Unit Of competency
Modification History
Not applicable.
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, instruct and evaluate exercise for male clients aged forty five and over, and female clients aged fifty five and over. It requires the ability to provide instruction of exercise programs aimed at improving health and fitness for older clients, with consideration of aspects of healthy ageing. It also covers promotion of incidental physical activity to clients to minimise the risk of developing sedentary lifestyle behaviours. It involves using industry endorsed risk stratification procedures when determining the provision of suitable advice and referral requirements.
This unit applies to fitness instructors who work in a variety of fitness locations such as fitness, leisure and community centres. These individuals typically work independently with some level of autonomy in a controlled environment.
Work is performed according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Fitness
Unit Sector
Fitness
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Identify client fitness requirements. |
1.1 Consider and confirm client needs, expectations and preferences using suitable questioning techniques. 1.2 Review and advise client of outcomes of pre-exercise health screening procedures. 1.3 Refer client to medical or allied health professionals as required. 1.4 Select and use appropriate baseline functional capacity or fitness assessments, as required. 1.5 Identify common barriers to exercise participation by older clients. 1.6 Recognise and explain benefits of exercise for older populations and the role of exercise in reducing risks associated with ageing. 1.7 Receive guidance from medical or allied health professionals for exercise participation, as required. 1.8 Develop and document client profile for re-evaluation purposes. |
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2. Develop program plans. |
2.1 Identify settings and program considerations that support safe and sustainable exercise participation for older clients. 2.2 Determine type of training, training methods and equipment required to achieve client goals. 2.3 Develop and document program plans that incorporate instructional information and guidance from medical or allied health professionals if required. 2.4 Explain benefits of exercise and anticipated structural and physiological adaptations as they relate to client goals and needs. 2.5 Develop customised training sessions that include a variety of exercises and equipment to meet client needs. 2.6 Discuss and confirm client understanding of potential signs and symptoms of intolerance contraindications to exercise and recommended precautions. |
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3. Instruct exercise session. |
3.1 Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for safety and maintenance requirements. 3.2 Provide clear exercise instructions and confirm client understanding. 3.3 Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment to client. 3.4 Explain any precautions for exercise relevant to client age, ability and risk status. 3.5 Monitor participation and performance to identify signs of exercise intolerance and modify as required. 3.6 Monitor client intensity, techniques, posture and safety, and modify program as required. 3.7 Seek ongoing guidance from, or refer client to, medical or allied health professionals, as appropriate. 3.8 Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support clients. 3.9 Modify session as required considering basic mechanics, safety and fitness outcomes. 3.10 Respond to clients experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required. 3.11 Complete session documentation and progress notes. |
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4. Evaluate program. |
4.1 Monitor and evaluate exercise program at appropriate intervals. 4.2 Provide written and verbal feedback to medical or allied health professionals, as required. 4.3 Request and respond to feedback from clients. 4.4 Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement. 4.5 Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions. 4.6 Evaluate program or activities and discuss modifications to program. 4.7 Document and update records of evaluation and modification of programs. |
Foundation Skills
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Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. |
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Reading skills to: |
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Oral communication skills to: |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Removed pre-requisites. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence. Supersedes HLTEN617C |
Performance Evidence
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
- undertaken nursing work in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia professional practice standards, codes and guidelines
- provided nursing care and management for 3 people with a mental health condition and documented progress towards planned nursing outcomes in the workplace, including the following complex issues:
- non-compliance with medication
- adverse effects of pharmacology used to treat mental health condition
- risk of self-harm and requirements for physical restraint
- alcohol and other drug misuse
- coping skills
- changes to sleep and concentration patterns.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
- broad classifications of mental health conditions
- application of nursing theory to a mental health context
- mental health pharmacology including therapeutic and adverse effects
- diagnostic tests used in mental health assessment and their significance
- ethical issues associated with use of antipsychotic medications
- concept of the national framework for recovery-oriented mental health services
- research related to mental health care and evidence based nursing practice
- legal and ethical considerations (national, State/Territory and local) regarding participation of the person and carer in planning and recovery, and how these are applied in organisations and individual practice, including:
- codes of practice
- discrimination
- dignity of risk
- duty of care
- human rights
- informed consent
- mandatory reporting
- practice standards
- privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
- policy frameworks
- records management
- rights and responsibilities of workers, employers and individuals accessing the service
- specific mental health legislation and its impact on individual workers
- work role boundaries, including responsibilities and limitations:
- role of other workers
- roles of family and carers
- work health and safety
- national framework for recovery-orientated mental health services (Australian Government):
- principles of recovery-oriented practice
- evidence-based practice in the context of recovery
- culturally appropriate health promotion activities for persons with mental health conditions
- factors influencing self-esteem
- medical terminology associated with contemporary mental health care
- philosophy underpinning mental health care
- principles of mental health assessment and risk assessment
- specialised knowledge in the antecedents and clinical manifestations of mental health conditions
- appropriate of interventions involving chemical or physical restraint
- classification systems for mental health conditions, including:
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
- Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders ICD-10.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations cannot be provided in the workplace. The following conditions must be met for this unit:
- use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources in line with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s Standards including
- progressive notes of a de-identified person’s medical history
- organisation policy and procedures on which to base the planning
- modelling of industry operating conditions including access to real people for simulations and scenarios in enrolled nursing work.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
In addition, assessors must hold a current registration as a registered nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
