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SISFFIT527A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake health promotion activities to decrease risk factors and prevent chronic disease

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency SISFFIT527A - Undertake health promotion activities to decrease risk factors and prevent chronic disease
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and deliver exercise to promote general health and well-being, and decrease risk factors and chronic disease. The unit outlines appropriate exercise levels within the context of public health recommendations on physical activity.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to specialised exercise trainers operating within fitness or health environments such as fitness centres, community and workplace settings, health clubs, gyms or autonomously in the fitness or health industry.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Explain and apply current recommendations regarding the type and amount of physical activity to promote health, reduce risk factors and prevent chronic disease and disability among adults.
  • Identify major causes of disease and disability among adults, and explain to the client the role of physical activity in health and disease prevention.
  • Identify and explain to the client the mechanisms by which exercise may lower risk of chronic lifestyle disease or disability.
  • Identify major cardiovascular disease risk factors and the recommended clinical values for each, and explain to the client to what extent each is affected by exercise.
  • Identify and apply current recommendations regarding physical activity for disease prevention in adults.
  • Identify and explain to the client the appropriate exercise variables recommended to achieve a beneficial change in risk factors and disease prevention.
  • Explain to the client the different roles of cardiovascular conditioning and muscular conditioning in enhancing general health and for preventing specific diseases or conditions.
  • Reinforce the need to undertake additional lifestyle modifications to improve health.
       
Element: Plan and develop a physical activity intervention to improve and promote the health status of a population group, sub-group or individual.
  • Access relevant sources of information to determine health problems of target group and the established causes of the health problem.
  • Locate and critically evaluate effectiveness of other health promotion interventions to develop an evidence based approach that would cause beneficial change in health status of the target group.
  • Obtain information about the level of physical activity currently undertaken by participants using an appropriate method of measuring physical activity and determine whether current physical activity level is sufficient to gain health benefits.
  • Collect information about current health problems or concerns, lifestyle and other factors affecting participation in physical activity.
  • Design a multifaceted approach to health promotion activities including education and skill building.
  • Demonstrate recognition of and support for the importance of access and equity in the provision of physical activity interventions.
  • Ensure intervention addresses identified client barriers to participation.
       
Element: Implement physical activity intervention in an appropriate setting.
  • Conduct appropriate health and fitness assessments to establish baseline measures and monitor client progress.
  • Fully explain intervention strategies to participants.
  • Provide additional support materials and assist client to access additional sources of relevant information to improve health status.
  • Implement motivational strategies to encourage behaviour change and exercise adherence based on behaviour change models and determinants of exercise adherence.
  • Monitor client's physiological responses during activity sessions and make appropriate adjustments to exercise variables as required to ensure client safety.
  • Maintain records of relevant documentation in accordance with relevant legislation, and organisational policy and procedure.
       
Element: Deliver education and training activities to promote good health and support physical activity strategies.
  • Conduct health promotion and education activities relating to aspects of physical activity, diet and lifestyle that directly effect the reduction of risk factors and prevention of chronic disease.
  • Ensure health promotion and education activities support clients to take a self-care approach to health in line with individual needs.
  • Recognise clients that may need further assistance from medical or allied health professionals and organise referral.
  • Re-administer questionnaires relating to exercise behaviour and health status to determine changes in behaviour.
       
Element: Evaluate effectiveness of intervention.
  • Obtain feedback from participants about the effectiveness of the physical activity sessions and other health promotion activities conducted.
  • Ascertain level of compliance and comfort with recommended strategies.
  • Identify any obstacles or problems for future reference.
       


