Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to deliver prescribed exercise programs to stable clients with musculoskeletal conditions, in collaboration with medical or allied health professionals.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to specialised exercise trainers, whose clients have been provided an exercise prescription from an accredited exercise physiologist or relevant medical or allied health professional.
The specialised exercise trainer applies the understanding and skills to deliver the program and modify the program in terms of frequency, mode, intensity and volume to accommodate the progression of the client within the parameters prescribed by the accredited exercise physiologist or relevant medical or allied health professional.
They apply self directed application of knowledge and skills related to musculoskeletal conditions, and exercise judgment in delivering the prescribed exercise. The specialised exercise trainer demonstrates the ability to analyse the clients responses to exercise and where appropriate consult with the accredited exercise physiologist or relevant medical or allied health professional.
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. Consult with referred clients presenting with stable musculoskeletal considerations. |
1.1. Receive exercise referral from an accredited exercise physiologist or relevant medical or allied health professional . 1.2. Confirm exercise referral has sufficient detail to allow flexibility for modifications to accommodate progression of the client . 1.3. Become familiar with typical adverse signs and symptoms that may arise during exercise for this pathology. 1.4. Discuss with the client their complete exercise history and their musculoskeletal condition and record relevant information according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.5. Explain the physiology of musculoskeletal considerations and associated risk factors to the client in simple terms and confirm client understanding. 1.6. Explain to the client the causes and consequences of specific musculoskeletal conditions in the context of their effect on exercise capacity and conditions. 1.7. Explain to the client the role of physical activity in managing musculoskeletal conditions and enhancing health. |
2. Deliver prescribed exercise programs. |
2.1. Undertake appropriate fitness assessments as required. 2.2. Work with medical or allied health professional to deliver an exercise plan in accordance with recognised exercise recommendations, fitness test results, client limitations, and potential interactions of medications. 2.3. Explain to the client the role of muscular conditioning , and the reasons for their inclusion as part of the client's exercise prescription. 2.4. Explain to the client the exercise variables to be delivered in the context of managing their specific musculoskeletal conditions. 2.5. Apply instructional techniques to ensure safe and appropriate application of the exercise program by the client. 2.6. Demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of selected exercise equipment and report or address any unsafe equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. |
3. Monitor and review clients responses to the prescribed exercise program |
3.1. Monitor perceived exercise intensity and make adjustment as required. 3.2. Assess the client's performance and explain and correct any unsafe exercise procedures. 3.3. Monitor client responses for any typical signs and symptoms requiring intervention that may occur during exercise. 3.4. Recognise signs of an unstable condition and refer the client back to an appropriate medical or allied health professional . 3.5. Report outcomes to referral source as well as client. 3.6. Discuss the information obtained through observation of the client's static and dynamic posture with the referring accredited exercise physiologist, or relevant medical or allied health professional to deliver an exercise program to reduce the progression of postural variances and to minimise the risk of injury during fitness activities. |
4. Apply extensive knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology to the delivery of exercise for moderate risk clients. |
4.1. Identify major bones, joints and their related connective tissue structures, and the major muscles acting on these joints when delivering exercise programs for clients. 4.2. Identify and describe to clients the functional anatomy of the major joints when delivering rehabilitation exercise programs for clients with musculoskeletal conditions. 4.3. Apply knowledge of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system and basic biomechanics to posture, functional stability and locomotion when delivering exercise programs for moderate risk clients . 4.4. Apply an understanding of the fundamental structural and functional differences affecting the mobility and stability of the pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle and vertebral column when undertaking screening and programming for clients with postural concerns. 4.5. Apply the structural adaptations of musculoskeletal tissue in response to exercise, mechanical stress and disease to exercise programming for moderate risk clients. 4.6. Explain to clients the process of bone remodelling and muscle tissue repair in response to injury when dealing with musculoskeletal conditions. 4.7. Describe the effects of ageing and inactivity on musculoskeletal tissue and apply to exercise delivery to clients. 4.8. Apply the effect of individual structural differences on exercise performance to the delivery of exercise programs for moderate risk clients. |
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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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 demonstration of skills over a period of time within a facility where a variety of exercise modes and equipment are available to support effective musculoskeletal exercise. 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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Medical or allied health professional may include: |
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Client may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Risk factors may include: |
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Fitness assessment may include: |
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Muscular conditioning may include: |
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Instructional techniques may include: |
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Exercise program may include: |
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Exercise equipment may include: |
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Monitor client responses may include: |
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Symptoms requiring interjection may include: |
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Procedures to respond to symptoms requiring interjection include: |
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Signs of unstable condition may include: |
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Posture may include: |
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Postural variances may include: |
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Functional anatomy of the joints may include: |
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Major joints may include: |
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Joint movement may include: |
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Muscles may include: |
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Musculoskeletal conditions may include: |
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Musculo -skeletal system may include: |
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Moderate risk client may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Fitness
Competency Field
Fitness