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Instruct water-based fitness activities

Instruct water-based fitness activities

Unit of competency
National Code
SISFFIT008
State Code
AVD54
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/09/2015
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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
65
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to plan, instruct, monitor and evaluate group water-based exercise sessions. It requires the ability to use aquatic exercise and instructional techniques, and hydrodynamic principles to ensure safe and effective fitness outcomes. This unit does not apply to the provision of hydrotherapy.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 or aquatic 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. Develop water-based session plans.
  • 1.1 Consider participant group characteristics and identify expected fitness outcomes and session type.
  • 1.2 Determine appropriate phases, exercises, or choreography to meet group needs.
  • 1.3 Select and sequence appropriate water-based fitness activities for participant group.
  • 1.4 Incorporate motivational techniques to maximise exercise program adherence.
  • 1.5 Develop and document session plans that incorporate instructional information.
2. Conduct water-based session.
  • 2.1 Identify site aspects and pool design that may impact on the conduct of activities.
  • 2.2 Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately.
  • 2.3 Check equipment for maintenance requirements, as required.
  • 2.4 Confirm capacity to independently participate in session.
  • 2.5 Provide clear instructions using effective communication and instructional principles.
  • 2.6 Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant.
  • 2.7 Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group.
  • 2.8 Explain effects of water on client movement responses.
  • 2.9 Monitor client technique and safety within appropriate hydrodynamic principles, and modify as required.
  • 2.10 Show sensitivity to participant cultural and social differences.
  • 2.11 Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
  • 2.12 Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise.
3. Evaluate water-based session.
  • 3.1 Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants.
  • 3.2 Evaluate participant response and feedback.
  • 3.3 Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
  • 3.4 Implement modifications to future sessions where relevant to meet participant needs.
  • 3.5 Update session documentation.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6226 SISFFIT310A Plan and deliver water based fitness activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODP21 SISFFIT039 Instruct group water-based exercise sessions Unit of competency
ODP22 SISFFIT038 Plan group water-based exercise sessions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN5 SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness Qualification