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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency.

Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised  text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Prepare for a physical training session 

1.1 Session plan  and other planning information  is received from the unit physical training coordinator.

1.2 Where necessary, unclear aspects of the planning information are clarified with the coordinator.

1.3 Physical training aims and objectives of the group are confirmed against the allocated session plan.

1.4 Physical training session and activities  are rehearsed to ensure correct technique and method of delivery are followed.

1.5 Clarification is sought from appropriate persons  on points of doubt during the planning of the physical training session.

1.6 Session safety risk management plan  is reviewed and applied in the local area and environment.

1.7 Current Defence injury prevention techniques are considered and applied to the session plan.

1.8 Potentially harmful practices , as outlined in the session plan, are avoided.

1.9 Resources  are identified and organised to enable the physical training session to occur in accordance with the session plan.

2. Conduct a basic physical training session 

2.1 Dress and presentation are appropriate for the conduct of the planned physical training session.

2.2 Pre -class instructions  are delivered to ensure the group is informed and prepared to commence the session.

2.3 Warm-up instruction is delivered to ensure participants are physically and mentally prepared for the session.

2.4 Session is conducted to achieve a physical training outcome as detailed in the session plan.

2.5 Appropriate methods of instruction  are applied in the session to impart the greatest benefit to the participants.

2.6 Methods to ensure correct technique for safety and efficiency are implemented and monitored.

2.7 Common technical errors  are adjusted and corrected and the correct technique  is demonstrated.

2.8 Cool-down instruction is delivered to bring the participants back to a resting state.

2.9 Own performance is reviewed. 

3. Motivate participants 

3.1 Appropriate motivational techniques  are applied to achieve the desired physical effort and exercise intensity.

3.2 Constructive and positive feedback is provided to participants in order to guide and recognise performance.

3.3 Those in the class with poor coordination are accommodated and less skilled performers are assisted.

3.4 Participants' exercise intensity is monitored  and adjusted as required.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• move in a controlled and efficient manner while participating in a variety of exercise

Required Knowledge 

• Defence Injury Prevention Program
• equity and diversity
• factors of human performance
• legislation and common law pertinent to duty of care
• work health and safety (WHS)
• organisational policies and procedures pertinent to Defence sport and physical training
• methods of instruction and principles of instruction
• risk management
• theory of physical training

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessment must confirm the ability to provide safe physical instruction to Defence personnel at all times.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over a number of classes to ensure consistency of performance.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access to an appropriate facility and relevant equipment.

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Session plan  may include:

• resource requirements
• safety risk management plan
• session objectives
• session phases
• specified activities
• stage of training
• suggested number of participants
• time allocation
• training venue

Other planning information  may include:

• location/training area
• participant information
• specific timings

Physical training session and activities  may include:

• agility sessions and activities:

• balancing
• crawling
• cutting
• jumping
• landing
• low foot assisted gate vault
• pivoting
• rolling (forward, shoulder, log rolls)
• swinging
• turning

• endurance sessions and activities:

• basic circuit (incorporating agility and strength components)
• relays
• interval training
• run <3 km (sand shoes only/no load carriage)
• walking (no load carriage)

• minor team games sessions:

• continuous cricket
• irish cricket
• skittle ball
• softball
• team passing
• volleyball

• strength sessions and activities:

• arm curl (torsion bar)
• dips
• heaves
• overhead press (torsion bar)push-ups
• rope climbing
• rifle exercises
• sit-ups
• squats

Appropriate persons  may include:

• combat fitness leader
• physical training instructor

Session safety risk management plan  may include: 

• analysis of the activity format and content
• analysis of the identified risks in order to establish a risk level
• assessment and prioritisation of risks and identification of risk treatment strategies
• consideration of previously identified and proven injury prevention strategies during activity planning
• identification of injury risks in the planned activity
• reviewing the effectiveness of risk treatment strategies during and after the activity
• treatment or controlling of identified risks

Potentially harmful practices  may include:

• ballistic movements
• deep knee bends
• exercising while sick or injured
• exercising in extremes of temperature
• multiple repetitions
• pounding on the spot
• spinal hyperextension
• straight leg sit-ups

Resources  may include:

• cricket bats
• footballs
• free weights
• service rifles
• softballs
• torsion bars

Pre-class instructions  may include:

• appropriate and safe footwear and clothing
• correct breathing
• correct exercise techniques
• outline of the session
• pain/discomfort
• personal introduction
• rest periods
• welcome

Appropriate methods of instruction  may include:

• appropriate positioning
• avoidance of competing against the class
• body language
• demonstration of performance:

• explain, demonstrate, imitate
• explain, demonstrate, practice
• demonstrate, explain, practice

• establishing rapport
• mannerisms
• monitoring and encouraging class response
• personality
• rehearsal
• session organisation
• verbal communication:

• encouragement
• voice clarity
• pitch
• modulation

• visual and verbal cueing with variety
• visual previewing

Correct technique  may include:

• large well defined movements
• working within limits

Common technical errors  may include:

• arms too high or low
• lower back hyper extended
• knees over feet
• shoulders rounded
• stretching rounded back

Reviewing own performance  may include:

• appropriate intensity applied
• class format and control
• instructional techniques
• participant exercise technique monitored
• participant motivation achieved

Appropriate motivational techniques  may include:

• competition
• endeavour
• enthusiasm
• individual effort
• mental toughness
• realism
• sense of achievement
• team work
• the will to win
• variety

Participants' exercise intensity is monitored  may include:

• heart rate response
• form and fatigue
• motivation and enthusiasm suitable to the class format
• perceived rate of exertion