Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required assist in the delivery of exercise programs to referred clients with a disability or neurological impairment who present with only moderate risk of untoward event or exacerbation of impairment during exercise, in collaboration with the relevant 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 a relevant medical or allied health professional.
They apply self directed application of knowledge and skills related to neurological impairment or disability, 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, legislative, 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 clients presenting with neurological impairment. |
1.1. Receive exercise referral from a 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 clients with neurological impairment or disability . 1.4. Consult with an appropriate medical or allied health professional as necessary. 1.5. Discuss with the client their complete exercise history and their neurological impairment and record relevant information according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . 1.6. Explain to the client the different roles of cardiovascular and muscular conditioning , and the reasons for their inclusion in the exercise prescription. 1.7. Confirm the outcomes of a goals and needs analysis in collaboration with the client and the medical or allied health professional if appropriate. 1.8. Explain to the client their need to be referred back to a medical or allied health professional if their condition becomes unstable. 1.9. Identify any potential barriers to exercise and discuss methods to enhance exercise adherence with the client. 1.10.Clarify any areas of concern with the referring accredited exercise physiologist or relevant medical or allied health professional , in conjunction with the client. 1.11.Obtain the informed consent of the client and maintain the client's records according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures . |
2. Consult with clients presenting with disabilities. |
2.1. Receive exercise referral from medical and allied health professional if applicable or undertake pre-exercise screening with client. 2.2. Interpret referral and pre -exercise screening and seek clarification from medical or allied health professional. 2.3. Discuss with the client their complete exercise history and condition and record relevant information according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 2.4. Explain to the client the role and benefits of physical activity in managing disabilities and enhancing health. |
3. Deliver prescribed exercise programs. |
3.1. Undertake appropriate fitness assessment as required. 3.2. 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. 3.3. Explain to the client the different roles of cardiorespiratory and muscular conditioning , and the reasons for their inclusion as part of the client's exercise prescription. 3.4. Explain to the client the exercise variables to be implemented in the context of managing their specific cardiorespiratory conditions. 3.5. Apply instructional techniques to ensure safe and appropriate application of the exercise program by the client. 3.6. Demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of selected exercise equipment and report or address any unsafe equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. |
4. Monitor and review clients responses to the prescribed exercise program. |
4.1. Monitor perceived exercise intensity and make adjustment as required. 4.2. Assess the client's performance and explain and correct any unsafe exercise procedures. 4.3. Monitor client responses for any typical signs and symptoms requiring intervention that may occur during exercise. 4.4. Apply procedures to respond to signs and symptoms requiring intervention as required according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 4.5. Recognise signs of an unstable condition and refer the client back to an appropriate medical or allied health professional . 4.6. Monitor progress and report outcomes to the client. 4.7. Revise the client's record and advise the referral source of suggested changes to the exercise program if required. |
5. Provide advice regarding additional lifestyle modifications to enhance the management of the disability or neurological impairment. |
5.1. Obtain information about the client's current lifestyle. 5.2. Discuss possible barriers to behaviour change and implementation of healthy eating practices. 5.3. Provide information about the fundamental features of balanced nutrition and recommend modifications to dietary intake to improve general health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. 5.4. Recommend other lifestyles changes to improve current disease status. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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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 demonstration of skills over a period of time within a facility where a variety of exercise modes and equipment are available to support effective exercise for clients with disabilities and neurological impairment. 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. |
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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Neurological impairment may include: |
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Disability may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Muscular conditioning may include: |
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Goals and needs analysis may include: |
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Barriers may include: |
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Methods to enhance exercise adherence may include: |
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Records may include: |
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Pre -exercise screening may include: |
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Disabilities may include: |
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Fitness assessment 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 intervention may include: |
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Procedures to respond to signs and symptoms requiring intervention may include : |
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Signs of an unstable condition may include: |
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Lifestyle modifications may include: |
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Alterations to the exercise variables may include: |
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Pre -exercise screening may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Fitness
Competency Field
Fitness