
       


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:

develops a rapport with a range of clients based on gender, age, physical capacity, fitness goals and level of motivation

treats client information with sensitivity and discretion, displays client empathy and puts clients at ease during the fitness appraisal process

undertakes fitness assessments based on the fitness goals and physical capacity of the client and makes informed recommendations on appropriate exercise programs or the need to seek medical or allied health assistance

identifies motivational techniques and strategies appropriate to a range of clients with different needs to support and encourage adherence to an exercise program

applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the appraisal process such as difficult or demanding clients with unrealistic fitness expectations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure completion of client induction and screening processes for a range of clients with different needs to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a facility where appropriate fitness appraisal equipment is available

a range of clients with a range of real or simulated fitness needs and expectations and fitness assessment equipment to conduct the appraisal

documentation such as initial client health screening information, written facility information about available exercise programs and services and organisational policies and procedures relating to client fitness appraisals.

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 client consultations to determine their fitness goals

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of fitness industry standards and practices for fitness appraisal of clients

portfolio of completed fitness appraisals

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:

SISFFIT304A Instruct and monitor fitness programs.

Guidance information for assessment


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:

elicit information from clients about their needs and expectations

consult with clients about fitness goals

clarify screening information provided by clients

convey information about the fitness appraisal process and appraisal results

problem-solving skills to:

select fitness tools and methods appropriate to the client's fitness capacity

assist the client to identify techniques to adhere to an exercise program

literacy skills to review and clarify information in a health screening questionnaire, determine further information required and develop a client profile

ability to recognise and refer to medical or allied health professionals.

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to enable ethical and compliant collection, use and storage of client information

factors that motivate people to commence and stay with a long term exercise program

purpose and process of fitness appraisals to enable accurate information to be communicated to clients and accurate responses to be made to client queries

fitness industry standards and practices for the conduct of safe fitness appraisals

tools and methods to conduct fitness appraisals that enable client fitness capabilities to be assessed accurately

medical and health conditions indicating the need for a medical clearance

own professional limitations relating to safe operation and scope of practice

physical and psychological characteristics that apply to each stage of fitness (such as preparation, conditioning, recovery and adaptation phases) to enable fitness appraisals to provide accurate information for the development of an appropriate exercise program

motivational techniques to support client adherence to the exercise program

stages of change and appropriate motivational strategies for each stage

exercise adherence and behaviour change

general characteristics of the main social and cultural groups in Australian society and the key aspects that relate to their cultural and religious protocols and preferences for exercise.

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.

Pre-test screening information may include:

lifestyle evaluation

fitness goals

time availability

exercise history

likes and dislikes

medical history

medications

informed consent

clearance letter from an allied health professional or medical practitioner.

Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:

occupational health and safety

duty of care

privacy

anti-discrimination

copyright

licensing

child protection

trade practices

consumer protection

environmental

business registration and licences.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

privacy

confidentiality

medical clearance

risk management

client record systems

collection and use of client information

client referral procedures

recording appraisal information.

Health information may include:

medical conditions

injuries

prescribed medication

medical and exercise history

functional limitations.

Client may include:

experienced or inexperienced

various ages

screened

active or inactive

pre-natal

post-natal

menopausal.

Fitness appraisal may include:

cardiorespiratory endurance

blood pressure

range of movement

strength

body composition

waist- hip ratio

girth measurements

skin folds.

Medical or allied health professional may include:

sports medicine physician or staff specialist

general practitioner

physiotherapist

accredited exercise physiologist

occupational therapist

remedial massage therapist

chiropractor

osteopath

accredited practising dietician

psychologist

aboriginal health worker

diabetes educator.

Perceived benefits may include:

cosmetic

health

social or recreational

athletic.

Fitness goals may include:

improved health

enhanced appearance

increase muscle mass

body fat reduction

cardiovascular endurance

improved flexibility

increased strength.

Appraisal methods may include:

heart rate response

pulse response

blood pressure response

respiration rate response

skin colour response

rate of perceived exertion

exercise form

work output.

Fitness assessment equipment may include:

tape measure

stadiometer

scales

sit and reach box

bicycle ergo meter

heart rate monitor

bio-impedance machine

camera

goniometer

stethascope

spirometer

dynanometer

sphygmomanometer (manual and digital)

skin fold callipers

step up

stop watch.

Exercise program may include:

motivational strategies for a client

realistic goals

phases

specific exercises

expected outcomes.

Motivation techniques may include:

arousal control techniques

zone of optimal function.

Cultural and social differences may include:

modes of greeting, farewelling and conversation

body language, including use of body gestures

formality of language

clothing

Fitness levels may include:

beginner

relatively fit

advanced.

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
Access and review initial client pre-test screening information according to legislation and regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures. 
Advise the client of the relevance of the screening and appraisal process to developing an individualised exercise program. 
Ascertain additional health information about the client prior to fitness appraisal and identify any factors requiring medical clearance according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Recommend client seek medical or allied health professional assistance, where required before proceeding with fitness appraisal according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Determine the perceived benefits clients expect from the exercise program. 
Discuss the client's habits, cultural expectation lifestyle, family situation, likes and dislikes which might impact on the prescription of an appropriate exercise program. 
Provide relevant information on the impact of poor lifestyle behaviours on health and fitness to the client. 
Consult with the client to develop and document short and long-term fitness goals. 
Match fitness goals to products and services available in the fitness industry. 
Select appropriate tools and appraisal methods according to the clients' current fitness capacity. 
Organise fitness assessment equipment required for the appraisal as appropriate. 
Conduct basic fitness appraisals ensuring the safety of the client according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Explain the results of the fitness appraisals to the client and recommend an appropriate exercise program. 
Record recommendations for the client's exercise program according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Develop a client profile that can be used to develop an individualised exercise program. 
Identify signs of poor exercise tolerance and reason for discontinuation of a fitness appraisal. 
Use energy, water and other resources effectively when cleaning, preparing and maintaining equipment and activity areas to reduce negative environmental impacts. 
Determine the client's level of commitment to the exercise program. 
Apply motivation techniques to help the client identify barriers to adherence and to set effective and manageable exercise goals according to fitness levels. 
Assist the client to identify behavioural changes to improve long-term adherence to an exercise program. 
Advise the client on techniques that may increase their adherence to exercise. 
Recognise and use the factors that encourage people to adhere to exercise programs when instructing clients. 
Recognise and apply common reasons for discontinuation of exercise programs when settling program guidelines. 
Discuss habits, lifestyle, family situation likes, dislikes which might impact on writing an appropriate exercise program with the client. 
Use the physical and the psychological characteristics that apply to each stage of fitness, stages of change and the most appropriate form of motivation at each level when instructing clients. 
Direct clients to understand and overcome their own barriers to the continuation of an exercise program. 
Identify the steps involved in establishing a behavioural change that results in their long term adherence to an exercise program to the client and use when instructing clients. 
Take into account people's idiosyncrasies, cultural and social differences, behavioural patterns and industry standards when instructing clients. 

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