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Evidence Guide: SISFFIT310A - Plan and deliver water based fitness activities

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SISFFIT310A - Plan and deliver water based fitness activities

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

Determine needs.

Identify the characteristics of the participant group and clarify their short and long term fitness goals.
Screen clients for health status and water familiarisation according to legislation and regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
Recommend clients seek advice from medical or allied health professionals to clarify any concerns or conditions which may affect safe participation in an aquatic environment.
Determine the instructional techniques appropriate to the participant group.

Identify the characteristics of the participant group and clarify their short and long term fitness goals.

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Screen clients for health status and water familiarisation according to legislation and regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.

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Recommend clients seek advice from medical or allied health professionals to clarify any concerns or conditions which may affect safe participation in an aquatic environment.

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Determine the instructional techniques appropriate to the participant group.

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Develop the session plan.

Identify a suitable range of water based fitness activities according to the identified needs of the participant group.
Analyse site aspects and pool design and identify issues which impact on the conduct of activities.
Select and sequence appropriate specific purpose aqua activities for the participant group.
Select appropriate participant equipment and ensure it is in good working order.
Allocate sufficient pool space and prepare instructor and safety resources for the session according to legislation and regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures and conditions and external influences.
Prepare a session plan and where appropriate incorporate a music mapping sheet.
Use energy, water and other resources effectively when planning, preparing and maintaining equipment and activity areas to reduce environmental impact.

Identify a suitable range of water based fitness activities according to the identified needs of the participant group.

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Analyse site aspects and pool design and identify issues which impact on the conduct of activities.

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Select and sequence appropriate specific purpose aqua activities for the participant group.

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Select appropriate participant equipment and ensure it is in good working order.

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Allocate sufficient pool space and prepare instructor and safety resources for the session according to legislation and regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures and conditions and external influences.

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Prepare a session plan and where appropriate incorporate a music mapping sheet.

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Use energy, water and other resources effectively when planning, preparing and maintaining equipment and activity areas to reduce environmental impact.

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Develop a water based circuit training session plan.

Identify the aims of the circuit training session.
Define expected outcomes of the circuit training session.
Identify a broad and varied exercise repertoire.
Plan and document a circuit training session plan using the principles of exercise planning.
Design clear and structured forms or cards for use in a circuit training session.

Identify the aims of the circuit training session.

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Define expected outcomes of the circuit training session.

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Identify a broad and varied exercise repertoire.

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Plan and document a circuit training session plan using the principles of exercise planning.

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Design clear and structured forms or cards for use in a circuit training session.

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Deliver water based fitness activities including circuit sessions.

Explain common types of injuries that would prevent participation and confirm that clients are not affected.
Demonstrate water familiarisation techniques and skills to assist clients as required.
Show sensitivity to cultural and social differences.
Conduct activities according to best practice principles of aquatic activities.
Demonstrate water based fitness activities using appropriate instructional techniques and provide explanations of the functionality of the activities to clients.
Demonstrate and instruct correct use of equipment during water based fitness sessions, according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions.
Recognise signs and symptoms of overtraining and potentially harmful practices and implement appropriate intervention strategies according to organisational policies and procedures.
Emulate water movement patterns when instructing from pool deck.
Incorporate, where appropriate, the effective use of music.

Explain common types of injuries that would prevent participation and confirm that clients are not affected.

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Demonstrate water familiarisation techniques and skills to assist clients as required.

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Show sensitivity to cultural and social differences.

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Conduct activities according to best practice principles of aquatic activities.

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Demonstrate water based fitness activities using appropriate instructional techniques and provide explanations of the functionality of the activities to clients.

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Demonstrate and instruct correct use of equipment during water based fitness sessions, according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions.

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Recognise signs and symptoms of overtraining and potentially harmful practices and implement appropriate intervention strategies according to organisational policies and procedures.

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Emulate water movement patterns when instructing from pool deck.

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Incorporate, where appropriate, the effective use of music.

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Monitor, evaluate and modify the session.

Monitor exercise intensity, technique and safety of clients during the session and address difficulties as required according to participant responses.
Recognise the signs and signals of a participant in difficulty and provide basic water assistance according to accepted best practice principles.
Apply appropriate motivational techniques to encourage clients and make any required modifications to activities.
Seek and acknowledge feedback from clients on the effectiveness of the water based fitness session.
Evaluate own performance according to planned outcomes and organisational policies and procedures.
Identify aspects needing further emphasis and attention in future sessions.
Identify modifications to future sessions in response to feedback and review of participant progress.

