Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to deliver an approved community fitness program designed to promote wellbeing and increase physical activity levels. This unit focuses on the skills needed to deliver programs that are low intensity, in order to minimise risk and enable delivery to general populations, and to monitor and report on the program outcomes to the approving authority. Program evaluation remains the responsibility of the approving authority.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to exercise trainers and recreation program instructors working in a range of locations and with a range of clients in diverse environments including aquatic, recreation, leisure, fitness and community centres.
This unit is applicable to those working in fitness venues, gyms or other exercise environments.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Prepare for program delivery. |
1.1. Obtain confirmation that the program is approved by an approving authority . 1.2. Confirm venue or facility requirements and resources required for program delivery. 1.3. Confirm access to the venue or facility meets the needs and requirements of the clients according to organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements . |
2. Deliver approved community fitness program. |
2.1. Screen clients according to program guidelines and organisational policies and procedures. 2.2. Deliver pre -session instructions according to program and venue or facility requirements. 2.3. Explain and demonstrate the program using a appropriate instructional techniques . 2.4. Explain and demonstrate the correct use of any equipment required for the program according to manufacturer's instructions and organisational policies and procedures. 2.5. Show sensitivity to cultural and social differences . |
3. Monitor and modify the activities. |
3.1. Monitor exercise intensity, technique and safety of clients continuously throughout the program according to program guidelines. 3.2. Deliver effective and positive feedback to clients regarding correct program intensity or technique. 3.3. Modify activities as required to ensure program continues to meet the needs and requirements of clients and minimise injuries. |
4. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the program. |
4.1. Seek and respond to feedback from clients. 4.2. Identify modifications to instructional technique in response to feedback. 4.3. Identify aspects needing further emphasis or development and document for reporting to approving authority as required. 4.4. Maintain records according to program guidelines and organisational policies and procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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. |
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Approving authority may include: |
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Venue or facility may include: |
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Venue or facility requirements may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Access may include: |
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Clients may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include |
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Legislation and regulatory requirements may include: |
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Cultural and social differences may include |
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Pre -session instructions must include: |
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Instructional techniques may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Monitor may include: |
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Feedback may include: |
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Records may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Fitness
Competency Field
Fitness