Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and deliver exercise for children and young adolescents. It involves planning, demonstration, instruction, review and modification of activities and instructional techniques to meet participant needs.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to exercise instructors who work in facilities that provide a range of exercise programs to general populations, including children and young adolescents who present with no major health conditions.
This unit is applicable to those working in fitness venues, gyms or other exercise environments.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, 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. Plan the exercise. |
1.1. Apply appropriate pre -exercise screening procedures for children and or young adolescents prior to participation in an exercise program according to organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements . 1.2. Identify the characteristics of the participants and their needs and expectations . 1.3. Consult with parent, guardian or caregiver where appropriate to clarify any risk factors identified in pre-exercise assessment. 1.4. Recognise the sign and symptoms of major types of injuries that are commonly associated with different stages of development. 1.5. Recommend advice be sought from a medical or allied health professional based on any health, nutritional or dietary disorder, or medical or injury concerns according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.6. Provide advice on alternative options for participants who are unsuitable for the planned exercise according to organisational policies and procedures, selecting options according to the special needs of children . 1.7. Select exercises from an appropriate exercise repertoire according to the stages of growth and development , age variation and injury risks of the participants. 1.8. Select and modify appropriate equipment according to needs of participants and organisational policies and procedures. 1.9. Determine the instructional techniques appropriate to the participants and select and apply appropriate baseline assessments that inform the benefits of exercise. |
2. Instruct the exercise session. |
2.1. Communicate the benefits of exercise for children and adolescents to participants. 2.2. Communicate the general features of healthy eating for children and young adolescents and provide basic dietary recommendations to improve overall health and support exercise goals. 2.3. Explain and demonstrate the exercises to participants and provide opportunities for questioning and clarification. 2.4. Demonstrate and instruct correct use of equipment according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions. 2.5. Monitor exercise intensity, technique and safety of participants during session and modify as required according to participant responses. 2.6. Apply appropriate motivational techniques to encourage participants and make any required modifications to activities. 2.7. Facilitate activities to maximise individual participation. 2.8. Show sensitivity to cultural and social differences . |
3. Evaluate the exercise session. |
3.1. Evaluate the exercise session according to participant and or caregiver feedback and personal reflection. 3.2. Provide feedback to the client group on their progress and any changes recommended. 3.3. Determine modifications to the exercise plan where relevant to meet needs identified through evaluation. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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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 instruction of multiple exercise sessions that are of sufficient duration and breadth to allow the demonstration of competency and consistency of performance. 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, for example:
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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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Pre -exercise screening must include: |
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Exercise programs may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Legislation and regulatory requirements may include: |
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Participants may include: |
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Needs and expectations may include: |
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Major types of injuries may include |
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Medical or allied health professional may include: |
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Special needs of children may include: |
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Exercise repertoire may include: |
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Stages of growth and development must include: |
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Age variation may include: |
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Injury risks may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Instructional skills may include: |
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Baseline assessment may include: |
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Healthy eating may include: |
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Cultural and social differences may include: |
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Motivational techniques may include: |
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Modifications may include: |
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Exercise plan may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Fitness
Competency Field
Fitness