Monitor exercise intensity, technique and safety of clients during the session and address difficulties as required according to participant responses.

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Recognise the signs and signals of a participant in difficulty and provide basic water assistance according to accepted best practice principles.

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Apply appropriate motivational techniques to encourage clients and make any required modifications to activities.

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Seek and acknowledge feedback from clients on the effectiveness of the water based fitness session.

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Evaluate own performance according to planned outcomes and organisational policies and procedures.

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Identify aspects needing further emphasis and attention in future sessions.

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Identify modifications to future sessions in response to feedback and review of participant progress.

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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: plans, explains, demonstrates and conducts activities for multiple water based fitness sessions that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance whilst in the water and on pool deck monitors clients and provides feedback and intervention to improve individual skill performance as appropriate modifies instructional methods, styles and activities on an individual and group basis to enhance skill development as required addresses cultural needs in planning and instruction of water based fitness sessions plans circuit sessions with interrelated components, monitors the progress of the session and applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the session, such as equipment failure or client overtraining, and makes adjustments identifies common signs and signals of a participant experiencing difficulties in the water based fitness session and promptly determines possible contributing factors and formulates a suitable assistance plan including referring to suitably qualified personnel applies all organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements to ensure safety of clients and other facility users.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure planning and conducting activities for multiple participant groups of a size and nature that reflect current local and industry conditions. Assessment must also ensure: demonstration of skills within a facility with access to a suitable aquatic environment with appropriate depth, surfaces, entry, exit, water quality and temperature access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace such as equipment checklists and session plan proformas access to equipment for water based fitness activities access to a safe pool deck including instructor and safety resources access to documentation such as manufacturer specifications for equipment use access to a range of clients with a range of fitness needs.
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 instructing, monitoring and adjusting a range of water based fitness sessions appropriate to the needs and characteristics of a range of participant groups oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of the physiological and biomechanic adaptation for the safe planning, conduct and modification of safe and effective water based fitness activities portfolio showing participation in, planning and delivery of multiple water based fitness activities for clients with differing characteristics and needs. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: SISCAQU202A Perform basic water rescues SISAQU308A Instruct water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills
Guidance information for assessment

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

determine participant needs

provide explanations of the benefits of specific water based fitness activities

instruct safe and effective water based fitness sessions on pool-deck and in the water

demonstrate effective use of music for purposes of motivation and exercise intensity

determine any necessary basic water safety skills

seek feedback from clients

transferability of hydrodynamic principles whilst on pool-deck which emulate demonstration of exercises at water speed

problem-solving skills to:

evaluate participant characteristics and needs to develop and monitor appropriate water based fitness sessions

identify any medical conditions requiring further clarification

identify improvements to energy, water and other resources for environmental sustainability

conflict resolution skills to identify and respond to inappropriate behaviour to enable effective management of group cohesion

planning and organisational skills to:

plan a circuit session

prepare the exercise area and equipment

make modifications to the session

language and literacy skills to produce and document a circuit training session plan for the session

self-management and learning to maintain currency of knowledge and to provide effective water based exercise formats to clients

technology skills to enable the use of water based and instructor equipment

ability to perform non contact basic water assistance

general characteristics of the main social and cultural groups in Australian society and the key aspects that relate to their cultural and religious protocols and preferences for exercise

environmental and resource efficiency practices related to aquatic environments and fitness equipment.

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures and legislation relevant to enable the safe and effective conduct of water based exercise

concerns or conditions commonly considered as an impediment to safe participation in planned aquatic activities

physiological and biomechanical adaptation to exercising in water

hydrodynamic principles to enable safe and effective water based exercise

instructional techniques appropriate to participant characteristics and hydrodynamic effects of movement.

motivational techniques to provide appropriate encouragement and feedback to participant groups

instructional techniques suitable for circuit training sessions to enable use of strategies to produce positive outcomes for clients

a range of water-based fitness formats applicable to a wide range of clients to provide a variety of appropriate activities.

