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Deliver prescribed exercise to children and young adolescents with specific chronic conditions
Deliver prescribed exercise to children and young adolescents with specific chronic conditions
Unit of competency
National Code
SISFFIT530A
SISFFIT530A
State Code
D6246
D6246
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to deliver exercise programs to children and young adolescents who present with risk of an adverse event or exacerbation of impairment during exercise, in collaboration with relevant medical or allied health professionals.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply pre-screening and baseline assessment protocols and procedures to children and young adolescents.
- 1.1. Demonstrate the appropriate pre-screening required to determine the needs of children and young adolescents to participate in an exercise program in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
- 1.2. Recommend advice be sought from a medical or allied health professional based on any health, nutritional or dietary disorder, or medical or injury concerns according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.3. Provide advice for participants and their parents or guardian when referrals are required following appropriate pre-screening procedures.
- 1.4. Plan and develop physical activity sessions based on results of pre-screening procedures.
- 1.5. Demonstrate appropriate baseline assessment protocols for children and young adolescents with special needs prior to participation in an exercise program in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
2. Develop a plan for an exercise session for children and young adolescents with special needs.
- 2.1. Identify prevailing conditions of children and young adolescents and establish client needs.
- 2.2. Become familiar with typical adverse signs and symptoms that may arise during exercise for children and young adolescents with specific chronic medical conditions.
- 2.3. Consult with an appropriate medical or allied health professional as necessary.
- 2.4. Work with medical or allied health professionals to document exercise session plans for a variety of exercise programs for children and young adolescents with specific chronic medical conditions in accordance with recognised exercise recommendations, fitness test results, client limitations, and potential interactions of medications.
- 2.5. Explain to the children and young adolescents and their caregivers their need to be referred back to a medical or allied health professional if their condition becomes unstable.
3. Instruct an exercise session for children and young adolescents with special needs.
- 3.1. Outline the purpose of the exercise session to participants including the benefits of exercise for children and young adolescents with specific chronic medical conditions.
- 3.2. Deliver appropriate instructional skills for the client group.
- 3.3. Select and modify appropriate equipment for safe use according to the prevailing needs of children and young adolescents with specific chronic medical conditions.
- 3.4. Demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of selected exercise equipment and report or address any unsafe equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 3.5. Deliver exercise sessions suitable to the needs and goals of the client group.
- 3.6. Demonstrate how modifications to the exercise can incorporate the different needs of children and young adolescents.
- 3.7. Demonstrate motivational techniques providing positive and effective feedback to the client group.
- 3.8. Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour.
- 3.9. Monitor client responses for any typical signs and symptoms requiring intervention that may occur during exercise.
- 3.10. Apply procedures to respond to adverse signs and symptoms requiring intervention as required according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 3.11. Recognise signs of an unstable medical condition and refer the client back to an appropriate medical or allied health professional.
4. Review a range of exercise programs for children and young adolescents with special needs.
- 4.1. Critically evaluate a series of exercise sessions for children and young adolescents with special needs according to feedback received from participants and parents, carers or guardians.
- 4.2. Produce a written evaluation assessing observations.
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-exercise screening may include:
medical history
functional limitations
medication
lifestyle evaluation
fitness goals
exercise history
questionnaire
interview.
Children and young adolescents may include:
children:
aged between 3 - 5 years
aged between 5 - 9 years
young adolescents:
aged between 9 - 16 years.
Exercise programs may include:
cardio-vascular exercise for age variations
resistance training
flexibility
fundamental motor skills.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
Occupational Health and Safety
emergency procedures
risk management
use of client record systems
collection and use of client information
equipment use and maintenance
client supervision
incident reporting
client screening procedures
client referral procedures
ethical considerations in assessing children
child protection
Medical or allied health professional may include:
sports medicine physician
staff specialist
general practitioner
physiotherapist
accredited exercise physiologist
occupational therapist
remedial massage therapist
chiropractor
osteopath
accredited practising dietician
psychologist
aboriginal health worker
diabetes educator.
