Application
This unit describes the skills required to conduct a fitness appraisal and screening for small groups or organisations (up to 30 people) within Defence, to determine the current fitness state, goals and limitations against the organisation’s fitness requirements, and to record and communicate the results. Fitness appraisal informs the development of a fitness program.
This unit was developed for physical trainers or combat fitness leaders of the ADF who provide basic organic fitness training support to small groups or organisations in an operational setting, but may be relevant to others who work in this field. This function may be performed in addition to their primary trade or employment over a range of familiar and predictable contexts.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit require clearance by a supervising fitness instructor, however, they will work autonomously, while performing routine tasks in a familiar context.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Determine fitness goals and current physical activity patterns or limitations of a group | 1.1 Determine group fitness goals via liaison with group leaders and through understanding of the group’s specific role within the organisation. 1.2 Screen the group to identify the presence of injury or any health condition that poses a risk to the member participating in a fitness program. 1.3 Conduct further screening on any member of the group requiring an assessment by a health care practitioner to establish their suitability to participate in a fitness program. |
2. Conduct a basic fitness appraisal | 2.1 Choose a fitness appraisal method by considering the group fitness goals and current perceived fitness state. 2.2 Conduct basic fitness appraisals of the group. 2.3 Record and compare fitness appraisal results to the desired fitness goals of the group to inform the development of the fitness program. 2.4 Explain the results of the fitness appraisal to the group, including the potential impact on fitness program development. 2.5 Identify the group’s health and fitness status, including recommendations from health professionals, to inform the development of the fitness program. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
conducting interviews
solving problems
producing documents
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
documentation processes relevant to fitness appraisal
locate current organisational policies and procedures pertinent to fitness training
role of other fitness training providers and support services
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Physical Training