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.
Characteristics of the participant group may include:	age gender culture physical fitness body type and composition water familiarisation
Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:	Occupational Health and Safety duty of care working with children copyright and licensing industry registration.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:	Occupational Health and Safety duty of care privacy anti-discrimination copyright licensing child protection trade practices consumer protection environmental business registration and licences facility users.
Medical or allied 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 aboriginal health worker diabetes educator podiatrist.
Concerns or conditions may include:	chronic disease state medical condition or injury prescribed medication dependent upon assistance to enter and exit the pool.
Instructional techniques may include:	formations instructor preservation visual and verbal cueing mirror imaging emulating water movements anchored or weighted movement active or energetic movement propulsion or turbulent actions suspended movements in deep or shallow water efficient learning curves establishing rapport communication teaching positioning: in the water on pool deck in relation to clients, sound system, sun glare encouragement motivation voice clarity pitch non-verbal.
Water-based fitness activities may include:	interval circuit drills exercises games choreographed sessions to music deep water session equipment based.
Session plan may include	participant characteristic goals formations exercises music phases.
Identified needs may include:	sports, respiratory and muscle conditioning resistance training flexibility, mobility and coordination social and enjoyment.
Water Properties may include:	mass density viscosity hydrostatic pressure.
Forces that act upon the body in water may include:	buoyancy resistance turbulence propulsion inertia.
Site and pool design may include:	change rooms, toilets and showers participant and instructor storage cupboard pool deck seating, towel hooks and surface pool surface gradient pool temperature location of steps or ladders pool depths rails wall surface and ledge lane ropes.
Specific purpose aqua activities may include:	fitness balance and coordination drills fun and aquatic games social movement functionality.
Client Equipment may include:	kickboards flotation belts and vests flippers balls dumbbells paddles webbed gloves noodles, woggles, cookies, wafers and kick rollers resistance bands clothing and sun protection ankle cuffs shoes water-resistant heart rate monitors and stop watches.
Conditions and external influences may include:	weather conditions angle of sun-glare or sun protection other facility users spectators noise levels turbulence or eddy from users.
Signs and signals may include:	call for help muscle cramp dizziness localised pain.
Instructor and Safety Resources may include:	ropes reach poles flotation devices whistle ratio of instructors and or equipment to clients. access to hydration non slip pool deck instructor mat instructor aqua frame microphone circuit breaker power cord sound system circuit card holders equipment storage.
Music may include:	motivational themed phrased, unphrased cultural beats per minute selection should consider copyright and legal procedures.
Water familiarisation skills may include:	entering and exiting the pool ability to remain balanced and stable in moving water aquatic exercise familiarity movements in a variety of depths of water water safety awareness.
Basic water assistance may include:	non-swimming assistance techniques reach throw wade call for assistance from lifeguard or industry recognised employer.
Cultural and social differences may include:	modes of greeting, farewelling and conversation body language, including use of body gestures formality of language clothing.
Best practice principles of aquatic activities may include:	accepted preventative practice adopted throughout the aquatic industry to minimise safety hazards and risks Instructors Code of Conduct policies developed by the peak bodies responsible for the teaching of swimming and water safety such as AUSTSWIM Incorporated, Australian Swimming Incorporated, Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association, The Royal Life Saving Society Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia, and Sports Medicine Australia national activity organisation regulations and guidelines.
Motivational techniques may include:	arousal theories and control techniques zone of optimal function.
Feedback may include:	verbal written visual tactile.
Aims may include:	competition or performance targets self improvement fitness targets lifestyle adjustments.
Exercise repertoire may include:	cardio strength and conditioning flexibility.
Circuit training session plan may include:	phases of: preparation conditioning recovery adaptation rest intervals required equipment floor plan for equipment arrangement.
Principles of exercise planning may include:	frequency intensity duration movement environment program type.
Common types of injuries may include:	muscle or soft tissue injury back injury heart condition.
Potentially harmful practices may include:	hyperextension exercising while sick or in extremes of temperature multiple repetitions ballistic movements spinal hyperextension straight leg sit-ups lever length additional equipment.
Intervention strategies may include:	stopping or modifying the exercise modifying equipment.

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Evidence Guide: SISFFIT310A - Plan and deliver water based fitness activities

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

SISFFIT310A - Plan and deliver water based fitness activities

Determine needs.

Develop the session plan.

Develop a water based circuit training session plan.

Deliver water based fitness activities including circuit sessions.

Monitor, evaluate and modify the session.

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _