Assessment Requirements for SISFFIT019 Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming

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Assessment Requirements for SISFFIT019 Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role. This must include period(s) totalling at least five hours comprising at least five different client contact sessions in a mixture of controlled and uncontrolled environments, and:

effectively use knowledge of exercise science principles to improve own instructional practice to plan and instruct at least five different client sessions

conduct sessions that individually or cumulatively incorporate:

a variety of exercises which are targeted at health- and skill-related components of fitness, for achieving improvements and adaptations in:

muscle contractility and force

bone strength

nervous system activation

submaximal and resting heart rates

cardiovascular system adaptations

variations of exercise

with and without equipment

exercises to change:

joint action

stabilisation of the body

forces which act on the body during exercise

variations in the contribution of energy from three different energy systems

consideration of:

musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology

mechanical principles

physiology concepts.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

organisational policies and procedures in relation to:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

confidentiality of client information

ethical considerations

industry endorsed client pre-exercise health screening processes

industry endorsed risk stratification procedures, exercise implications and referral requirements

the physiology related to achieving improvements in the following health-related components of fitness:

body composition

flexibility

muscle strength

muscle endurance

cardiorespiratory endurance

the physiology related to achieving improvements in the following skill-related components of fitness:

balance

agility

power

speed

reaction time

coordination

proprioception

musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology related to achieving improvements in fitness:

structure and function of the skeleton

joints in the skeleton

cellular structure of muscle fibres

sliding filament theory

effects of different types of exercises on muscle fibre types

muscle attachment sites for the major muscles of the body

structure, range of motion and function of muscles, muscle groups and directional terms

location and function of skeletal muscle involved in physical activity

anatomical axis and planes with regard to joint actions and different exercises

joint actions brought about by specific muscle group contractions

joints/joint structure with regard to range of motion/movement and injury risk

joint movement potential and joint actions

the specific roles of the nervous system in controlling skeletal muscle:

the central nervous system

the peripheral nervous system including somatic and autonomic nervous systems

nervous control and transmission of a nervous impulse

structure and function of a neuron

role of a motor unit

function of muscle proprioceptors and the stretch reflect

reciprocal inhibition and its relevance to exercise

the neuromuscular adaptations associated with exercise training

the benefits of improved neuromuscular coordination/efficiency to exercise performance

concepts and principles of mechanics relevant to fitness:

forces which act on the body during exercise

common biomechanical terms

lever system in the body

structure and function of the stabilising ligaments and muscles of the spine

the local muscle changes that can take place due to insufficient stabilisation

the potential effects of poor posture on movement efficiency

the potential problems that can occur as a result of postural deviations

the benefits, risks and applications of the following types of stretching: static (passive and active) and dynamic

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

different exercises that can improve posture

concepts and principles of the physiology of the body in relation to fitness:

the function of heart valves

coronary circulation

short and long term effects of exercise on blood pressure

the effects of exercise on bones and joints including the significance of weight bearing exercise

delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)

exercises or techniques likely to cause delayed onset muscle soreness

the short and long term effects of different types of exercise on muscle

the benefits and limitations of different methods of monitoring exercise intensity including: talk test, rate of perceived exertion

heart rate monitoring and the use of different hear t rate zones

physiological responses to physical activity in various environmental conditions

the expected physiological responses, and appropriate action, to:

a single bout of exercise

physical activity in various environmental conditions

long term exercise programs

scope of practice for a personal trainer.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in:

a fitness industry workplace or simulated environment with clients with real or simulated health and fitness goals.

Assessment must ensure access to:

current industry endorsed best practice for client pre-exercise health screening and risk stratification

organisational policies and procedures relevant to incorporating exercise science principles into fitness programming.

Assessment must ensure use of:

informed consent forms

client record forms

planning and evaluation documentation with inclusion of identified improvements to professional practice

clients; these can be:

clients in an industry workplace, or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

demonstrate ability to incorporate exercise science principles into the instruction of sessions catering for:

beginners, intermediate and advanced participants

low and high impact.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisation’s requirements for assessors, and:

have achieved a Diploma of Fitness or above; and

have at least 1 year consecutive post qualification fitness industry experience in the application of the skills and knowledge of the Diploma of Fitness.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b