ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Develop leisure education programs based on the individual client’s needs

1.1 Determine the suitability of the client for involvement on a leisure education program

1.2 Determine the components of a leisure education program that would be of benefit to the client, using appropriate assessment tools and processes

1.3 Determine leisure education goals based on assessed needs

1.4 Develop a leisure education program incorporating the required components

1.5 Document leisure education session plans and include particular detail on content and processes

2. Conduct leisure education programs

2.1 Develop professional relationships with client, colleagues and other relevant parties

2.2 Use appropriate helping skills relevant to the client and leisure education program

2.3 Adapt the environment and equipment to maximise client participation

2.4 Use effective presentation techniques with an emphasis on encouraging participation

2.5 Encourage and assist the client to achieve documented goals

2.6 Be flexible and adapt the leisure education session plan where necessary

3. Evaluate the effectiveness of leisure education programs

3.1 Determine criteria for evaluation and review

3.2 Assess client progress against goals

3.3 Determine the effectiveness of individual education sessions and the leisure education program as a whole

3.4 Document and evaluate program outcomes according to the client’s needs

3.5 Facilitate further design of leisure education programs using results and information from evaluation