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Undertake client health assessment
Undertake client health assessment
Unit of competency
National Code
SISFFIT307A
SISFFIT307A
State Code
D6223
D6223
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/09/2011
Field of Education
061307 - Health Promotion
Original Release Date
28/09/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to review client screening information, discuss fitness goals with the client, and conduct a basic fitness appraisal in preparation for a exercise program.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review pre-test screening information.
- 1.1. Access and review initial client pre-test screening information according to legislation and regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.2. Advise the client of the relevance of the screening and appraisal process to developing an individualised exercise program.
- 1.3. Ascertain additional health information about the client prior to fitness appraisal and identify any factors requiring medical clearance according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.4. Recommend client seek medical or allied health professional assistance, where required before proceeding with fitness appraisal according to organisational policies and procedures.
2. Determine the fitness goals of clients.
- 2.1. Determine the perceived benefits clients expect from the exercise program.
- 2.2. Discuss the client's habits, cultural expectation lifestyle, family situation, likes and dislikes which might impact on the prescription of an appropriate exercise program.
- 2.3. Provide relevant information on the impact of poor lifestyle behaviours on health and fitness to the client.
- 2.4. Consult with the client to develop and document short and long-term fitness goals.
- 2.5. Match fitness goals to products and services available in the fitness industry.
3. Conduct a basic fitness appraisal.
- 3.1. Select appropriate tools and appraisal methods according to the clients' current fitness capacity.
- 3.2. Organise fitness assessment equipment required for the appraisal as appropriate.
- 3.3. Conduct basic fitness appraisals ensuring the safety of the client according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 3.4. Explain the results of the fitness appraisals to the client and recommend an appropriate exercise program.
- 3.5. Record recommendations for the client's exercise program according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 3.6. Develop a client profile that can be used to develop an individualised exercise program.
- 3.7. Identify signs of poor exercise tolerance and reason for discontinuation of a fitness appraisal.
- 3.8. Use energy, water and other resources effectively when cleaning, preparing and maintaining equipment and activity areas to reduce negative environmental impacts.
4. Motivate and encourage clients.
- 4.1. Determine the client's level of commitment to the exercise program.
- 4.2. Apply motivation techniques to help the client identify barriers to adherence and to set effective and manageable exercise goals according to fitness levels.
- 4.3. Assist the client to identify behavioural changes to improve long-term adherence to an exercise program.
- 4.4. Advise the client on techniques that may increase their adherence to exercise.
- 4.5. Recognise and use the factors that encourage people to adhere to exercise programs when instructing clients.
- 4.6. Recognise and apply common reasons for discontinuation of exercise programs when settling program guidelines.
- 4.7. Discuss habits, lifestyle, family situation likes, dislikes which might impact on writing an appropriate exercise program with the client.
- 4.8. Use the physical and the psychological characteristics that apply to each stage of fitness, stages of change and the most appropriate form of motivation at each level when instructing clients.
- 4.9. Direct clients to understand and overcome their own barriers to the continuation of an exercise program.
- 4.10.Identify the steps involved in establishing a behavioural change that results in their long term adherence to an exercise program to the client and use when instructing clients.
- 4.11.Take into account people's idiosyncrasies, cultural and social differences, behavioural patterns and industry standards when instructing clients.
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.
Pre-test screening information may include:
lifestyle evaluation
fitness goals
time availability
exercise history
likes and dislikes
medical history
medications
informed consent
clearance letter from an allied health professional or medical practitioner.
Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:
occupational health and safety
duty of care
privacy
anti-discrimination
copyright
licensing
child protection
trade practices
consumer protection
environmental
business registration and licences.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
privacy
confidentiality
medical clearance
risk management
client record systems
collection and use of client information
client referral procedures
recording appraisal information.
Health information may include:
medical conditions
injuries
prescribed medication
medical and exercise history
functional limitations.
Client may include:
experienced or inexperienced
various ages
screened
active or inactive
pre-natal
post-natal
menopausal.
Fitness appraisal may include:
cardiorespiratory endurance
blood pressure
range of movement
strength
body composition
waist- hip ratio
girth measurements
skin folds.
Medical or allied health professional may include:
sports medicine physician or staff specialist
general practitioner
physiotherapist
accredited exercise physiologist
occupational therapist
remedial massage therapist
chiropractor
osteopath
accredited practising dietician
psychologist
aboriginal health worker
diabetes educator.
Perceived benefits may include:
cosmetic
health
social or recreational
athletic.
Fitness goals may include:
improved health
enhanced appearance
increase muscle mass
body fat reduction
cardiovascular endurance
improved flexibility
increased strength.
Appraisal methods may include:
heart rate response
pulse response
blood pressure response
respiration rate response
skin colour response
rate of perceived exertion
exercise form
work output.
Fitness assessment equipment may include:
tape measure
stadiometer
scales
sit and reach box
bicycle ergo meter
heart rate monitor
bio-impedance machine
camera
goniometer
stethascope
spirometer
dynanometer
sphygmomanometer (manual and digital)
skin fold callipers
step up
stop watch.
