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Provide motivation to positively influence exercise behaviour

Provide motivation to positively influence exercise behaviour

Unit of competency
National Code
SISFFIT016
State Code
AVD45
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
061307 - Health Promotion
Original Release Date
14/04/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to promote exercise and incorporate behaviour change strategies into fitness instruction, programming and provision of fitness advice. This unit applies to personal trainers who work in controlled and uncontrolled environments. These individuals typically work independently with some level of autonomy. 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. Consolidate understanding of behaviour change strategies.
  • 1.1 Source and access information on motivation and behaviour change relevant to fitness outcomes.
  • 1.2 Use knowledge of motivation and behaviour change in day-to-day professional practice.
  • 1.3 Discuss/explain how understanding of motivation and behaviour change contribute to client commitment and confidence.
  • 1.4 Use a wide range of motivation and behaviour change relevant to fitness outcomes.
2. Apply knowledge to own professional practice.
  • 2.1 Assess ways in which knowledge of motivation and behaviour change may be used, adapted or challenged in instruction and provision of fitness advice.
  • 2.2 Identify current and emerging knowledge of motivation and behaviour change relevant to development of own professional practice.
  • 2.3 Modify approach to fitness programming activities and advice as required.
3. Maintain and update knowledge of motivation and behaviour change.
  • 3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand own knowledge of motivation and behaviour change.
  • 3.2 Monitor response to changes made to own professional practice or instruction.
  • 3.3 Continue to adjust own practice to optimise results.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6232 SISFFIT416A Apply motivational psychology to provide guidance on exercise behaviour and change to meet health and fitness goals Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODP12 SISFFIT050 Support exercise behaviour change Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN7 SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness Qualification