Assessment Requirements for SISFFIT012 Instruct movement programs to children aged 5 to 12 years

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Assessment Requirements for SISFFIT012 Instruct movement programs to children aged 5 to 12 years

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, and:

plan, document, implement and evaluate at least five suitable movement programs based around active play and promotion of movement experience for children

conduct small group movement sessions that incorporate:

use of industry endorsed pre-exercise screening or assessment procedures for children prior to participation

functional movements, games and play that reflect appropriate developmental stages of children:

throwing

jumping

kicking

running

skipping

hopping

climbing

demonstration, explanation, and instruction of activities and games relevant to age group

suitable order and sequence of activities

appropriate session structure variations

suitable duration, intensity, volume

appropriate equipment, if applicable

appropriate music selection, where appropriate

developmental stages of children and adolescents and age variations in physical, mental and social abilities

movement correction, as required

modify movement programs, addressing at least two of the following:

feedback received from children, parents and/or carers

signs and symptoms of intolerance

physical changes and health conditions

accommodation of the social changes that occur with children.

Knowledge Evidence

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

legislative and regulatory requirements regarding specific population exercise participation:

working with children and vulnerable people

privacy

anti-discrimination

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

duty of care

organisational policies and procedures in regards to specific population exercise participation:

overcrowding

ventilation and/or climate control

hygiene

emergency

standards of personal presentation

participant’s clothing and footwear

use, care and maintenance of equipment

industry endorsed client pre-exercise screening processes

industry endorsed risk stratification procedures, exercise implications and referral requirements for:

low-risk clients

moderate risk clients

higher risk clients

when there are extreme or multiple risk factors present and professional judgement to decide whether further medical advice is required identification of clients at high or higher risk of an adverse event occurring during exercise

physical activity and exercise intensity and frequency guidelines

signs and symptoms of exercise intolerance and appropriate management strategies

anatomy and physiology related to children:

thermoregulation

cardiovascular system

musculoskeletal system

nervous system

respiratory system

principles of paediatric and exercise science to enable selection of exercises appropriate to participant characteristics and needs:

growth and maturation

coordination development and control

stability

posture in children

fundamental skills

aerobic capacity

stages of growth and development in children to enable effective planning of programs and selection of games or activities:

physical

social

emotional

principles of exercise program design to enable development of a program for a specific age group

signs and symptoms of injuries typical to children aged twelve years and under:

sprains

osteochondroses (severs, patellofemoral pain syndrome, legg-calve-perthes)

shoulder instability

joint hypermobility

appropriate considerations for the selection of exercise repertoire relevant to stages of growth and development, age variation and risk of injury to participants incorporating:

contraindications and modifications

variations to provide different intensities

level of participant skill required

potential for combinations

movement implications of age and stages of growth and development:

changes in growth rate

effect of exercise on:

growth and development

social development

coordination and motor development

behavioural change and social needs

physiological characteristics of the child through developmental stages

communication and instructional skill difficulties

movement requirements for different stages of development

injury risks related to movement participation of children:

inadequate skill and physical preparation

overtraining

biomechanics and movement technique

physical and mental preparation

fatigue and recovery

suitable alternative options to suggest to parents and/or careers in situations where the child:

cannot participate safely

negatively affects the safety of other participants

has needs beyond the aims of the program

motivational techniques suitable for children:

goal setting

positive feedback

foundation of play in session prescription.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in:

a fitness industry workplace or simulated environment that offers a variety of appropriate services and facilities and equipment suitable for children.

Assessment must ensure use of:

a variety of equipment appropriate for use by children, e.g. balls and skipping ropes

organisational policies and procedures related to working with children

manufacturer guidelines on equipment safety and usage

industry endorsed risk stratification procedures

session plan templates with space to identify modifications/adjustments needed

an appropriate area for the delivery of movement programs

participants; these can be:

participants in the workplace, or

individuals who participate in project activities, role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, 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