Plan and deliver personal training

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
SISFFIT421A

State Code
D6237

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
2.00

Current Release Date
28/11/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

28/09/2011

Field of Education

092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction

Original Release Date

28/09/2011

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to be able to plan, deliver monitor and adjust personal training programs for a range of clients including older clients, in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan personal training program for clients.

1.1. Identify the fitness preferences, needs and expectations of the client.
1.2. Apply pre-screening and assessment procedures to identify client fitness levels according to organisational policies and procedures and Legislation and regulatory requirements.
1.3. Clarify the fitness goals of the client.
1.4. Determine the client's preferred learning style.

2. Prepare personal training exercise plans.

2.1. Develop a personal training exercise plan to meet client's specific needs.
2.2. Select appropriate instructional techniques and strategies to match client's learning style preferences.
2.3. Identify appropriate fitness equipment within the exercise plan.
2.4. Identify appropriate session assessment techniques.
2.5. Evaluate the exercise environment to ensure client safety according to organisational policies and procedures and Legislation and regulatory requirements.
2.6. Obtain permission for use of public spaces if required.
2.7. Minimise the negative environmental impacts by effectively using energy, water and other resources when planning, preparing and using the exercise environment

3. Demonstrate exercise activities and use of equipment.

3.1. Determine client's prior knowledge and skill in the activity.
3.2. Demonstrate the correct and safe performance of exercises to the client using appropriate anatomical terminology as required.
3.3. Relate the location and function of the major bones and major joints to movement when instructing the client.
3.4. Relate major muscles and their prime moving movements at major joints in the body to movement when instructing clients.
3.5. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of fitness equipment according to organisational policies and procedures and Legislation and regulatory requirements.

4. Implement the personal training exercise plan.

4.1. Record the short and long-term responses of the client in relation to motivation to exercise.
4.2. Use motivational techniques for individual training to increase performance and adherence to exercise.
4.3. Supervise regular client exercise sessions according to the exercise plan and workplace policies and procedures.
4.4. Recognise and use symptoms and effects of specific muscular fatigue and blood lactate accumulation during muscle endurance activities to adjust exercise intensity.
4.5. Apply the limiting factors of the body's energy systems to the setting of exercise intensities as required.
4.6. Maintain records on the personal training plan according to organisational policies and procedures and Legislation and regulatory requirements.
4.7. Recommend and implement steps that improve exercise adherence for a client.

5. Review and modify fitness goals.

5.1. Prepare and implement a goal setting review session for the client.
5.2. Perform a follow up fitness assessment on the client.
5.3. Recommend clients who develop health, medical or injury conditions seek assistance from a medical or allied health professional according to organisational policies and procedures.
5.4. Modify exercise plans for the client and prepare and deliver new exercise programs.

6. Plan and arrangement of equipment within a fitness facility

6.1. Develop floor plan for the arrangement of equipment within a fitness facility, taking into account the type of programs delivered in the facility, occupational health and safety requirements and manufactures specifications
6.2. Comply with manufacture's, legislated and Australian Standards for the use of electrical equipment

7. Evaluate and select equipment for a fitness facility

7.1. Outline the procedures to select and purchase new fitness equipment for a recreational facility
7.2. Select fitness equipment to meet facility and program needs

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.
Preferences, needs and expectations may include:
cultural considerations
fitness goals
perceived benefits
cost
time availability.
Client may include:
experienced or inexperienced
older clients:
deconditioned males over 45
deconditioned females over 50
older adolescents:
16 years and over
screened
active or inactive
pre-natal
post-natal
menopausal.
Pre-screening and assessment procedures may include:
pre-screen and pre-exercise questionnaires
question and answer sessions
postural appraisal
written surveys.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
Occupational Health and Safety
client supervision
communication protocols
privacy
records management and security
use, care and maintenance of equipment.
Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:
Occupational Health and Safety
duty of care
privacy
anti-discrimination
copyright
licensing
child protection
trade practices
consumer protection
environmental
business registration and licences.
Learning styles may include:
activist
pragmatists
theorists
reflectors
visual learners
auditory learners
kinaesthetic learners.
Instructional techniques may include:
establishing rapport
instructional position
communication
demonstration and motivational strategies
positive feedback.
Fitness equipment may include:
exercise balls
bars
steps
bands
abdominal assisters
plyometric training systems
pin loaded, cardiovascular, free weight, hydraulic, electronic and air-braked equipment
pool-based.
Anatomical terminology may include:
flexion
extension
rotation
abduction
adduction
circumduction
inversion
eversion
pronation
supination
horizontal flexion and extension
Major bones may include:
skull
cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae
sacrum
clavicle
scapula
humerus
radius
ulna
carpals
digits
pelvis
femur
patella
tibia
fibula
tarsals.
Major joints may include:
elbow
shoulder
pectoral girdle
inter-vertebral
sacro-iliac
hip
knee
ankle.
Major muscles may include:
trapezius
sternocleidomastoid
latissimus dorsi
erector spinae
rectus abdominis
internal and external obliques
quadratus lumborum
pectoralis major
rhomboids
deltoids
biceps and triceps brachii
forearm flexors
forearm extensors
gluteals
quadriceps
hamstrings
gastrocnemius
soleus
tibialis anterior.
Exercise environment may include:
indoors
outdoors
aquatic.
Motivational techniques may include:
arousal theories and control techniques
zone of optimal function.
Medical or allied health professional may include
exercise physiologist
physiotherapist
occupational therapist
accredited practising dietician
osteopath
chiropractor
sports physician
medical practitioner
podiatrist.
Programs may include:
gym
floor
pool
outdoor
water based
aerobic
interval
circuit
gym
fartlek
anaerobic threshold
strength
speed
power.

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:
plans, demonstrates, instructs and adjusts exercises incorporating teaching and learning styles appropriate to needs of different clients
uses appropriate techniques to build rapport with and motivate clients with different needs
performs effective assessment reviews of a range of exercise plans and makes any required adjustments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure planning and delivery of multiple personal training sessions for a range of clients with different needs to allow the candidate to demonstrate 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, pool, exercise room and an outdoor environment such as a running track
appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace
a range of clients able to give information regarding progress in their individual 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 personal training sessions
portfolio of written exercise programs developed, monitored and adjusted for specific clients
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of body systems, bones, joints and muscles and their relationship to effective exercise
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISFFIT302A Provide quality service in the fitness industry.

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C7931	SRFPTI001B	Plan and deliver personal training	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AVD40	SISFFIT021	Instruct personal training programs	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D438	SIS40210	Certificate IV in Fitness	Qualification