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:

demonstrates understanding and application of current exercise recommendations to promote health, reduce risk factors and prevent chronic lifestyle disease

designs, implements and evaluates health promotion activities to improve the health status of groups or individuals

uses effective communication strategies to lead and instruct physical activity sessions, and to deliver education and training activities to promote good health

monitors and maintains the safety of participants, exercise equipment and the exercise setting when delivering health promotion interventions

provides appropriate motivational strategies to effect a positive behaviour change in participants

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure demonstration of skills over a period of time within a setting where a variety of exercise modes and equipment are available to deliver physical activity sessions

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a range of clients from a range of ages who do not meet the minimum level of physical activity to gain health benefit

a suitable setting for the implementation of a physical activity intervention

relevant documentation such as client health screening forms, physical activity logs or questionnaires, other record forms

demonstration of skills on sufficient occasions to determine competence in interpreting relevant client information, and designing, delivering and evaluating health promotion activities to promote health, reduce risk factors and prevent chronic disease.

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 the delivery of health promotion activities including physical activity sessions

written plans of physical activity intervention strategies

samples of health promotion materials, client records and support materials

observation of dealing effectively with a range of contingencies such a range of clients with varied risk factors or health conditions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the relationship between physical activity and chronic disease, behaviour change principles, exercise recommendations and health promotion principles

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.

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

SISXIND405A Conduct projects

SISFFIT523A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with cardiorespiratory conditions

SISFFIT524A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with metabolic conditions


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills appropriate to educating clients about health benefits of physical activity in relation to management of risk factors and prevention of disease, and delivering health promotion activities

problem-solving skills to identify specific client group needs and match health promotion activities to meet these needs

team work skills to work collaboratively with team members and relevant partners to implement effective health promotion activities

literacy and numeracy skills to:

develop supporting resources,

locate and access evidence based research

ensure accurate documentation is maintained

Required knowledge

major causes of disease and disability in Australian adults

major risk factors for disease, the recommended clinical values for each, the role of physical activity as a risk factor and its effect on other risk factors

factors affecting health and well-being

social determinants of health

national health priority areas

burden of disease and burden attributable to risk factors

role of physical activity in the prevention and management of disease and disability

methods used to measure physical activity

determinants of physical activity, barriers to participation

risk stratification according to the American College of Sports Medicine definitions

effects of physical activity on risk factors and risk of disease

roles of cardio-respiratory and muscular conditioning in altering risk factors for disease

current Australian and overseas recommendations for physical activity for health and disease prevention

factors motivating adults to be physically active and influencing adherence to physical activity

signs and symptoms of untoward event that may occur during exercise

behavioural change models, interventions and strategies to effect a behaviour change

health promotion practice and principles.

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.

Role of physical activity in health and disease prevention may include:

major causes of disease and disability in Australian adults:

effects of physical activity in prevention

effects of physical activity in management of disease and disability

mechanisms by which physical activity alters disease risk

answer questions by clients about health benefits of physical activity.

Chronic lifestyle disease or disability may include:

hypertension

type 2 diabetes

obesity

cardiovascular disease

dislipidemia

musculoskeletal conditions

mental health problems

asthma

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

osteoporosis

sarcopenia.

Risk factors may include:

family history

smoking

hypertension

hypercholesterolaemia

impaired fasting glucose

obesity

sedentary lifestyle

alcohol

dietary imbalances

age

co-morbidities.

Current recommendations regarding physical activity may include:

position statements and recommendations by recognised bodies

national physical activity guidelines

evidence based research.

Exercise variables may include:

mode

intensity

frequency

duration.

Lifestyle modifications may include:

moderation of alcohol consumption

cessation of smoking

increased incidental activity

stress reduction

provision of health eating guidelines

provision of healthier choices.

Methods of measuring physical activity may include:

diary

log

recall

self report

direct observation

pedometer

accelerometer

calorimetry.

Factors affecting participation in physical activity may include:

personal factors

social factors

environmental factors

cultural factors

education factors.

Health promotion activities may include:

population approaches

individual approaches.

Sources of relevant information may include:

state , national and international support organisations

books

journals

internet sites

research studies

medical and allied health professionals.

Behavioural change models may include:

health belief model

protection motivation theory

theory of reasoned action

theory of planned behaviour

social cognitive model

self efficacy

trans-theoretical model

Client physiological responses may include:

heart rate

rating of perceived exertion (RPE)

'talk test'

direct observation.

