Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 3:06 AM AWST
23/07/2026 3:06 AM AWST
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Provide health screening and fitness orientation
Provide health screening and fitness orientation
Unit of competency
National Code
SISFFIT001
SISFFIT001
State Code
AVD61
AVD61
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2016
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/04/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify client fitness requirements, administer a pre-exercise health screening questionnaire and advise clients of appropriate fitness programs, services and facilities. This involves using industry endorsed risk stratification procedures when determining the provision of suitable advice regarding services and referral requirements. This unit applies to fitness instructors who work in a variety of fitness locations such as fitness, leisure and community centres. These individuals typically work independently with some level of autonomy in a controlled environment. Work is performed according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify client fitness requirements.
- 1.1 Question clients to confirm fitness goals, expectations and preferences.
- 1.2 Confirm current and past physical activity participation.
- 1.3 Describe available programs, services and facilities relevant to client needs and expectations.
2. Administer pre-exercise health screening questionnaire.
- 2.1 Explain purpose of pre-exercise health screening questionnaire and risk stratification to client.
- 2.2 Provide and administer an industry standard pre-exercise health screening questionnaire to client.
- 2.3 Discuss client preferences and outcomes of pre-exercise health screening.
- 2.4 Refer client to medical practitioner or other appropriate professionals for further appraisal as required.
3. Advise benefits of fitness activities and exercise prescription.
- 3.1 Explain benefits of fitness activities and fitness programs.
- 3.2 Advise client regarding processes and suitability of relevant activities and programs, as required.
- 3.3 Document and update records of fitness orientation, pre-exercise screening and advice provided to client.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D6217 | SISFFIT301A | Provide fitness orientation and health screening | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODP28 | SISFFIT032 | Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWN5 | SIS30315 | Certificate III in Fitness | Qualification |