Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Training guidelines may include:
locations
licensing
instruction
monitoring
techniques
exercises
scope of practise and limitations
rules and procedures
venue requirements and limitations
licensing
contraindications.
Group exercise to music class must include:
pre-choreographed or prescribed exercise programs
program developer.
Needs and requirements may include:
safety
cardiovascular fitness
muscle endurance
muscle strength
flexibility
power
reflexes
general health and wellbeing
social.
Clients may include:
inactive
active
age specific groups
gender specific groups
experienced or inexperienced
specific cultural or social groups.
Venue or facility requirements may include:
community hall
council facility
fitness centre
leisure centre
entry charge
membership
screening
needs of other facility users
emergency evacuation and procedures
access.
Resources may include:
facilities
equipment
finance
personnel
transport and related logistical requirements.
Access may include:
stairs
ramps
lift
vicinity to public transport
parking.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
pre-session screening
overcrowding
ventilation
hygiene
client to instructor ratio
climate control
emergency
risk management
standards of personal presentation
participants’ clothing and footwear
use, care and maintenance of equipment.
Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:
work health and safety/occupational health and safety
duty of care
privacy
anti-discrimination
copyright
licensing
child protection
trade practices
Australian Consumer Law
environmental
business registration and licences.
Exercise repertoire may include:
contraindications and modifications
variations to provide differing intensities
potential for combinations.
Movement terminology may include:
flexion
extension
abduction
adduction
internal rotation
external rotation
circumduction.
Relevant anatomical and physiological principles may include:
definitions of anatomy and physiology
anatomical terminology
anatomical position
directional terminology
structural levels of organisation
muscular system
skeletal system
cardiovascular system
respiratory system
neuroendocrine system.
Training adaptations may include:
cardiovascular
respiratory
muscular.
Music may include:
beats per minute
rhythm
tempo
motivational value
phrasing
quality
volume
licensed.
Motivational techniques may include:
arousal control techniques and theories
zone of optimal function.
Safety must include:
minimising risk of injuries
monitoring for adverse reactions
hydration.
Screen clients may include:
verbal pre-screen
use of an industry endorsed pre-exercise screening tool.
Common conditions may include:
sprains and strains
heart conditions
stroke
history of illness or injury
recent medical procedures
recent injury or hospitalisation
overtraining.
Medical or allied health professionals may include:
sports physician
sports doctor
general practitioner
physiotherapist
accredited exercise physiologist
occupational therapist
remedial massage therapist
chiropractor
osteopath
accredited practising dietician
podiatrist
psychologist
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker.
Pre-class instructions must include:
personal introduction
class level outline
emergency procedures
appropriate and safe footwear and clothing
frequency of breaks during exercise
correct exercise techniques and breathing
pain or discomfort
hydration.
Instructional principles and techniques may include:
establishing rapport
teaching positioning
session organisation and formation
visual and verbal cueing with variety
visual previewing
verbal communication
body language
mirror imaging
demonstration
pre-cueing
rehearsal
combinations
movement breakdown techniques
use of learning curves
voice protection and projection
monitoring and encouraging class response
sequencing and progression.
Cultural and social characteristics may include:
modes of greeting, farewelling and conversation
body language, including use of body gestures
formality of language
clothing.
Exercise intensity may include:
heart-rate response
perceived rate of exertion
form and fatigue
motivation and enthusiasm suitable to the class format.
Ideal postural alignment may include:
joint position and alignment
spinal position and alignment
correct exercise positions and techniques
Technical errors may include:
hyperextension
limb position
ballistic movements.
Potentially harmful practices may include:
exercising while sick or in extremes of temperature
exercising while injured
dehydration
hyperextension
multiple repetitions
ballistic movements
spinal hyperextension
loaded knee hyperflexion
on-the-spot pounding
straight leg sit-ups
lever length
overtraining.
Signs and symptoms of intolerance may include:
fatigue
muscle cramps
pain
weakness
dizziness
fainting
inability to complete exercise.
Intervention strategies may include:
stopping or modifying the exercise
modifying equipment or its use
referral to medical or allied health professional.
Muscle contractions may include:
isotonic
concentric
eccentric
isokinetic
isometric.
Feedback may include:
structured
unstructured
verbal
non-verbal.
Own performance may include:
instructional and choreographic techniques
class format
appropriate intensity
managing client behaviour
responding to feedback
managing time allocation.
Records may include:
written
electronic
oral recording.

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.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare, instruct and evaluate pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music classes
monitor technique and respond during the class as required to ensure safe practices
maintain accurate records of group exercise program delivery
evaluate and implement modifications to instructional techniques and program delivery
show sensitivity to social and cultural differences.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a real or simulated workplace that allows for the delivery of group exercise to music classes of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
a fitness facility with an exercise area with access to audio equipment
appropriate documentation and resources used in the workplace
client groups with a range of exercise needs and expectations.
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:
observation of instruction of a group exercise class to music
oral or written questioning on knowledge of the principles of group exercise delivery and relevant fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology
review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISFFIT332 Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed community group exercise programs.