Records may include:

electronic

hand written

questionnaires

pre-exercise screening forms

medical clearance and referral

physical activity recall

exercise programming cards

diaries

attendance records.

Risk factors may include:

family history

smoking

hypertension

hypercholesterolaemia

impaired fasting glucose

obesity

sedentary lifestyle

alcohol

dietary imbalances

age

co-morbidities.

Health promotion strategies may include:

screening, individual risk factor assessment

education and skill development

social marketing

health information

environmental approaches

public policy

workforce initiatives

community action

settings and supportive environments.

Factors motivating adults to be physically active and influencing exercise adherence may include:

client need and preference for:

moderate activity

social interaction

non-competitive setting

non-judgmental interactions and instruction

activity specifically addressing health concerns and risks

barriers to participation:

perceived versus actual

initial low fitness level

time

access

health risks and concerns

peer and family support

possibly overweight.

Population sub-groups considered 'at risk' may include:

a group identified through statistics to be less likely to be physically active or able to access or afford programs or facilities that encourage active participation

young adolescents

people with chronic disease or disability

indigenous Australians

people from non-English speaking backgrounds

older adults

women especially mothers with young children

middle age

adults with low education and or low socio-economic status.

Settings for health promotion interventions may include:

worksites

schools

community based

health.

Determinants of physical activity may include:

demographic or biological variables

psychological factors

socio-cultural factors

physical environmental factors

behavioural attributes or skills

physical activity characteristics.

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
Identify major causes of disease and disability among adults, and explain to the client the role of physical activity in health and disease prevention. 
Identify and explain to the client the mechanisms by which exercise may lower risk of chronic lifestyle disease or disability. 
Identify major cardiovascular disease risk factors and the recommended clinical values for each, and explain to the client to what extent each is affected by exercise. 
Identify and apply current recommendations regarding physical activity for disease prevention in adults. 
Identify and explain to the client the appropriate exercise variables recommended to achieve a beneficial change in risk factors and disease prevention. 
Explain to the client the different roles of cardiovascular conditioning and muscular conditioning in enhancing general health and for preventing specific diseases or conditions. 
Reinforce the need to undertake additional lifestyle modifications to improve health. 
Access relevant sources of information to determine health problems of target group and the established causes of the health problem. 
Locate and critically evaluate effectiveness of other health promotion interventions to develop an evidence based approach that would cause beneficial change in health status of the target group. 
Obtain information about the level of physical activity currently undertaken by participants using an appropriate method of measuring physical activity and determine whether current physical activity level is sufficient to gain health benefits. 
Collect information about current health problems or concerns, lifestyle and other factors affecting participation in physical activity. 
Design a multifaceted approach to health promotion activities including education and skill building. 
Demonstrate recognition of and support for the importance of access and equity in the provision of physical activity interventions. 
Ensure intervention addresses identified client barriers to participation. 
Conduct appropriate health and fitness assessments to establish baseline measures and monitor client progress. 
Fully explain intervention strategies to participants. 
Provide additional support materials and assist client to access additional sources of relevant information to improve health status. 
Implement motivational strategies to encourage behaviour change and exercise adherence based on behaviour change models and determinants of exercise adherence. 
Monitor client's physiological responses during activity sessions and make appropriate adjustments to exercise variables as required to ensure client safety. 
Maintain records of relevant documentation in accordance with relevant legislation, and organisational policy and procedure. 
Conduct health promotion and education activities relating to aspects of physical activity, diet and lifestyle that directly effect the reduction of risk factors and prevention of chronic disease. 
Ensure health promotion and education activities support clients to take a self-care approach to health in line with individual needs. 
Recognise clients that may need further assistance from medical or allied health professionals and organise referral. 
Re-administer questionnaires relating to exercise behaviour and health status to determine changes in behaviour. 
Obtain feedback from participants about the effectiveness of the physical activity sessions and other health promotion activities conducted. 
Ascertain level of compliance and comfort with recommended strategies. 
Identify any obstacles or problems for future reference. 

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