Develop basic fitness programs

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SRFFIT004B, 'Develop basic fitness programs'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Develop basic fitness programs' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

Gather pre-programming information, including a client's current fitness level

1.1

Identify a client's fitness level from their fitness screening and appraisal

1.2

Identify a range of exercises to target specific fitness components

1.3

Identify factors that will effect a client's ability to perform in an exercise program

1.4

Consider medical or injury problems stated by the client during the appraisal, exercise screening, and recommendations from a medical practitioner or allied health professional when a program is developed for a client

1.5

Consider the client's fitness level in a range of areas when developing a client exercise profile

1.6

Design a program that would create a balanced fitness profile, or meets the specific client needs

2

Develop a basic exercise plan of general activities suited to client's needs, lifestyle and exercise preferences

2.1

Plan a general activity program for a client to maximise the positive aspects of their environment and personal attributes for long term adherence to a program

2.2

Incorporate motivation techniques to maximise exercise program adherence

2.3

Develop a general activities plan

2.4

Record recommendations to the client in terms of safety and adherence

2.5

Gain the client's agreement to the exercise plan

3

Develop a fitness program for clients

3.1

Utilise principles of exercise program design to develop fitness programs for clients given all relevant information regarding the client

3.2

Outline the relative contribution to aerobic and anaerobic fitness of a variety of activities relevant to the client

3.3

Apply programming guidelines to developing aerobic, strength, endurance and stretching programs relevant to client's goals and fitness and, the relative benefits desired from the program

3.4

Develop appropriate aerobic fitness, strength, endurance, and stretching programs for clients

4

Give clear and effective instruction ensuring effective services provision and vocal effectiveness

4.1

Demonstrate an effective instructional model

4.2

Instruct a set of exercises so that they can be accurately copied

4.3

Use an appropriate client interaction skills and techniques to show a caring attitude

4.4

Self-evaluate aspects of one's performance as an instructor

4.5

Demonstrate strategies for voice projection and communication that prevent vocal damage in the gymnasium, aqua and/or exercise to music situation

5

Supervise fitness activities in a manner that makes the client feel at ease, safe and motivated

5.1

Provide effective and efficient instructor supervision

5.2

Apply gymnasium rules and etiquette

5.3

Deal with appropriately, negative attitudes and personal difficulties that clients might experience in a fitness activities situation

5.4

Use appropriate behaviour and strategies to assist clients in a variety of situations where clients might feel embarrassed, competitive or aggressive

5.5

Utilise appropriate behaviour and strategies to ensure easy and effective fitness activities

5.6

Time management strategies are displayed during fitness activities and program instruction

6

Review and adapt a client's exercise program in accordance with their progress

6.1

Evaluate parameters of the fitness level being developed in the program

6.2

Obtain feedback from clients on their own personal progress and their degree of satisfaction with service provision at the centre

6.3

Undertake relevant fitness appraisals to monitor a client's fitness development

6.4

Record the clients amended/adapted exercise program on to a program card

7

Display an appropriate instructional style

7.1

Demonstrate the personal qualities of an effective instructor, using styles and behaviours that encourage clients and recognise behaviours that intimidate clients

7.2

Utilise relationship and task-oriented instructional styles, appropriate to the instructors own personality, while relating to clients in a caring, approachable and energetic manner


Qualifications and Skillsets

SRFFIT004B appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT42507 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
  • HLT42512 - Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance