Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to design, plan and program long term exercise for fitness industry clients.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to exercise trainers who work in facilities that provide a range of exercise programs to general populations including older clients who present with no major health conditions. The unit is applicable to those employed in fitness environments such as fitness venues and those working autonomously in the fitness industry.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
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. Use the principles and variables of programming that underlie exercise planning |
1.1. Use the principles of exercise planning to develop long term exercise plans for clients . 1.2. Use clear and structured forms when writing exercise plans and exercise programs. 1.3. Consider total training volume when developing an exercise plan and relate training volume to other program variables . 1.4. Identify participants specific needs to be addressed by the long-term exercise program. 1.5. Develop objectives for the long-term program and each phase of the program, in consultation with the participant. 1.6. Identify the need for support personnel within the program. |
2. Use a structured approach to exercise planning |
2.1. Conduct a client induction and screening before commencing to develop an exercise plan. 2.2. Use the four program phases when developing session programs and relate to the clients specific needs. 2.3. Describe the physiological and psychological benefits of the preparation and recovery phase to clients. 2.4. Outline the various types of conditioning appropriate for their goals and fitness levels to clients. 2.5. Incorporate a competition or performance strategy into the program where applicable. |
3. Write the exercise plan for specific fitness adaptations |
3.1. Use the programming principles of planning for specific fitness adaptations when writing fitness exercise plans . 3.2. Explain the relationship between the type of conditioning desired and the type of preparation phase selected to clients. 3.3. Demonstrate an awareness of the clients needs, objectives and exercise likes and dislikes when writing exercise plans. 3.4. Select appropriate exercises and incorporate injury prevention strategies to meet the clients needs when writing the exercise plans. 3.5. Design an exercise plan format and structure that is appropriate to the client and the specific target adaptation. 3.6. Describe the physiological changes and anatomical changes that occur with regular participation in the specific program to clients. |
4. Evaluate and modify existing exercise plans for fitness industry clients |
4.1. Recognise the general conditions that suggest a client's exercise plan should be evaluated . 4.2. Describe the process by which clients are evaluated to the client. 4.3. Recognise the signs and symptoms of overtraining and utilise strategies for its prevention. 4.4. Analyse and incorporate client's exercise likes and dislikes into a modified exercise plan 4.5. Review client goals and incorporate changes to goals into the exercise plan. 4.6. Assess clients for relevant fitness level changes. 4.7. Discuss changes to the long term exercise plan with clients. 4.8. Write revised programs and provide instruction to clients. |
5. Demonstrate and instruct the use of cardio-vascular equipment |
5.1. Develop innovative cardiovascular fitness plans and exercise programs to meet a client's specific needs. 5.2. Demonstrate the functions on the display board of cardiovascular equipment are demonstrated to clients. 5.3. Utilise a variety of different electronic exercise equipment program functions for specific client needs. 5.4. Adjust the cardiovascular equipment to suit the needs of clients. 5.5. Instruct the client on the use of cardiovascular equipment. |
6. Demonstrate and instruct the use of free weight equipment |
6.1. Develop innovative free weight fitness plans and exercise programs to meet a client's specific needs. 6.2. Demonstrate a variety of exercises using free weight equipment. 6.3. Instruct the client on the use of free weight equipment. 6.4. Use a knowledge of the basic mechanics of action of free weight equipment to modify exercises for specific fitness outcomes or for safety. 6.5. Analyse the time that a client has been training with free-weights with respect to the exercises taught and adjust the technical difficulty of the exercises accordingly. |
7. Demonstrate and instruct the use of innovative exercise equipment |
7.1. Develop plans and exercise programs using non-traditional equipment to meet a client's specific needs. 7.2. Use exercise equipment with reference to manufacturer's guidelines. 7.3. Use a knowledge of the basic mechanics of action of exercise equipment to modify exercises for specific fitness outcomes or for safety. 7.4. Instruct exercises using exercise equipment to clients. |
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. |
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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Adaptations may include: |
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Exercise plans may include: |
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Clients may include: |
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Conditioning may include: |
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Long term exercise plans may include: |
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Evaluated may include: |
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Physiological changes may include: |
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Principles of exercise may include: |
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Program phases may include: |
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Program variables may include: |
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Psychological may include: |
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Cardiovascular equipment may include: |
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Free weight equipment may include: |
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Variety of exercises may include: |
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Exercise equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Fitness
Competency Field
Fitness