This unit applies to individuals who need to maintain peak fitness for performances that require a high level of stamina, strength and endurance. Physical conditioning is a vital aspect of a performer’s daily routine and to be effective, performers need to develop fitness programs that incorporate a well-developed understanding of anatomy and physiology, the principles of biomechanics, and the way these inform the development of advanced exercise programs. At this level, access to a fully equipped fitness studio or gym is required.
Work performed requires a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgement are required and individuals are expected to take responsibility for their own outputs.
Not applicable.
1. Design an advanced exercise program | 1.1. Discuss with relevant personnel the type of advanced exercise program best suited to own performance needs 1.2. Target each component of fitness with advanced applications of exercise modalities 1.3. Apply understanding of the lever and cam systems of exercise equipment when designing fitness programs 1.4. Undertake basic postural screening to determine whether exercises are needed to modify postural irregularities 1.5. Apply the frequency, intensity, type and time (FITT) principle to planning advanced aerobic conditioning, flexibility, muscular strength, endurance and power programs 1.6. Incorporate aspects of somatic methods that match own performance requirements into advanced exercise program 1.7. Document advanced exercise program, building in strategies for ongoing review and amendment |
2. Implement advanced exercise program | 2.1. Always perform warm-up and cool-down procedures in conjunction with exercise activities 2.2. Follow advanced exercise program under appropriate supervision 2.3. Use advanced applications of exercise modalities correctly according to manufacturer or instructor recommendations 2.4. Follow studio or gymnasium rules and etiquette 2.5. Amend exercise program to incorporate feedback and advice from relevant personnel as required |
3. Evaluate advanced exercise program | 3.1. Consider a range of factors when evaluating whether the goals of an advanced exercise program are being achieved 3.2. Evaluate physiological changes that occur as a result of implementing an advanced exercise program 3.3. Note symptoms that indicate over training and take account of these when revising advanced exercise program |
Required skills
communication skills to:
discuss aspects of advanced exercise programs with relevant personnel
interpret and clarify written and verbal instructions
initiative and enterprise skills to identify exercises that best meet own physical conditioning needs
planning and organising skills to:
identify a range of factors to be considered when developing an advanced exercise program
develop, implement and monitor the effectiveness of an advanced exercise program
problem-solving skills to:
resolve problems encountered in training
redesign an advanced exercise program to take account of issues identified as a result of evaluating the program after implementation
self-management skills to:
set goals in relation to increasing fitness levels
prepare for exercise program through OHS practices
demonstrate consistency, discipline and commitment in relation to evaluating and monitoring personal fitness levels
teamwork skills to participate in group training sessions
technical skills to:
execute a series of advanced body conditioning exercises using a diverse range of equipment
measure physiological responses to exercise, e.g. pulse and blood pressure
determine target exercise heart rates
technology skills to access and download information from the internet.
Required knowledge
well-developed knowledge of:
basic anatomy, physiology and nutritional principles as applied to performance activities
biomechanical principles
injury-prevention strategies
symptoms of over training
OHS procedures appropriate to performance-skills practice
gender issues relevant to exercise and conditioning, such as:
body image
hydration
nutrition
injury prevention
foot care
effect of different exercise routines on gender-specific physical attributes
muscular strength
skeletal differences
overview knowledge of:
principles common to different somatic methods
concepts used in somatic neuromuscular repatterning processes.
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 ability to: design an advanced exercise program that: meets performance needs incorporates a range of advanced applications of exercise modalities to target each component of fitness implement an advanced exercise program and evaluate its effectiveness work collaboratively with others to achieve fitness goals. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: sufficient space, facilities and equipment appropriate for fitness and conditioning exercise equipment and tools for monitoring and implementing exercise regimes, such as health-monitoring devices. |
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: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance evaluation of an advanced exercise program verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of maintaining a high level of fitness direct observation or video recording of the candidate undertaking an exercise program. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CUAOHS401A Apply movement and behavioural principles to physical conditioning CUAOHS402A Participate in gym and weight training for performances. |
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.
Relevant personnel may include: | teacher medical practitioner physiotherapist dietician mentor qualified fitness instructor supervisor colleague fellow student performer. |
Performance genres may include: | acrobatics and circus skills dance mime physical theatre. |
Components relate to: | strength flexibility stamina. |
Advanced applications of exercise modalities | advanced overload techniques in resistance training, such as: matrix supersets split programs plyometrics intermediate or advanced class intensities of: pump step spin Pilates yoga. |
Aspects of lever and cam systems | biomechanical principles: mass force velocity acceleration work momentum function of: levers cam pulley lever systems: 1st class 2nd class 3rd class lever alterations: force arm resistance arm axis of rotation. |
Aspects of somatic methods may relate to: | somatic movement coordination ideals, such as: action matches intention ideal movement coordination improves the body and its capacity to act volitional movements are reversible volitional movements feel light and easy muscles recruited are appropriate to the action (large muscles move large body masses) muscular tonus is proportionally distributed through the body movement is metabolically efficient mechanical forces are transmitted through the skeleton skeleton moves in spatial paths as if the head were perceptually leading the action skeletal movement is constrained solely by joint and ligamentous structure somatic neuro-muscular repatterning processes, such as: directed thinking processes used in the Alexander technique (direction) imagery processes used in Ideokinesis kinetic imagery used in Feldenkrais-method awareness through movement lessons kinetic imagery from body-mind centring exploratory movement sequences used in: Feldenkrais method body-mind centring Bartenieff fundamentals communicative touch and manipulation processes used: in the Alexander Technique to facilitate ideokinetic imagery in the Feldenkrais method in body-mind centring. |
Somatic methods | Alexander technique Bartenieff fundamentals body-mind centring Feldenkrais method Ideokinesis Pilates sensory awareness yoga Thera-Band. |
Advanced exercise program | muscular endurance muscular strength hypertrophy power speed cardiovascular endurance fat loss flexibility. |
Warm-up and cool-down procedures may include: | stretching joint-mobility exercises flexibility exercises aerobic activities anaerobic exercises coordinated breathing activities floor work. |
Factors may include: | completion of the program ease of exercise loads boredom achievement of exercise goals signs of over training goal achievement changes in exercise session results ease of effort outcome of fitness appraisal. |
Symptoms of over training may include: | tiredness lethargy decreased performance increased resting heart rate regular minor illnesses. |
Ways to take account may include: | adjusting the quality versus quantity ratio of training ensuring adequate rest setting realistic goals acknowledging the significance of issues associated with: sleep nutrition stress. |
Performing arts - OHS
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.