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SISFFIT417A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake long term exercise programming

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISFFIT417A - Undertake long term exercise programming
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to design, plan and program long term exercise for fitness industry clients.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to exercise trainers who work in facilities that provide a range of exercise programs to general populations including older clients who present with no major health conditions. The unit is applicable to those employed in fitness environments such as fitness venues and those working autonomously in the fitness industry.
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: Use the principles and variables of programming that underlie exercise planning
  • Use the principles of exercise planning to develop long term exercise plans for clients.
  • Use clear and structured forms when writing exercise plans and exercise programs.
  • Consider total training volume when developing an exercise plan and relate training volume to other program variables.
  • Identify participants specific needs to be addressed by the long-term exercise program.
  • Develop objectives for the long-term program and each phase of the program, in consultation with the participant.
  • Identify the need for support personnel within the program.
       
Element: Use a structured approach to exercise planning
  • Conduct a client induction and screening before commencing to develop an exercise plan.
  • Use the four program phases when developing session programs and relate to the clients specific needs.
  • Describe the physiological and psychological benefits of the preparation and recovery phase to clients.
  • Outline the various types of conditioning appropriate for their goals and fitness levels to clients.
  • Incorporate a competition or performance strategy into the program where applicable.
       
Element: Write the exercise plan for specific fitness adaptations
  • Use the programming principles of planning for specific fitness adaptations when writing fitness exercise plans.
  • Explain the relationship between the type of conditioning desired and the type of preparation phase selected to clients.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the clients needs, objectives and exercise likes and dislikes when writing exercise plans.
  • Select appropriate exercises and incorporate injury prevention strategies to meet the clients needs when writing the exercise plans.
  • Design an exercise plan format and structure that is appropriate to the client and the specific target adaptation.
  • Describe the physiological changes and anatomical changes that occur with regular participation in the specific program to clients.
       
Element: Evaluate and modify existing exercise plans for fitness industry clients
  • Recognise the general conditions that suggest a client's exercise plan should be evaluated.
  • Describe the process by which clients are evaluated to the client.
  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of overtraining and utilise strategies for its prevention.
  • Analyse and incorporate client's exercise likes and dislikes into a modified exercise plan
  • Review client goals and incorporate changes to goals into the exercise plan.
  • Assess clients for relevant fitness level changes.
  • Discuss changes to the long term exercise plan with clients.
  • Write revised programs and provide instruction to clients.
       
Element: Demonstrate and instruct the use of cardio-vascular equipment
  • Develop innovative cardiovascular fitness plans and exercise programs to meet a client's specific needs.
  • Demonstrate the functions on the display board of cardiovascular equipment are demonstrated to clients.
  • Utilise a variety of different electronic exercise equipment program functions for specific client needs.
  • Adjust the cardiovascular equipment to suit the needs of clients.
  • Instruct the client on the use of cardiovascular equipment.
       
Element: Demonstrate and instruct the use of free weight equipment
  • Develop innovative free weight fitness plans and exercise programs to meet a client's specific needs.
  • Demonstrate a variety of exercises using free weight equipment.
  • Instruct the client on the use of free weight equipment.
  • Use a knowledge of the basic mechanics of action of free weight equipment to modify exercises for specific fitness outcomes or for safety.
  • Analyse the time that a client has been training with free-weights with respect to the exercises taught and adjust the technical difficulty of the exercises accordingly.
       
Element: Demonstrate and instruct the use of innovative exercise equipment
  • Develop plans and exercise programs using non-traditional equipment to meet a client's specific needs.
  • Use exercise equipment with reference to manufacturer's guidelines.
  • Use a knowledge of the basic mechanics of action of exercise equipment to modify exercises for specific fitness outcomes or for safety.
  • Instruct exercises using exercise equipment to 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:

implement the principles and variables of training that underlie exercise planning

interrelate the components of an exercise plan for specific adaptations

write exercise plans for a variety of training conditions

modify existing exercise plans for clients.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a real or simulated work environment

a fitness venue with the appropriate facilities and equipment for the context of delivery such as

a weights gym

exercise to music room

pool

community fitness environment

an outdoor environment such as a running track

clients able to give information regarding progress in their fitness program

human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines.

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of healthy eating standards and guidelines

portfolio demonstrating evidence of accurate body composition appraisals

third-party reports from supervisors detailing work performance.

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

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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

interpersonal skills to enhance interaction with clients

the ability to apply injury prevention strategies

verbal, written and listening communication skills for understanding a client's specific exercise requirements

technical expertise and experience in the specific fitness activity being planned for the client

problem-solving skills to identify client problems and address these through appropriate intervention.

Required knowledge

activity aims and client goal setting

principles and variables of exercise planning

exercise science, including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and healthy eating principles, as applied to fitness activities

manufacturer and exercise equipment specifications for use and techniques to check safe use

signs and symptoms of harmful practices and over-training.

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.

Adaptations may include:

aerobic endurance

energy system involvement

large muscle groups

involvement of aerobic responses such as:

substrate utilisation

heart rate responses

ventilation responses

cardiovascular endurance

muscle group involvement

energy system

involvement of cardiovascular responses such as:

blood pressure

heart rate

vascular shunting

vasodilation

hypertrophy

low volume and heavy load stimuli for fast twitch fibres

high volume and low load stimuli for slow twitch fibres

muscle tension

local muscle endurance

number of sets

repetition maximum

recovery

exercises

neuromuscular coordination

sets and repetitions

exercise type

exercise technique

safety considerations

skill foundation

power

sets and repetitions

repetition maximum

recovery times

exercise techniques

strength

sets and repetitions

repetition maximum

recovery times

exercise techniques

stretching and flexibility

sets and repetitions

recovery times

exercise technique.

