Assessment Requirements for SISFFIT021 Instruct personal training programs

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Assessment Requirements for SISFFIT021 Instruct personal training programs

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 ten hours comprising at least ten different client contact sessions in a mixture of controlled and uncontrolled environments, and:

plan, document, implement and evaluate at least five personal training plans that meet specific needs and goals of individual clients

conduct sessions that individually or cumulatively incorporate:

a variety of indoor and outdoor training environments, methods, and equipment:

ensures promotion of sustainability of the environment

choice of resources to minimise environmental impact

permission for use of public spaces, as required

flexibility training:

dynamic

static

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

resistance training:

free weights

gym equipment

body weight resistance only

cardiovascular training techniques:

continuous

interval

demonstration, explanation, and instruction of exercises

injury prevention strategies specific to client needs and program

appropriate and motivating instructional techniques to increase exercise adherence and positive health and fitness habits:

goal setting

intrinsic an extrinsic motivation

establishment of habits

positive reinforcement

modify personal training plans for clients, addressing at least three of the following:

technical requirements

changing needs due to fitness adaptations

changing goals

client needs, objectives, likes and dislikes

technical difficulty adjustments of exercises.

Knowledge Evidence

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

legislative and regulatory requirements regarding personal training, equipment use and selection:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

duty of care

privacy

anti-discrimination

working with children and/or vulnerable people check

organisational policies and procedures in regards to:

ventilation and/or climate control

hygiene

emergency

risk management

standards of personal presentation

participant clothing and footwear

use, care and maintenance of equipment

client supervision

communication protocols

records management and security

industry endorsed client pre-exercise health screening processes

industry endorsed risk stratification procedures, exercise implications and referral requirements

program planning for improvement of health- and skill-related components of fitness:

body composition

muscle endurance

muscle strength

flexibility

cardiovascular endurance

balance

reaction time

coordination

power

speed

agility

proprioception

safety and preparation considerations for the use of plyometric training in personal training

program design and variables relevant to the combination of health- and skill-related components of fitness in the client’s program:

muscle actions

loads and volumes

exercise selection and order

rest periods

repetition velocity

frequency

suitable training and monitoring techniques and exercises to achieve improved functioning of:

musculoskeletal system

cardiovascular system

nervous system

training principles relevant to the health- and skill-related components of fitness in the client’s program:

overload

progression

adaptation

specificity

individualisation

maintenance

training methods and consideration of intensity, program types, sets and reps, circuits, matrices, super-sets, pre-fatigue and interval training

types of conditioning and training, and expected adaptations, including timing, for:

speed

power

strength

flexibility

cardiovascular endurance

hypertrophy

muscle endurance

weight loss

agility

reaction time

balance

coordination

client considerations and needs:

client details

fitness levels and goals

training history

targeted adaptations

anticipated rate of client adaptation

number and nature of session programs

equipment requirements

facility requirements

review dates

application of exercise science, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics considerations to fitness activities and personal training programs:

aerobic endurance and responses

hypertrophy training and types of muscle fibres

muscle tension

local muscle endurance training and recovery

neuromuscular coordination training, safety, skill and recovery

strength training, recovery times and techniques

stretching and flexibility methods, techniques and recovery times

predicted rate of adaptation

progression

recovery rate

reversibility

specificity

training threshold

manufacturer and exercise equipment specifications for safe use and techniques

signs and symptoms of exercise intolerance and appropriate management strategies

common barriers to exercise participation:

perceived versus actual barriers

initial low fitness level

time and access to facilities

self-consciousness in client

different learning styles of clients and methods to adapt training to suit these learning styles

motivational techniques:

goal setting

intrinsic an extrinsic motivation

establishment of habits

positive reinforcement.

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:

industry endorsed risk stratification procedures

manufacturer guidelines on equipment safety and usage

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

organisational policies and procedures regarding the use of equipment and locations for personal training sessions.

Assessment must ensure use of:

client record forms

equipment and resources required for the delivery of the personal training program:

resistance equipment

program cards

resistance bands

gym and fitness equipment

session plan templates with space to identify modifications/adjustments needed

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:

develop a variety of personal training programs over a period of time suitable for ensuring adequate time for the client to achieve several health and fitness related goals

demonstrate ability to instruct a variety of personal training sessions where a variety of exercise modes and equipment are available:

weights gym

exercise room

an outdoor environment

demonstrate ability to instruct sessions that cater 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