Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to be able to plan, deliver monitor and adjust personal training programs for a range of clients including older clients, in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to exercise trainers who provide a range of exercise programs to diverse populations and is applicable to those employed in fitness environments such as fitness venues or those working autonomously in the fitness industry.
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 personal training program for clients. |
1.1. Identify the fitness preferences , needs and expectations of the client . 1.2. Apply pre -screening and assessment procedures to identify client fitness levels according to organisational policies and procedures and Legislation and regulatory requirements . 1.3. Clarify the fitness goals of the client. 1.4. Determine the client's preferred learning style . |
2. Prepare personal training exercise plans. |
2.1. Develop a personal training exercise plan to meet client's specific needs. 2.2. Select appropriate instructional techniques and strategies to match client's learning style preferences. 2.3. Identify appropriate fitness equipment within the exercise plan. 2.4. Identify appropriate session assessment techniques. 2.5. Evaluate the exercise environment to ensure client safety according to organisational policies and procedures and Legislation and regulatory requirements. 2.6. Obtain permission for use of public spaces if required. 2.7. Minimise the negative environmental impacts by effectively using energy, water and other resources when planning, preparing and using the exercise environment |
3. Demonstrate exercise activities and use of equipment. |
3.1. Determine client's prior knowledge and skill in the activity. 3.2. Demonstrate the correct and safe performance of exercises to the client using appropriate anatomical terminology as required. 3.3. Relate the location and function of the major bones and major joints to movement when instructing the client. 3.4. Relate major muscles and their prime moving movements at major joints in the body to movement when instructing clients. 3.5. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of fitness equipment according to organisational policies and procedures and Legislation and regulatory requirements. |
4. Implement the personal training exercise plan. |
4.1. Record the short and long-term responses of the client in relation to motivation to exercise. 4.2. Use motivational techniques for individual training to increase performance and adherence to exercise. 4.3. Supervise regular client exercise sessions according to the exercise plan and workplace policies and procedures. 4.4. Recognise and use symptoms and effects of specific muscular fatigue and blood lactate accumulation during muscle endurance activities to adjust exercise intensity. 4.5. Apply the limiting factors of the body's energy systems to the setting of exercise intensities as required. 4.6. Maintain records on the personal training plan according to organisational policies and procedures and Legislation and regulatory requirements. 4.7. Recommend and implement steps that improve exercise adherence for a client. |
5. Review and modify fitness goals. |
5.1. Prepare and implement a goal setting review session for the client. 5.2. Perform a follow up fitness assessment on the client. 5.3. Recommend clients who develop health, medical or injury conditions seek assistance from a medical or allied health professional according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.4. Modify exercise plans for the client and prepare and deliver new exercise programs . |
6. Plan and arrangement of equipment within a fitness facility |
6.1. Develop floor plan for the arrangement of equipment within a fitness facility, taking into account the type of programs delivered in the facility, occupational health and safety requirements and manufactures specifications 6.2. Comply with manufacture's, legislated and Australian Standards for the use of electrical equipment |
7. Evaluate and select equipment for a fitness facility |
7.1. Outline the procedures to select and purchase new fitness equipment for a recreational facility 7.2. Select fitness equipment to meet facility and program needs |
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 planning and delivery of multiple personal training sessions for a range of clients with different needs to allow the candidate to demonstrate 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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Preferences , needs and expectations may include: |
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Client may include: |
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Pre -screening and assessment procedures 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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Learning styles may include: |
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Instructional techniques may include: |
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Fitness equipment may include: |
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Anatomical terminology may include: |
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Major bones may include: |
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Major joints may include: |
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Major muscles may include: |
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Exercise environment may include: |
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Motivational techniques may include: |
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Medical or allied health professional may include |
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Programs may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Fitness
Competency Field
Fitness