Exercise plans may include:

changes to

movement

direction

range

lever length

complexity.

speed

environment

stability of client

perceived risk

activity type

intensity

resistance

repetitions

muscle involvement

program type, such as

strength

muscular endurance

power

cardiovascular endurance

speed

flexiblity

sets and reps

circuit

matrix

super sets

plyometrics

pre-fatigue

interval.

Clients may include:

experienced or inexperienced

various ages

screened

active or inactive

pre-natal

post-natal

menopausal.

Conditioning may include:

speed

power

strength

flexibility

cardiovascular endurance

hypertrophy

muscle endurance

weight loss.

Long term exercise plans may include:

client details

current fitness level

client goals

targeted adaptations

anticipated rate of client adaptation

periodisation of multiple target adaptations

number and nature of specific session programs

equipment requirements

facility requirements

review dates.

Evaluated may include:

original aims and objectives

client satisfaction

suitability and safety of facilities and equipment.

Physiological changes may include:

cardiovascular changes

thermoregulation

energy system and substrate utilisation

pulmonary changes

nervous system changes.

Principles of exercise may include:

client goals

client physical capacity

planning elements

training threshold

overload

specificity

reversibility

progression

genetic potential

recovery rate

individualisation

motivational techniques

performance goals

predicted rate of adaptation.

Program phases may include:

preparation phase

mobility

first preparation

pre-stretch

specific preparation

conditioning phase

apply the training stimulus

recovery phase

stretching

healthy eating options

massage

soft or gentle exercise

adaptation phase

rest

recovery

positive physiological and anatomical adaptations.

Program variables may include:

frequency

intensity

duration

type

progressive overload

specificity

individualisation

reversibility

recovery

periodisation.

Psychological may include:

mental imaging

focusing

level of self motivation

development of motivational tools.

Cardiovascular equipment may include:

bikes

treadmills

elliptical trainers

steppers

rowing machines.

Free weight equipment may include:

bars

dumbbells

collars

barbells

benches.

Variety of exercises may include:

compound

isolation

body part or muscle specific

equipment specific.

Exercise equipment may include:

exercise balls

medicine balls

swiss balls

bars

body bars

steps

bands

dyna bands

speed assisted bands

speed resisted bands

specific muscle targets

abdominal assisters

rotator cuff

plyometric training systems.

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
Use the principles of exercise planning to develop long term exercise plans for clients. 
Use clear and structured forms when writing exercise plans and exercise programs. 
Consider total training volume when developing an exercise plan and relate training volume to other program variables. 
Identify participants specific needs to be addressed by the long-term exercise program. 
Develop objectives for the long-term program and each phase of the program, in consultation with the participant. 
Identify the need for support personnel within the program. 
Conduct a client induction and screening before commencing to develop an exercise plan. 
Use the four program phases when developing session programs and relate to the clients specific needs. 
Describe the physiological and psychological benefits of the preparation and recovery phase to clients. 
Outline the various types of conditioning appropriate for their goals and fitness levels to clients. 
Incorporate a competition or performance strategy into the program where applicable. 
Use the programming principles of planning for specific fitness adaptations when writing fitness exercise plans. 
Explain the relationship between the type of conditioning desired and the type of preparation phase selected to clients. 
Demonstrate an awareness of the clients needs, objectives and exercise likes and dislikes when writing exercise plans. 
Select appropriate exercises and incorporate injury prevention strategies to meet the clients needs when writing the exercise plans. 
Design an exercise plan format and structure that is appropriate to the client and the specific target adaptation. 
Describe the physiological changes and anatomical changes that occur with regular participation in the specific program to clients. 
Recognise the general conditions that suggest a client's exercise plan should be evaluated. 
Describe the process by which clients are evaluated to the client. 
Recognise the signs and symptoms of overtraining and utilise strategies for its prevention. 
Analyse and incorporate client's exercise likes and dislikes into a modified exercise plan 
Review client goals and incorporate changes to goals into the exercise plan. 
Assess clients for relevant fitness level changes. 
Discuss changes to the long term exercise plan with clients. 
Write revised programs and provide instruction to clients. 
Develop innovative cardiovascular fitness plans and exercise programs to meet a client's specific needs. 
Demonstrate the functions on the display board of cardiovascular equipment are demonstrated to clients. 
Utilise a variety of different electronic exercise equipment program functions for specific client needs. 
Adjust the cardiovascular equipment to suit the needs of clients. 
Instruct the client on the use of cardiovascular equipment. 
Develop innovative free weight fitness plans and exercise programs to meet a client's specific needs. 
Demonstrate a variety of exercises using free weight equipment. 
Instruct the client on the use of free weight equipment. 
Use a knowledge of the basic mechanics of action of free weight equipment to modify exercises for specific fitness outcomes or for safety. 
Analyse the time that a client has been training with free-weights with respect to the exercises taught and adjust the technical difficulty of the exercises accordingly. 
Develop plans and exercise programs using non-traditional equipment to meet a client's specific needs. 
Use exercise equipment with reference to manufacturer's guidelines. 
Use a knowledge of the basic mechanics of action of exercise equipment to modify exercises for specific fitness outcomes or for safety. 
Instruct exercises using exercise equipment to clients. 

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