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.

Relevant personnel may include:
teacher
medical practitioner
physiotherapist
dietician
mentor
qualified fitness instructor
supervisor
colleague
fellow student
performer.
Performance genres may include:
acrobatics and circus skills
dance
mime
physical theatre.
Components relate to:
strength
flexibility
stamina.
Advanced applications of exercise modalitiesmay relate to:
advanced overload techniques in resistance training, such as:
matrix
supersets
split programs
plyometrics
intermediate or advanced class intensities of:
pump
step
spin
Pilates
yoga.
Aspects of lever and cam systemsinclude:
biomechanical principles:
mass
force
velocity
acceleration
work
momentum
function of:
levers
cam
pulley
lever systems:
1st class
2nd class
3rd class
lever alterations:
force arm
resistance arm
axis of rotation.
Aspects of somatic methods may relate to:
somatic movement coordination ideals, such as:
action matches intention
ideal movement coordination improves the body and its capacity to act
volitional movements are reversible
volitional movements feel light and easy
muscles recruited are appropriate to the action (large muscles move large body masses)
muscular tonus is proportionally distributed through the body
movement is metabolically efficient
mechanical forces are transmitted through the skeleton
skeleton moves in spatial paths as if the head were perceptually leading the action
skeletal movement is constrained solely by joint and ligamentous structure
somatic neuro-muscular repatterning processes, such as:
directed thinking processes used in the Alexander technique (direction)
imagery processes used in Ideokinesis
kinetic imagery used in Feldenkrais-method awareness through movement lessons
kinetic imagery from body-mind centring
exploratory movement sequences used in:
Feldenkrais method
body-mind centring
Bartenieff fundamentals
communicative touch and manipulation processes used:
in the Alexander Technique
to facilitate ideokinetic imagery
in the Feldenkrais method
in body-mind centring.
Somatic methodsmay include:
Alexander technique
Bartenieff fundamentals
body-mind centring
Feldenkrais method
Ideokinesis
Pilates
sensory awareness
yoga
Thera-Band.
Advanced exercise programshould cover:
muscular endurance
muscular strength
hypertrophy
power
speed
cardiovascular endurance
fat loss
flexibility.
Warm-up and cool-down procedures may include:
stretching
joint-mobility exercises
flexibility exercises
aerobic activities
anaerobic exercises
coordinated breathing activities
floor work.
Factors may include:
completion of the program
ease of exercise loads
boredom
achievement of exercise goals
signs of over training
goal achievement
changes in exercise session results
ease of effort
outcome of fitness appraisal.
Symptoms of over training may include:
tiredness
lethargy
decreased performance
increased resting heart rate
regular minor illnesses.
Ways to take account may include:
adjusting the quality versus quantity ratio of training
ensuring adequate rest
setting realistic goals
acknowledging the significance of issues associated with:
sleep
nutrition
stress.

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:
design an advanced exercise program that:
meets performance needs
incorporates a range of advanced applications of exercise modalities to target each component of fitness
implement an advanced exercise program and evaluate its effectiveness
work collaboratively with others to achieve fitness goals.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
sufficient space, facilities and equipment appropriate for fitness and conditioning exercise
equipment and tools for monitoring and implementing exercise regimes, such as health-monitoring devices.
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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence
third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of an advanced exercise program
verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit
case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of maintaining a high level of fitness
direct observation or video recording of the candidate undertaking an exercise program.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUAOHS401A Apply movement and behavioural principles to physical conditioning
CUAOHS402A Participate in gym and weight training for performances.