Baseline assessment may include:
cardio-vascular
strength
agility
flexibility
fundamental motor skills.
Client needs may include:
consideration of adaptations by children with specific medical conditions to physical activity programs
methods of instruction
time delivery to achieve outcomes
changes to environment and or spaces
adaptation and modification of equipment
modification to rules.
Specific chronic medical conditions may include:
musculoskeletal issues
sensory impairment
eating disorders
metabolic and endocrine conditions
physical disabilities
neurological disorders
respiratory conditions
mental health.
Session plans may include:
exercise selection
identification of client needs and goals
components of the session
order and or sequence of physical activities
duration and or intensity of exercise
safety considerations
instructional skills
equipment selection
suggested progression within the physical activity
special consideration to accommodate the different needs and limitations and age variations
selection of appropriate music.
Instructional skills may include:
transitions between exercises or games
session structure variations.
communication skills
verbal and visual instructions relevant to age group
technique correction.
Exercise equipment may include:
treadmill
cycle
ergomoters
rowing machine
dumbbells and age specific strength training equipment
small equipment
interactive equipment
sporting
circuit-based equipment.
Modifications may include:
accommodation for the physical changes and health conditions associated with developmental age
accommodation for the social and psychological changes that occur with children.
Motivational techniques may include:
goal setting
positive feedback.
Symptoms requiring interjection may include:
shortness of breath at rest or with mild exertion
dizziness or syncope
orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
palpitations or tachycardia
intermittent claudication
unusual fatigue or shortness of breath with usual activities
illness or sickness
lack of functional strength
neck soreness or strain
pain on movement of any body part.
Procedures to respond to adverse signs and symptoms requiring intervention may include:
cessation of activity
first aid
emergency medical assistance
referral.
Written evaluation may include:
evaluation of session
possible improvements.
Pre-exercise screening may include:
medical history
functional limitations
medication
lifestyle evaluation
fitness goals
exercise history
questionnaire
interview.
Children and young adolescents may include:
children:
aged between 3 - 5 years
aged between 5 - 9 years
young adolescents:
aged between 9 - 16 years.
Exercise programs may include:
cardio-vascular exercise for age variations
resistance training
flexibility
fundamental motor skills.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
Occupational Health and Safety
emergency procedures
risk management
use of client record systems
collection and use of client information
equipment use and maintenance
client supervision
incident reporting
client screening procedures
client referral procedures
ethical considerations in assessing children
child protection
Medical or allied health professional may include:
sports medicine physician
staff specialist
general practitioner
physiotherapist
accredited exercise physiologist
occupational therapist
remedial massage therapist
chiropractor
osteopath
accredited practising dietician
psychologist
aboriginal health worker
diabetes educator.
Baseline assessment may include:
cardio-vascular
strength
agility
flexibility
fundamental motor skills.
Client needs may include:
consideration of adaptations by children with specific medical conditions to physical activity programs
methods of instruction
time delivery to achieve outcomes
changes to environment and or spaces
adaptation and modification of equipment
modification to rules.
Specific chronic medical conditions may include:
musculoskeletal issues
sensory impairment
eating disorders
metabolic and endocrine conditions
physical disabilities
neurological disorders
respiratory conditions
mental health.
Session plans may include:
exercise selection
identification of client needs and goals
components of the session
order and or sequence of physical activities
duration and or intensity of exercise
safety considerations
instructional skills
equipment selection
suggested progression within the physical activity
special consideration to accommodate the different needs and limitations and age variations
selection of appropriate music.
Instructional skills may include:
transitions between exercises or games
session structure variations.
communication skills
verbal and visual instructions relevant to age group
technique correction.
Exercise equipment may include:
treadmill
cycle
ergomoters
rowing machine
dumbbells and age specific strength training equipment
small equipment
interactive equipment
sporting
circuit-based equipment.
