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Assess client movement and provide exercise advice

Assess client movement and provide exercise advice

Unit of competency
National Code
SISFFIT034
State Code
ODP17
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess movement capacity in individual clients and provide advice on exercises to achieve optimal movement and safe and effective exercise technique. While this assessment may be completed as a separate dedicated activity, outcomes and recommended exercises may then be integrated into overall fitness programs for individual clients.Assessment and advice are provided to clients who do not have unstable health conditions, pain or injury identified through pre-exercise screening and fitness assessment. The unit does not include assessment for the purposes of providing advice or treatment of injury or disease. In this case the fitness instructor refers clients to relevant medical or allied health professionals.This unit applies to personal trainers who work independently with clients using discretion and judgement to provide individually tailored client movement assessments. 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. Establish client needs.
  • 1.1. Review outcomes of client pre-exercise screening and fitness assessment and identify relevant information for movement assessment.
  • 1.2. Consult with client to obtain information about their needs in relation to movement capacity.
  • 1.3. Build trust and rapport with client by using client-centred communication showing sensitivity and empathy during interactions.
  • 1.4. Provide clear explanations about the importance of effective dynamic posture and movement capacity during exercise within scope of the personal trainer role.
2. Assess client movement.
  • 2.1. Select movements and exercises based on individual client needs and provide clear and accurate instruction and demonstration.
  • 2.2. Observe client static postural alignment and identify deviations outside normal range that may affect movement.
  • 2.3. Observe client movement and range of movement and identify joint mobility and movement restrictions.
  • 2.4. Identify unsafe and ineffective dynamic posture, movement patterns and exercise technique.
  • 2.5. Identify client balance and stability limitations.
  • 2.6. Accurately record observations of client static and dynamic posture and movement.
3. Provide advice on exercises for optimal movement.
  • 3.1. Review outcomes of assessment and explain implications to client using language and visual aids when required to support client understanding.
  • 3.2. Identify and communicate need for guidance from medical and allied health professionals.
  • 3.3. Suggest and demonstrate exercises that promote movement, optimise exercise performance and reduce likelihood of injury.
  • 3.4. Ask client to complete exercises and advise on modifications to their technique and dynamic posture.
  • 3.5. Identify and advise client of unsuitable exercises and activities based on assessment outcomes.
  • 3.6. Document movement assessment outcomes and exercises in client records and integrate into broader client program development based on individual needs.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD44 SISFFIT018 Promote functional movement capacity Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHE3 SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness Qualification