Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:17 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:17 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction
Unit of competency
National Code
SISFFIT049
SISFFIT049
State Code
ODP13
ODP13
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
069903 - Human Movement
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify how exercise science principles (also known as exercise training principles) apply to fitness instruction, and use those principles in the design and ongoing modification of exercise programs for clients.This unit has a direct relationship with, and supports the following units involving the application of exercise science and training principles to program design:SISFFIT041 Develop personalised exercise programsSISFFIT043 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for body composition goalsSISFFIT044 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for older clientsSISFFIT045 Develop and instruct personalised exercise programs for adolescent clients.This unit applies to personal trainers who work independently with clients using discretion and judgement to develop and deliver individually tailored client exercise programs. They practise in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and homes and outdoor locations.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify information sources for exercise science principles relevant to fitness instruction.
- 1.1. Identify credible sources of evidence-based information about exercise science principles that are relevant to fitness instruction.
- 1.2. Review information and identify how exercise science principles relate to safe and optimum training and client fitness improvements.
- 1.3. Interpret exercise science terminology and its application to fitness instruction.
2. Incorporate exercise science principles in fitness instruction.
- 2.1. Identify relevance of exercise science principles to individual clients at different stages and levels of exercise activity.
- 2.2. Design programs for individual clients that consider client characteristics and goals and appropriate exercise science principles.
- 2.3. Monitor and adjust programs consistent with exercise science principles.
3. Maintain and update knowledge of exercise science.
- 3.1. Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of exercise science relevant to scope of practice for personal trainers.
- 3.2. Use critical thinking processes to evaluate changing and emerging evidence-based information and its application to fitness instruction.
No information
No information
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVD43 | SISFFIT019 | Incorporate exercise science principles into fitness programming | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE3 | SIS40221 | Certificate IV in Fitness | Qualification |