Assessment Requirements for SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals

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Assessment Requirements for SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals

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, and:

plan and conduct health and fitness appraisals incorporating the following assessments for each client:

cardiorespiratory endurance (submaximal oxygen consumption)

blood pressure

range of movement/flexibility

strength

weight

height

body mass index

waist to hip ratio

girth measurements

use the following fitness appraisal equipment appropriately and safely:

tape measure

scales

sit and reach tools

bicycle, treadmill or rowing ergometer

heart rate monitor

blood pressure equipment – sphygmomanometer

stop watch.

Knowledge Evidence

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

legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to:

fitness assessments and collection of client information

negligence and duty of care

appropriate collection and storage of client information

application of legal and ethical limitations of own role

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

organisational policies and procedures relevant to:

fitness assessments and collection of personal information

conduct of fitness appraisals

industry endorsed client pre-exercise health screening processes

industry endorsed risk stratification procedures, exercise implications and referral requirements

features and benefits of fitness facilities, exercise programs and services

role of medical or allied health professionals for referral processes

health-related components of fitness:

body composition

muscle endurance

muscle strength

cardiovascular endurance

flexibility

contraindications and precautions to participation in health and fitness assessments

benefits of fitness appraisal procedures and testing

signs and symptoms of exercise intolerance

interpretation of results from the following health and fitness assessments:

cardiorespiratory endurance (maximal and sub-maximal oxygen consumption)

blood pressure

range of movement/flexibility

strength

weight

height

body mass index

waist to hip ratio

girth measurements

skin fold measurements

methods for measuring exercise intensity:

heart rate response

respiration rate response

rate of perceived exertion

work output

products and services available in the fitness industry that could be used to meet client goals

exercise adherence and behavioural change strategies:

habits

intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

goal setting.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated:

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

Assessment must ensure access to:

legislation and organisational policies and procedures in relation to fitness appraisals

manufacturer guidelines on equipment safety and usage.

Assessment must ensure use of:

client record forms

fitness industry standard appraisal equipment suitable for assessing health-related components of fitness:

heart rate monitor

tape measure

scales

sit and reach tools

bicycle, treadmill, rowing ergometer or step-up box

sphygmomanometer

stop watch

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.

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

have achieved a Certificate IV in 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 Certificate IV in Fitness.

Links

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