Exercise program may include:
motivational strategies for a client
realistic goals
phases
specific exercises
expected outcomes.
Motivation techniques may include:
arousal control techniques
zone of optimal function.
Cultural and social differences may include:
modes of greeting, farewelling and conversation
body language, including use of body gestures
formality of language
clothing
Fitness levels may include:
beginner
relatively fit
advanced.
Pre-test screening information may include:
lifestyle evaluation
fitness goals
time availability
exercise history
likes and dislikes
medical history
medications
informed consent
clearance letter from an allied health professional or medical practitioner.
Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:
occupational health and safety
duty of care
privacy
anti-discrimination
copyright
licensing
child protection
trade practices
consumer protection
environmental
business registration and licences.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
privacy
confidentiality
medical clearance
risk management
client record systems
collection and use of client information
client referral procedures
recording appraisal information.
Health information may include:
medical conditions
injuries
prescribed medication
medical and exercise history
functional limitations.
Client may include:
experienced or inexperienced
various ages
screened
active or inactive
pre-natal
post-natal
menopausal.
Fitness appraisal may include:
cardiorespiratory endurance
blood pressure
range of movement
strength
body composition
waist- hip ratio
girth measurements
skin folds.
Medical or allied health professional may include:
sports medicine physician or staff specialist
general practitioner
physiotherapist
accredited exercise physiologist
occupational therapist
remedial massage therapist
chiropractor
osteopath
accredited practising dietician
psychologist
aboriginal health worker
diabetes educator.
Perceived benefits may include:
cosmetic
health
social or recreational
athletic.
Fitness goals may include:
improved health
enhanced appearance
increase muscle mass
body fat reduction
cardiovascular endurance
improved flexibility
increased strength.
Appraisal methods may include:
heart rate response
pulse response
blood pressure response
respiration rate response
skin colour response
rate of perceived exertion
exercise form
work output.
Fitness assessment equipment may include:
tape measure
stadiometer
scales
sit and reach box
bicycle ergo meter
heart rate monitor
bio-impedance machine
camera
goniometer
stethascope
spirometer
dynanometer
sphygmomanometer (manual and digital)
skin fold callipers
step up
stop watch.
Exercise program may include:
motivational strategies for a client
realistic goals
phases
specific exercises
expected outcomes.
Motivation techniques may include:
arousal control techniques
zone of optimal function.
Cultural and social differences may include:
modes of greeting, farewelling and conversation
body language, including use of body gestures
formality of language
clothing
Fitness levels may include:
beginner
relatively fit
advanced.
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 following is essential:
develops a rapport with a range of clients based on gender, age, physical capacity, fitness goals and level of motivation
treats client information with sensitivity and discretion, displays client empathy and puts clients at ease during the fitness appraisal process
undertakes fitness assessments based on the fitness goals and physical capacity of the client and makes informed recommendations on appropriate exercise programs or the need to seek medical or allied health assistance
identifies motivational techniques and strategies appropriate to a range of clients with different needs to support and encourage adherence to an exercise program
applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the appraisal process such as difficult or demanding clients with unrealistic fitness expectations
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure completion of client induction and screening processes for a range of clients with different needs to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a facility where appropriate fitness appraisal equipment is available
a range of clients with a range of real or simulated fitness needs and expectations and fitness assessment equipment to conduct the appraisal
documentation such as initial client health screening information, written facility information about available exercise programs and services and organisational policies and procedures relating to client fitness appraisals.
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 client consultations to determine their fitness goals
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of fitness industry standards and practices for fitness appraisal of clients
portfolio of completed fitness appraisals
third-party reports from colleagues or supervisors detailing work performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISFFIT304A Instruct and monitor fitness programs.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
develops a rapport with a range of clients based on gender, age, physical capacity, fitness goals and level of motivation
treats client information with sensitivity and discretion, displays client empathy and puts clients at ease during the fitness appraisal process
undertakes fitness assessments based on the fitness goals and physical capacity of the client and makes informed recommendations on appropriate exercise programs or the need to seek medical or allied health assistance
identifies motivational techniques and strategies appropriate to a range of clients with different needs to support and encourage adherence to an exercise program
applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the appraisal process such as difficult or demanding clients with unrealistic fitness expectations
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure completion of client induction and screening processes for a range of clients with different needs to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a facility where appropriate fitness appraisal equipment is available
a range of clients with a range of real or simulated fitness needs and expectations and fitness assessment equipment to conduct the appraisal
documentation such as initial client health screening information, written facility information about available exercise programs and services and organisational policies and procedures relating to client fitness appraisals.
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 client consultations to determine their fitness goals
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of fitness industry standards and practices for fitness appraisal of clients
portfolio of completed fitness appraisals
third-party reports from colleagues or supervisors detailing work performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISFFIT304A Instruct and monitor fitness programs.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7900 | SRFFIT003B | Undertake client induction and screening | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVD56 | SISFFIT006 | Conduct fitness appraisals | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J760 | SIS30313 | Certificate III in Fitness | Qualification |
| D431 | SIS30310 | Certificate III in Fitness | Qualification |