Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain client information, conduct kinesiology tests and correlate client and practitioner perspectives to make an assessment about healing needs. Kinesiologists are not expected to diagnose conditions but must be able to recognise the indications and contraindications of conditions.
This unit applies to kinesiologists.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare the client for kinesiology balance | 1.1 Provide clear information about muscle monitoring and balancing and confirm understanding 1.2 Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the balance 1.3 Inform the client of potential reactions during and following a session and the appropriate course of action to take 1.4 Explain to the client how the balancing process supports innate healing capacities and the role of the kinesiologist as the facilitator for that process |
2. Identify priority issue through kinesiological enquiry | 2.1 Identify priority issue based on client’s expectations, review of data from assessment and the client treatment plan 2.2 Respond to client enquiries using language the client understands 2.3 Muscle monitor to confirm client's willingness and capacity for healing on the priority issue 2.4 Identify and record imbalances according to modality procedures and the client treatment plan 2.5 Identify and evaluate need for singular or multiple sessions based on outcomes of enquiry and client feedback |
3. Apply balancing techniques through muscle monitoring | 3.1 Identify balancing options and select relevant muscles using established modality protocols based on kinesiology enquiry and assessment indications 3.2 Use the condition and response of the client as a continual feedback to the initial assessment 3.3 Maintain client-focused attention throughout the session 3.4 Use appropriate correction techniques as indicated by muscle monitoring responses 3.5 Explain corrections and/or activities performed during the session to the client |
4. Monitor and record progress of balancing | 4.1 Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of all corrections 4.2 Recognise reactions to treatment and respond promptly if necessary 4.3 Continue applying corrections until the muscle monitoring process indicates that the balance is complete for this session or the agreed amount of time has passed/elapsed 4.4 Record client awareness relevant to issue on assessment record 4.5Compare baseline assessment and evaluate effectiveness of balance |
5. Finalise the session | 5.1 Educate client in relevant and practical techniques that support the balance 5.2 Answer client queries with clarity using appropriate language 5.3 Use honesty and integrity when explaining recommendations to the client 5.4 Request client to monitor reactions and to contact practitioner as required 5.5 Promote client independence and self-responsibility in treatment when appropriate 5.6 Accurately document details of information provided to client 5.7 Determine need for ongoing sessions in consultation with client |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 200 hours of kinesiology client consultation work
prepared for and managed full contextual balances according to modality procedures for at least 40 different people, 10 of whom must be seen at least 3 times. Clients must include males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations
demonstrated accurate muscle monitoring including the starting point, range of test, and the testing direction of at least 70 muscles, either individually or as part of a group, on at least 2 occasions per muscle or group. Muscles of the neck, shoulder, arm, trunk, hip and upper leg, lower leg and foot must be included
used surrogate muscle balancing on at least 3 different muscles from 3 different regions of the body
performed each of the following balancing techniques on at least 2 occasions:
general kinesiology techniques, including:
pre-checks for balancing: hydration, central and governing meridians, switching/overload
stress statements, goals and affirmations, including reactive stress process
use of scan lists
age recession using muscle monitoring
balancing via a surrogate
polarity
specific muscle balancing techniques, including:
proprioception: spindle cell mechanism and golgi tendon apparatus
reflexes including:
spinal
neurolymphatic
neurovascular
surrogate muscle balancing
balancing unmonitorable muscles, tendons and ligaments
muscle stretch
repeated/sustained muscle imbalance
reactive muscle patterns
structural balancing techniques, including:
posture analysis balancing
balancing regions of the physical body including the neck, lower back, upper back, pelvis, neck and jaw
joints, including the knee, hip, shoulder and temporomandibular joints (TMJ)
gait reflexes
righting reflexes or cloacals
cranial imbalances
structural deviations
neurological balancing techniques, including:
central and governing meridian circuit
neurological disorganisation
cross crawl integration
fight/flight survival responses
neurological integration
emotional balancing techniques, including:
emotional stress release
emotional defusion techniques
using lists of emotions
visualisations/imagery
psychological reversals
addressing fears and phobias
vibrational balancing techniques, including:
use of vibrational essences
use of colour and sound in balancing
balancing the human subtle energy systems including the acupuncture meridian system, chakras, figure 8 energy flows and the aura
