Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and deliver exercise for clients aged 50 and over. It involves planning, demonstration, instruction, review and modification of activities and instructional techniques to meet client needs.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to exercise instructors and community fitness leaders who work in facilities that provide a range of exercise programs to older clients who present with managed medical conditions. The unit is applicable to those employed in fitness environments such as fitness venues, community facilities and those working autonomously in the fitness and health industries.
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. Plan the exercise. |
1.1. Apply appropriate pre -exercise screening procedures for older clients prior to participation in an exercise program according to organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements . 1.2. Identify the characteristics of the older clients and their needs and expectations . 1.3. Consult with family members where appropriate to clarify any risk factors identified in pre-exercise assessment in order to recognise the sign and symptoms of major types of injuries or conditions that are commonly associated with older clients. 1.4. Obtain client's permission to seek advice from a medical or allied health professional to clarify health, medical or injury concerns according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.5. Provide advice on alternative options for clients who are unsuitable for the planned exercise according to organisational policies and procedures, selecting options according to the clients needs. 1.6. Select exercises from an appropriate exercise repertoire that match the client's needs, abilities and goals. 1.7. Select and modify appropriate equipment according to needs of clients and organisational policies and procedures. 1.8. Determine the instructional techniques appropriate to the clients and select and apply appropriate baseline assessments that inform the benefits of exercise. |
2. Instruct the exercise session. |
2.1. Inform older clients about the physical changes that occur with the ageing process and communicate benefits of exercise for older clients to clients. 2.2. Show sensitivity to cultural and social differences 2.3. Communicate the general features of balanced nutrition and provide healthy eating information to improve overall health and support exercise goals. 2.4. Explain and demonstrate the exercises to clients and provide opportunities for questioning and clarification. 2.5. Modify exercises to ensure they are safe and effective for older clients. 2.6. Demonstrate and instruct correct use of equipment according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions. 2.7. Monitor exercise intensity, technique and safety of clients during session and modify as required according to client responses. 2.8. Apply appropriate motivational techniques to encourage clients and make any required modifications to activities. |
3. Evaluate the exercise session. |
3.1. Evaluate the exercise session according to client and or caregiver feedback and personal reflection. 3.2. Provide feedback to the client group on their progress and any changes recommended. 3.3. Identify modifications to the exercise plan where relevant to meet needs identified through evaluation. |
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 instruction of multiple exercise sessions that are of sufficient duration and breadth to allow the demonstration of competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also 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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Pre -exercise screening must include: |
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Exercise programs 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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Older clients may include: |
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Needs and expectations may include: |
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Major types of injuries or conditions may include |
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Medical or allied health professional may include: |
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Exercise repertoire may include: |
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Ageing process may include: |
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Injury risks may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Cultural and social differences may include: |
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Instructional techniques may include: |
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Baseline assessment may include: |
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Balanced nutrition may include: |
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Motivational techniques may include: |
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Modifications may include: |
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Exercise plan may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Fitness
Competency Field
Fitness