Modifications may include:
accommodation for the physical changes and health conditions associated with developmental age
accommodation for the social and psychological changes that occur with children.
Motivational techniques may include:
goal setting
positive feedback.
Symptoms requiring interjection may include:
shortness of breath at rest or with mild exertion
dizziness or syncope
orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
palpitations or tachycardia
intermittent claudication
unusual fatigue or shortness of breath with usual activities
illness or sickness
lack of functional strength
neck soreness or strain
pain on movement of any body part.
Procedures to respond to adverse signs and symptoms requiring intervention may include:
cessation of activity
first aid
emergency medical assistance
referral.
Written evaluation may include:
evaluation of session
possible improvements.
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:
screens children and young adolescents with specific chronic medical conditions needs prior to commencement of physical activity sessions and communicates results to relevant caregivers and recommends referral to appropriate medical or allied health professionals where necessary
develops a variety of physical activity sessions for a range of client groups of children and young adolescents with specific chronic medical conditions
monitors and maintains the safety of clients, exercise equipment and the exercise setting and applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with problems and issues that may arise during the exercise program.
communicates effectively to provide clear instruction and constructive feedback to a range of children and young adolescents, caregivers, medical and allied health professionals
demonstrates appropriate manner, empathy and patience when working with children and young adolescents.
modifies individual exercises to accommodate the specific chronic medical conditions of the client group
evaluates exercise sessions and modifies exercise plans according to feedback received from participants, relevant medical and allied health professionals and own evaluation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure training of multiple exercise sessions that are of sufficient duration and breadth to allow the demonstration of competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a facility where a variety of exercise modes and equipment are available, such as a weights gym, exercise room or outdoors
relevant resources; for example, nutritional information prepared by dieticians for a range of ages
appropriate documentation normally used in the workplace such as fitness charts, client record forms and assessment questionnaires
a range of participant groups composed of children and young adolescents with specific medical conditions.
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 instructing and monitoring exercise sessions for children and young adolescents
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of stages of development and growth in children and young adolescents and how these relate to effective exercise planning
portfolio of plans for physical activity sessions for different age groups, covering a range of specific medical conditions.
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
screens children and young adolescents with specific chronic medical conditions needs prior to commencement of physical activity sessions and communicates results to relevant caregivers and recommends referral to appropriate medical or allied health professionals where necessary
develops a variety of physical activity sessions for a range of client groups of children and young adolescents with specific chronic medical conditions
monitors and maintains the safety of clients, exercise equipment and the exercise setting and applies effective contingency management techniques to deal with problems and issues that may arise during the exercise program.
communicates effectively to provide clear instruction and constructive feedback to a range of children and young adolescents, caregivers, medical and allied health professionals
demonstrates appropriate manner, empathy and patience when working with children and young adolescents.
modifies individual exercises to accommodate the specific chronic medical conditions of the client group
evaluates exercise sessions and modifies exercise plans according to feedback received from participants, relevant medical and allied health professionals and own evaluation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure training of multiple exercise sessions that are of sufficient duration and breadth to allow the demonstration of competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a facility where a variety of exercise modes and equipment are available, such as a weights gym, exercise room or outdoors
relevant resources; for example, nutritional information prepared by dieticians for a range of ages
appropriate documentation normally used in the workplace such as fitness charts, client record forms and assessment questionnaires
a range of participant groups composed of children and young adolescents with specific medical conditions.
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 instructing and monitoring exercise sessions for children and young adolescents
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of stages of development and growth in children and young adolescents and how these relate to effective exercise planning
portfolio of plans for physical activity sessions for different age groups, covering a range of specific medical conditions.
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7919 | SRFFSP004A | Plan and deliver exercise for moderate risk children and young adolescents | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J769 | SIS50213 | Diploma of Fitness | Qualification |
| D444 | SIS50210 | Diploma of Fitness | Qualification |