balancing meridians and acupressure points including the use of the law of 5 elements
nutritional balancing techniques, including:
food sensitivity monitoring
food sensitivity/intolerance balancing
balancing biochemical factors including hydration, dysglycemic, absorption of nutrients, and bioavailability of nutrients
toxin elimination balancing
balancing to support detoxification
use of Riddler's and nutritional points in balancing
nutritional support and digestive disturbance balancing
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for client balancing:
codes of conduct
duty of care
informed consent
mandatory reporting
practitioner/client boundaries
privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
records management
work role boundaries
working within scope of practice
presenting symptoms that require referral to a medical practitioner
work health and safety
the innate healing capacities of the body
factors that may interfere with balancing:
over-facilitation
energy capacity and availability
energy blockage
suppression
willingness to change
potential dangers for balancing, including dangers of placing food in the mouth during sensitivity testing
potential reactions during balancing and how to respond:
discomfort
emotional reactions
feedback - verbal, tactile, visual
deep relaxation
changes in body temperature
healing crisis
methods of monitoring treatment progress, including:
client feedback
challenge correction/more mode
re-assessment of original issues
types of reinforcement suggestions and resources that can be provided to clients for their use outside the clinical environment
ways to respond to barriers to progress within a kinesiology framework
muscle monitoring position and direction for at least 70 muscles, including:
muscle origin
insertion
action
contraction
extension
range and direction of test
general kinesiology techniques, why and how they are used:
pre-checks for balancing: hydration, central and governing meridians, switching/overload
stress statements, goals and affirmations, including reactive stress process
use of scan lists
age recession using muscle monitoring
balancing via a surrogate
polarity
specific muscle balancing techniques, why and how they are used:
proprioception: spindle cell mechanism and golgi tendon apparatus
reflexes including:
spinal
neurolymphatic
neurovascular
surrogate muscle balancing
balancing unmonitorable muscles, tendons and ligaments
muscle stretch
repeated/sustained muscle imbalance
reactive muscle patterns
structural balancing techniques , why and how they are used, including:
posture analysis balancing,
balancing regions of the physical body including the neck, lower back, upper back, pelvis, neck and jaw
joints, including the knee, hip, shoulder and TMJ
gait reflexes
righting reflexes or cloacals
cranial imbalances
structural deviations
neurological balancing techniques, why and how they are used, including:
central and governing meridian circuit
neurological disorganisation
cross crawl integration
fight/flight survival responses
neurological integration
emotional balancing techniques, why and how they are used, including:
emotional stress release
emotional defusion techniques
using lists of emotions
visualisations/imagery
psychological reversals
addressing fears and phobias
emotional impact on physical structure
vibrational balancing techniques, why and how they are used, including:
vibrational essences
colour and sound in balancing
balancing the human subtle energy systems including the acupuncture meridian system, chakras, figure 8 energy flows and the aura
balancing meridians and acupressure points including the use of the law of 5 elements
nutritional balancing techniques, why and how they are used, including:
food sensitivity monitoring
food sensitivity/intolerance balancing
balancing biochemical factors including hydration, dysglycemic, absorption of nutrients, and bioavailability of nutrients
toxin elimination balancing
balancing to support detoxification
use of Riddler's and nutritional points in balancing
nutritional support and digestive disturbance balancing
cautious considerations of current supplementation
boundaries of a kinesiologist’s role in relation to nutrition
need for referral to dietician, herbalist, naturopath, or homeopath
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated clinical environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:
client information – case history, treatment plan
private consultation area
massage/table and chair
reference manual
hand sanitiser and/or hot running water for washing hands
modelling of industry operating conditions, including provision of services to the general public
clinic supervision by a person who meets the assessor requirements outlined below for at least 50 of the 200 hours of client consultations. The remaining 150 hours may be completed under the guidance of a mentor. The mentor must either meet the assessor requirements outlined below or be registered with an Australian professional body that represents kinesiologists as a mentor.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
In addition, assessors must:
have at least 2 years current clinical experience working as a kinesiologist providing services to the general public
hold practising membership of an Australian professional body that represents kinesiologists
fulfil the continuing professional development requirements of the professional body to which they belong
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.