Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to utilise a broad knowledge of exercise science principles in fitness training.
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. Apply a knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy to exercise planning, programming, and instruction |
1.1. Apply knowledge of skeletal anatomy to exercise planning, programming and instruction. 1.2. Apply knowledge of the integrated monitoring and control of skeletal muscle contraction by the nervous system to exercise planning, programming and instruction. 1.3. Apply knowledge of the structure , range of motion and function of muscles , muscle groups and directional terms to exercise planning, programming and instruction. |
2. Apply related concepts and principles of mechanics to exercise |
2.1. Analyse and apply the forces acting on the body during exercise and basic mechanical concepts to exercise. 2.2. Apply concepts and principles of mechanics to exercise. 2.3. Use the common terms used to qualify the basic principles of biomechanics when instructing fitness activities. 2.4. Identify and explain the basic lever systems in both anatomical and mechanical lever systems to clients. 2.5. Use the lever systems in the human body and their role in movement and stability to provide safe and effective exercises for clients. 2.6. Take into account the use of levers and cams in resistance equipment to alter the force required by muscles and affect joint stability when developing programs and instructing fitness activities. 2.7. Take into account the effect of changes in lever length on muscle force output in both anatomical and mechanical lever when instructing fitness activities. |
3. Apply related concepts of physiology to exercise |
3.1. Apply knowledge of the structure and function of the cardio vascular system to exercise. 3.2. Apply knowledge of the structure, processes and function of body energy systems involved in the storage, transport, and utilisation of energy. 3.3. Apply knowledge of the physiological responses of the human body to a single bout of physical activity to exercise. 3.4. Apply knowledge of the physiological adaptations and weight bearing of the human body to regular exercise to exercise planning, programming and instruction. 3.5. Apply knowledge of the physiological responses to physical activity in various environmental conditions to exercise planning, programming and instruction. |
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 |
Where performance is not directly observed and or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons. |
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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Basic mechanical concepts may include: |
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Cardiovascular system may include: |
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Concepts and principles of mechanics may include: |
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Directional terms may include: |
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Energy systems may include: |
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Environmental conditions may include: |
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Fitness equipment may include: |
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Forces may include: |
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Functional appraisals may include: |
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Measurement methods may include: |
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Metabolic products may include: |
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Muscle groups may include: |
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Physiological responses may include: |
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Physiological adaptations may include: |
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Processes may include: |
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Range of motion may include: |
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Skeletal anatomy may include: |
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Skeletal muscle contraction may include: |
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Structure and function of muscles may include: |
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Weight bearing may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Fitness
Competency Field
Fitness