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Evidence Guide: SISFFIT303A - Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery

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SISFFIT303A - Develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify specific population clients.

  1. Recognise possible medical conditions, possible injuries and possible use of prescribed medications that should exclude an individual from undertaking a fitness appraisal or participating in exercise without a medical clearance and discuss with client.
  2. Apply a recognised risk stratification process to the client's information to determine the risk status of the client and the level of risk associated with participation in exercise.
  3. Recommend clients who need to make an appointment with a medical or allied health professional as required and implement actions resulting from evaluation of risk status.
  4. Identify specific populations common to the fitness industry requiring modification to exercise or exercise programs.
Recognise possible medical conditions, possible injuries and possible use of prescribed medications that should exclude an individual from undertaking a fitness appraisal or participating in exercise without a medical clearance and discuss with client.

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Apply a recognised risk stratification process to the client's information to determine the risk status of the client and the level of risk associated with participation in exercise.

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Recommend clients who need to make an appointment with a medical or allied health professional as required and implement actions resulting from evaluation of risk status.

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Identify specific populations common to the fitness industry requiring modification to exercise or exercise programs.

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Provide advice to specific population clients regarding exercise testing and participation.

  1. Explain to the client, the legal and ethical limitations of a fitness instructor in prescribing and delivering exercise to identified specific populations, and the need for a suitably qualified exercise, medical or allied health professional to design an exercise program is acknowledged.
  2. Apply an understanding of the specific requirements of individuals with specific disease states or conditions when providing information about exercise testing or exercise participation.
  3. Apply an understanding of the pathology of the identified disease state, condition or injury to exercise.
  4. Investigate the effects of medications commonly used to manage the disease or condition through consultation or research.
  5. Promote the benefits of exercise for specific populations and discuss the anticipated structural and physiological improvements with clients.
  6. Recommend suitable fitness activities and exercises and identify unsuitable or contraindicated activities and exercises.
  7. Provide advice regarding exercise programs currently available in the fitness industry for specific population clients or groups.
Explain to the client, the legal and ethical limitations of a fitness instructor in prescribing and delivering exercise to identified specific populations, and the need for a suitably qualified exercise, medical or allied health professional to design an exercise program is acknowledged.

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Apply an understanding of the specific requirements of individuals with specific disease states or conditions when providing information about exercise testing or exercise participation.

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Apply an understanding of the pathology of the identified disease state, condition or injury to exercise.

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Investigate the effects of medications commonly used to manage the disease or condition through consultation or research.

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Promote the benefits of exercise for specific populations and discuss the anticipated structural and physiological improvements with clients.

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Recommend suitable fitness activities and exercises and identify unsuitable or contraindicated activities and exercises.

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Provide advice regarding exercise programs currently available in the fitness industry for specific population clients or groups.

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Deliver exercise programs for specific populations under the guidance of medical or allied health professionals.

  1. Apply exercise considerations and exercise prescription guidelines relevant to the identified specific populations to the delivery of fitness activities undertaken by specific population clients who are under the supervision of an appropriate medical or allied health professional.
  2. Advise clients that exhibit signs of poor exercise tolerance to any fitness activity to stop the exercise immediately and make an appointment to see a medical or allied health professional.
  3. Identify modifications to exercise or exercise programs, fitness programs and facilities in consultation with a medical or allied health professional.
Apply exercise considerations and exercise prescription guidelines relevant to the identified specific populations to the delivery of fitness activities undertaken by specific population clients who are under the supervision of an appropriate medical or allied health professional.

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Advise clients that exhibit signs of poor exercise tolerance to any fitness activity to stop the exercise immediately and make an appointment to see a medical or allied health professional.

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Identify modifications to exercise or exercise programs, fitness programs and facilities in consultation with a medical or allied health professional.

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Identify a network of medical and allied health professionals.

  1. Refer fitness clients to medical or allied health professionals when contraindications to exercise are identified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  2. Use appropriate documentation and terminology to communicate information to medical or allied health professionals when referring fitness clients.
  3. Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
  4. Identify and access suitable reference points to develop awareness of specific populations.
  5. Identify medical or allied health professional suitable for referral of the client.
  6. Determine the most appropriate medical or allied health professional for referral according to the specific condition or needs of the client.
Refer fitness clients to medical or allied health professionals when contraindications to exercise are identified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

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Use appropriate documentation and terminology to communicate information to medical or allied health professionals when referring fitness clients.

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Maintain client confidentiality at all times.

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Identify and access suitable reference points to develop awareness of specific populations.

