Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply an understanding of human body structure and systems and terminology as they relate to exercise instruction. It applies to fitness professionals who may operate with some level of autonomy or under limited supervision and incorporates the self directed application of knowledge and skills.
Application of the Unit
This unit requires the exercise instructor to demonstrate during exercise delivery the application of an understanding of body structure and systems and terminology as they apply to identifying and analysing client needs, exercise selection and modification.
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. Apply knowledge of anatomical and physiological terminology to fitness instruction. |
1.1. Identify relevant anatomical and physiological terminology and apply to the development of a fitness program. 1.2. Apply relevant anatomical and physiological terminology to fitness instruction. 1.3. Apply relevant anatomical and physiological terminology in the provision of fitness advice . |
2. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to fitness instruction |
2.1. Identify and apply the structural levels of organisation in the study of anatomy and physiology to the development of a fitness program or fitness instruction . 2.2. Apply the relevant principles of the structural levels of organisation in the study of anatomy and physiology to fitness instruction . 2.3. Identify contra -indications fitness activities, and where to refer to appropriate medical and allied health professionals is indicated. 2.4. Apply the principles of anatomy and physiology as they relate to fitness instructions in the provision of fitness advice. 2.5. Use anatomical terminology and describe and demonstrate movements of the body to clients. |
3. Apply the relevant principles of the body's systems to fitness instruction |
3.1. Apply the relevant principles of the body's systems to the performance delivered from fitness instructions. 3.2. Apply the relevant principles of the body's systems as they relate to fitness instructions in the provision of aftercare service and advice. |
4. Apply an understanding of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system when providing information about exercise programs. |
4.1. Describe the structure, growth and development of bone tissue and factors affecting growth to clients. 4.2. Relate the type and the structure of joints to joint mobility, joint integrity and risk of injury when planning exercise programs and providing information to clients. 4.3. Identify and describe the movements allowed at the major joints of the body when providing information about exercise programs. 4.4. Identify the major bones, bony landmarks, major joints and major muscles when providing information about fitness testing and exercise programs. 4.5. Use knowledge of the structure of skeletal muscle and the process of muscle contraction to plan and develop exercise programs. 4.6. Apply knowledge of major muscles and their actions, and the role of the muscle during contraction, to select suitable exercises when planning exercise programs. 4.7. Analyse common exercises to identify to clients, the joint action occurring, the muscle responsible and the type of contraction 4.8. Discuss the interplay between muscle innervation and muscle contraction. 4.9. Relate the oxidative capacity of different muscle fibres to different fitness activities. 4.10. Describe ideal postural alignment and common pathological postures to fitness clients. |
5. Relate the structure and function of the cardiovascular system and respiratory system to fitness activities. |
5.1. Explain the structure and function of the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system when providing information to clients. 5.2. Describe the process of gaseous transport and gaseous exchange occurring during fitness activities to clients. 5.3. Explain the role of the cardio-respiratory system in the carrying, delivery and extraction of oxygen for muscle contraction and relate to exercise intensity. 5.4. Investigate the oxygen demands of various fitness activities to identify the relationship between exercise intensity and the circulatory and ventilation responses. 5.5. Relate the differences in individual respiratory volumes and basic circulatory responses, and the regulation of these physiological responses to the client's fitness levels. |
6. Apply knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system to fitness activities. |
6.1. Describe the basic structure of the nervous system and its role in the control of movement and exercise to clients. 6.2. Apply the process of excitation and conduction of nerve impulses during muscle contraction, when providing information about fitness activities. 6.3. Explain the role of the sensory receptors during movement, in stretching and flexibility to clients. 6.4. Explain to clients the relationship between the composition of motor units and motor unit innervation to the strength of muscle contraction, during fitness activities. |
7. Apply knowledge of the body's energy systems to exercise instruction. |
7.1. Explain the effect of exercise intensity on the energy substrate to clients during exercise instruction. 7.2. Apply the limiting factors of the body's energy systems to the setting of exercise intensities when instructing fitness activities. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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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 that the candidate:
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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
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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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Relevant anatomical and physiological terminology must include: |
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The structural levels of organisation may include |
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The development of a fitness program must include but is not limited to: |
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Contra -indications may include but are not limited to: |
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Medical and allied health professional may include: |
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Fitness advice may include but is not limited to: |
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The relevant functions of the body's systems may include: |
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The performance of fitness instructions may include but is not limited to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Fitness
Competency Field
Fitness