Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

Use anatomical terminology and descriptions of the musculoskeletal structure of the body when instructing clients

1.1

Apply the components of fitness and the function of the body systems to common fitness activities

1.2

Use anatomical terminology and describe and demonstrate movements of the body to clients

1.3

Relate the location and function of the major bones of the upper and lower extremities and axial skeleton to movement when instructing clients

1.4

Relate the structure and function of the major joints of the body to exercise to movement when instructing clients

1.5

Relate the gross structure of skeletal muscle and its relationship to movement to movements when instructing clients

1.6

Relate major muscles and their prime moving movements at major joints in the body to movement when instructing clients.

1.7

Relate the neural control of skeletal muscle contraction to movement when instructing clients

1.8

Relate basic types of neural feedback involved in the coordination of movement to movement when instructing clients

1.9

Measure and relate the relationship between muscle size and strength to movement when instructing clients

1.10

Explain the basic structural adaptations to musculoskeletal tissue that occur as a result of fitness training to clients

2

Relate the functioning of the cardio-respiratory system to exercise instruction

2.1

Identify and explain the structure and function of the various parts of the cardio-respiratory system, related to exercise to clients

2.2

Relate the process of transport and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during exercise to fitness outcomes when instructing clients

2.3

Measure client heart rates and blood pressure responses during submaximal aerobic activity and used to set training loads to target specific client energy system involvement

2.4

Use ratings of perceived exertion during submaximal aerobic activity, muscle endurance activities, lactate endurance and maximal strength activities to measure and adjust the work intensity of clients

2.5

Compare the oxygen demands for various fitness activities

2.6

Explain the physiological adaptations of the cardio-respiratory system as a result of fitness training to clients

2.7

Recognise and use symptoms and effects of specific muscular fatigue and blood lactate accumulation during muscle endurance activities to adjust exercise intensity

3

Apply a knowledge of the body's energy systems to exercise instruction

3.1

Explain the effect of exercise intensity on the energy substrate to clients during fitness instruction

3.2

Apply the limiting factors of the body's energy systems to the setting of exercise intensities when instructing fitness activities

4

Use a knowledge of the lever systems of the human body and resistance equipment to set safe and effective exercise intensities

4.1

Use the common terms used to qualify the basic principles of biomechanics when instructing fitness activities

4.2

Identify and explain the basic lever systems in both anatomical and mechanical lever systems to clients

4.3

Use the lever systems in the human body and their role in movement and stability to provide safe and effective exercises for clients

4.4

Take into account the use of levers and cams in resistance equipment to alter the force required by muscles and affect joint stability when developing programs and instructing fitness activities

4.5

Take into account the effect of changes in lever length on muscle force output in both anatomical and mechanical lever when instructing fitness activities

5

Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the factors that motivate people to commence and stay with a long term fitness program

5.1

Recognise and use the factors that encourage people to adhere to exercise programs when instructing clients

5.2

Recognise and apply common reasons for discontinuation of fitness programs when setting program guidelines

5.3

Discuss habits, lifestyle, family situation, likes and dislikes which might be relevant to writing an appropriate exercise program with the client

5.4

Use the physical and the psychological characteristics that apply to each stage of fitness, stages of change and the most appropriate form of motivation at each level when instructing clients

5.5

Direct clients to understand and overcome their own barriers to the continuation of an exercise program

5.6

Identify the steps involved in establishing a behavioural change that results in their long term adherence to an exercise program to the client and use when instructing clients

5.7

Take into account people's idiosyncrasies and behavioural patterns and industry standards when instructing clients