Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Training guidelines may include:
type of training
order of training
exercises
choreography
locations
licensing
instruction
contraindications
monitoring
techniques
scope of practice and limitations
rules and procedures
venue requirements and limitations.
Community group exercise program may include:
cardiovascular
resistance
flexibility
general health and wellbeing
social.
Venue or facility requirements may include:
community hall
council facility
fitness centre
leisure centre
entry charge
membership
screening
needs of other facility users
emergency evacuation
access.
Resources may include:
facilities
equipment
finance
personnel
transport and related logistical requirements.
Needs and requirements may include:
safety
fitness
general health and wellbeing
social.
Clients may include:
inactive
active
age specific groups
gender specific groups
experienced or inexperienced
specific cultural or social groups.
Access may include:
stairs
ramps
lift
vicinity to public transport
parking.
Organisational policies and procedures may include
sports physician
sports doctor
general practitioner
physiotherapist
accredited exercise physiologist
occupational therapist
remedial massage therapist
chiropractor
osteopath
accredited practising dietician
podiatrist
psychologist
Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander health worker.
Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:
work health and safety/occupational health and safety
duty of care
privacy
anti-discrimination
copyright
licensing
child protection
trade practices
Australian Consumer Law
environmental
business registration and licences.
Safety may include:
minimising risk of injuries
monitoring for signs and symptoms of intolerance
hydration.
Equipment may include:
balls, rings and sticks
dumbbells and barbells
noodles
resistance bands
stability balls and discs
mats
chairs
benches
heart rate monitors
sound and microphone.
Screen clients must include:
verbal pre-screen
use of an industry recognised pre-exercise screening tool.
Common conditions may include:
sprains and strains
heart conditions
stroke
recent injury or hospitalisation
history of illness or hospitalisation
medical procedures
overtraining.
Medical or allied health professionals may include:
sports physician
sports doctor
general practitioner
physiotherapist
accredited exercise physiologist
occupational therapist
remedial massage therapist
chiropractor
osteopath
accredited practising dietician
podiatrist
psychologist
Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander health worker.
Pre-session instructions must include:
personal introduction
session level outline
emergency procedures
appropriate and safe footwear and clothing
frequency of breaks during exercise
correct exercise techniques and breathing
pain or discomfort.
Instructional techniques may include:
teaching position
session organisation and formation
mirror imaging
verbal and non-verbal communication
demonstration
motivational strategies.
Cultural and social characteristics may include
modes of greeting, farewelling and conversation
body language, including use of body gestures
formality of language
clothing.
Monitor may include:
talk test
heart rate
breathing frequency
rate of perceived exertion
technique
observation.
Exercise intensity may include:
heart-rate response
perceived rate of exertion
form and fatigue
motivation and enthusiasm suitable to the class format.
Ideal postural alignment may include
joint position and alignment
spinal position and alignment
correct exercise positions and techniques.
Technical errors may include:
speed of movement
alignment and positioning.
Potentially harmful practices may include:
hyperextension
exercising while sick or in extremes of temperature
dehydration
multiple repetitions
ballistic movements
spinal hyperextension
loaded knee hyperflexion
on-the-spot pounding
straight leg sit-ups
lever length.
Symptoms of intolerance may include:
fatigue
muscle cramps
pain
weakness
dizziness
fainting
inability to complete exercise.
Intervention strategies may include:
stopping or modifying the exercise
modifying equipment or its use
referral to a medical or allied health professional.
Feedback may include:
verbal
written
visual.
Own performance may include:
instructional techniques
session delivery
appropriate intensity
managing client behaviour
responding to feedback
managing time allocation.
Records may include:
written
electronic
oral recording.

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 ability to:
deliver, monitor and evaluate pre-choreographed or prescribed community group exercise programs to meet the needs and requirements of clients
identify and implement requirements of training guidelines, including the safe use of any required equipment
maintain accurate records of group exercise program delivery
implement modifications to instructional techniques and session delivery as required
show sensitivity to social and cultural characteristics.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a real or simulated workplace that allows for the delivery of community group exercise programs of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
clients in pre-choreographed or prescribed community group exercise program
resources for the conduct of pre-choreographed or prescribed community group exercise programs such as a venue or facility and any required equipment
documentation related to pre-choreographed or prescribed community group exercise programs.
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 delivery of pre-choreographed or prescribed community group exercise programs
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the purpose, aims and allowable modifications to the group exercise program to meet the needs of the target group
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on the job performance by the individual.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISFFIT333 Deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music classes