Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver, monitor, modify and evaluate pre-choreographed or prescribed community group exercise programs or sessions.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to group exercise leaders who are required to deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed community group exercise programs that are of an appropriate intensity, with minimal risk to general populations. The group exercise leader is required to deliver the program according to the training guidelines provided by the program developer.
This unit may apply to group exercise leaders who work in a range of fitness locations including fitness, leisure and community centres delivering community group exercise programs. The group exercise leader would typically work independently with some level of autonomy under limited supervision in a controlled and predictable environment.
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
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 community group exercise program. |
1.1. Review training guidelines of the community group exercise program as determined by the program developer. 1.2. Determine venue or facility requirements and resources . 1.3. Identify expected fitness outcomes, needs and requirements of clients and prepare appropriately. 1.4. Confirm access to the venue or facility meets the needs and requirements of clients according to organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements . |
2. Deliver group exercise program |
2.1. Prepare the exercise environment and equipment, and minimise negative environmental impact where possible. 2.2. Check safety of equipment . 2.3. Screen clients for common conditions relevant to participation, and refer to medical or allied health professionals as appropriate. 2.4. Provide pre-session instructions . 2.5. Provide advice regarding management of body temperature in current environmental conditions. 2.6. Explain and demonstrate exercises using appropriate instructional techniques . 2.7. Explain and demonstrate the correct use of any required equipment according to manufacturer instructions. 2.8. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and social characteristics . |
3. Monitor and modify the group exercise program. |
3.1. Monitor performance, exercise intensity and ideal postural alignment to minimise risk of injury and maximise safety. 3.2. Identify technical errors , potentially harmful practices and symptoms of intolerance and implement appropriate intervention strategies . 3.3. Adjust the exercise environment and temperature regulation of clients as appropriate. 3.4. Use motivational techniques to positively influence performance of clients and maximise program adherence. 3.5. Provide feedback to clients regarding exercise intensity and technique. 3.6. Respond to inappropriate client behaviour to effectively maximise group cohesion. 3.7. Modify program to meet the needs and requirements of clients and training guidelines, and minimise the risk of injury. |
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the group exercise program. |
4.1. Seek, acknowledge and respond to feedback from clients. 4.2. Evaluate own performance and client feedback. 4.3. Implement required modifications in response to client feedback and as a result of self-evaluation. 4.4. Maintain records . |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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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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Training guidelines may include: |
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Community group exercise program may include: |
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Venue or facility requirements may include: |
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Screen clients must include: |
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Common conditions may include: |
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Medical or allied health professionals may include: |
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Pre-session instructions must include: |
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Instructional techniques may include: |
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Exercise intensity may include: |
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Ideal postural alignment may include |
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Technical errors may include: |
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Potentially harmful practices may include: |
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Symptoms of intolerance may include: |
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Intervention strategies may include: |
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Feedback may include: |
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Own performance may include: |
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Records may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Fitness
Competency field
Fitness.