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Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
SISXCAI009
State Code
OBD93
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2019
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
13/12/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to use drills, exercises and activities to instruct individuals undertaking fitness programs in strength and conditioning techniques to achieve personal fitness goals.This unit applies to fitness instructors and coaches who work in fitness and sport environments. 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
Assess participant status.
  • Select and implement testing protocols to assess participant fitness level.
  • Evaluate participant training background and exercise history to inform participant needs.
  • Identify strength and conditioning techniques to be developed with support staff according to participant needs.
1. Assess participant status.
  • 1.1. Select and implement testing protocols to assess participant fitness level.
  • 1.2. Evaluate participant training background and exercise history to inform participant needs.
  • 1.3. Identify strength and conditioning techniques to be developed with support staff according to participant needs.
Select strength and conditioning programs.
  • Select core lifts and exercises to meet participant needs.
  • Incorporate drills, exercise techniques and activities into strength and conditioning programs.
  • Select equipment to be used in strength and conditioning programs.
2. Select strength and conditioning programs.
  • 2.1. Select core lifts and exercises to meet participant needs.
  • 2.2. Incorporate drills, exercise techniques and activities into strength and conditioning programs.
  • 2.3. Select equipment to be used in strength and conditioning programs.
3. Prepare for strength and conditioning sessions.
  • 3.1. Allocate space and resources sufficient for drills, activities and games.
  • 3.2. Check exercise area is free from obstacles prior to session commencement.
  • 3.3. Check equipment is in good working order prior to session commencement.
  • 3.4. Quarantine and report faulty equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.5. Arrange equipment according to exercise plan, and organisational policies and procedures.
Prepare for strength and conditioning sessions.
  • Allocate space and resources sufficient for drills, activities and games.
  • Check exercise area is free from obstacles prior to session commencement.
  • Check equipment is in good working order prior to session commencement.
  • Quarantine and report faulty equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Arrange equipment according to exercise plan, and organisational policies and procedures.
Instruct strength and conditioning session.
  • Communicate session objectives and benefits of strength and conditioning to participants.
  • Explain common types of injuries that prevent session participation and confirm participants are not affected.
  • Instruct session according to strength and conditioning plan, organisational policies and procedures, and best practice principles of strength and conditioning training.
  • Demonstrate and instruct correct use of equipment according to organisational policies and procedures and equipment manufacturer instructions.
  • Demonstrate strength and conditioning exercises using instructional techniques appropriate for the exercise.
  • Monitor participant intensity, technique and safety during strength and conditioning sessions.
  • Incorporate motivation techniques to maximise exercise program adherence.
4. Instruct strength and conditioning session.
  • 4.1. Communicate session objectives and benefits of strength and conditioning to participants.
  • 4.2. Explain common types of injuries that prevent session participation and confirm participants are not affected.
  • 4.3. Instruct session according to strength and conditioning plan, organisational policies and procedures, and best practice principles of strength and conditioning training.
  • 4.4. Demonstrate and instruct correct use of equipment according to organisational policies and procedures and equipment manufacturer instructions.
  • 4.5. Demonstrate strength and conditioning exercises using instructional techniques appropriate for the exercise.
  • 4.6. Monitor participant intensity, technique and safety during strength and conditioning sessions.
  • 4.7. Incorporate motivation techniques to maximise exercise program adherence.
Evaluate strength and conditioning programs.
  • Review participant training diaries to monitor progress.
  • Modify programs to meet identified participant needs.
  • Use testing protocols to assess participant ongoing progress.
  • Review own performance to identify potential improvements.
5. Evaluate strength and conditioning programs.
  • 5.1. Review participant training diaries to monitor progress.
  • 5.2. Modify programs to meet identified participant needs.
  • 5.3. Use testing protocols to assess participant ongoing progress.
  • 5.4. Review own performance to identify potential improvements.
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State Code National Code Title Type
D5607 SISSSTC301A Instruct strength and conditioning techniques Unit of competency