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Identify medical or allied health professional suitable for referral of the client.

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Determine the most appropriate medical or allied health professional for referral according to the specific condition or needs of the client.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

confirm sufficient knowledge of exercise modifications for specific populations.

identify specific population clients

apply knowledge of the pathology of the disease, condition or injury to exercise delivery

provide suitable advice to specific population clients about exercise participation

deliver exercise delivery for specific population clients after referral and under the supervision of health professionals.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills within a facility where a variety of exercise modes and equipment are available, such as a weights gym, pool, exercise to music room and an outdoor environment

access to a range of clients with a range of real or simulated fitness needs and expectations.

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 consulting with clients to determine their preferences and needs and designing and instructing an appropriate fitness program

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of exercise program principles and their use in developing client specific exercise programs

third-party reports from colleagues or supervisors detailing work performance.

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

SISFFIT304A Instruct and monitor fitness programs

SISFFIT307A Undertake client health assessment

SISFFIT308A Plan and deliver gym programs

SISFFIT309A Plan and deliver group exercise sessions

SISFFIT310A Plan and deliver water based fitness activities

Guidance information for assessment

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

obtain and provide information (within scope) related to common medical conditions, disorders, disabilities or impairments.

enable consultation, advice and monitoring of client performance

provide clear instruction and constructive feedback to a range of clients with specific needs

liaise with medical and allied health professionals

problem-solving skills to:

identify exercises targeted to specific fitness components

assess and adjust client performance

identify professional limitations and refer clients to relevant medical or allied health professional

numeracy skills to manage the time of clients and facility schedules

observation skills to identify potential issues that require action

literacy skills to record and update client information.

Required knowledge

principles of exercise program design to enable safe and effective program design

client induction and screening processes

structure and function of major body systems to enable the selection, instruction and adjustment of exercises appropriate to client needs including:

musculoskeletal

cardiovascular

nervous

digestive

pathology of common medical conditions or disorders

exercise modification requirements of specific population groups

effects of different exercise components on the major body systems to enable safe and appropriate exercise planning

motivational techniques to support client adherence to the exercise program

fitness industry or organisation guidelines, policies and procedures to support safe and effective operations

industry standard risk stratification process

Common medical conditions prevalent in children and young adolescents and older clients

Range Statement

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.

Actions resulting from evaluation of risk status may include:

referral to a medical or allied health professional for further medical evaluation and clearance

referral for clinical test

medical or allied health professional present for sub-maximal testing

suitably qualified fitness professional conducts sub-maximal testing

Medical orallied health professionals may include:

sports physician

sports doctor

general practitioner

physiotherapist

accredited exercise physiologist

occupational therapist

remedial massage therapist

chiropractor

osteopath

accredited practising dietician

psychologist

continence nurse advisor

Benefits of exercise for specific populations may include:

improved functional capacity

improved quality of life

independence

decreased mortality

decreased morbidity

decrease in medication dosage

relief of symptoms.

Clients may include:

experienced or inexperienced

adult or children

pre-natal

post-natal

menopausal

specific populations with medical or allied health clearance

medical conditions or injury under the supervision of an appropriate medical or allied health professional

healthy active older clients.

Contraindications to exercise may include:

absolute

relative

risk of participation outweighs any perceived benefits.

Exercise programs may include:

resistance training

circuit training

gym training

endurance training

aerobic fitness

group exercise fitness session

aqua fitness session

spinning

gentle exercise

aqua therapy

stretching session.

Level of risk may include:

low risk

moderate risk

high risk.

Common medical conditions may include:

hypertension

high cholesterol

continence issues

asthma

metabolic disease or conditions

diabetes

obesity

pregnancy (pre and post natal)

musculoskeletal conditions

rheumatoid arthritis

osteoarthritis

osteoporosis

lower back pain

neck issues

knee injuries

depression

menopause.

Medications may include:

lipid lowering agents

bronchodilators

anti hypertensive agents

insulin

oral hypoglycaemic

anti inflammatory

analgesic

anti-depressants

non-prescribed

multiple medicine interactions.

Pathology may include

the pathophysiology of the condition

variations of the pathophysiology of the disease and or condition

the physical or physiological effects of the disease and or condition

the psychological effects of the disease and or condition

method of how a sufferer should be managed if complications arise during a fitness activity

effect of the condition on exercise behaviour.

Signs of poor exercise tolerance may include:

shortness of breath

pallor

dizziness or light-headedness

swelling of ankles

nausea or vomiting

fatigue

leg cramps

claudication

redness

unusual heart rate response

loss of coordination.