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Conduct fitness appraisals

Conduct fitness appraisals

Unit of competency
National Code
SISFFIT006
State Code
AVD56
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
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/04/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct fitness appraisals, related to the health-related components of fitness. It requires the ability to determine positive behavioural change strategies in preparation for an exercise program and use fitness appraisal equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. This occurs after the completion of an industry endorsed risk stratification process and the subsequent referral of clients where required.This unit applies to fitness instructors who work in a variety of fitness locations such as fitness, leisure and community centres. These individuals typically work independently with some level of autonomy in a controlled environment. 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. Identify client fitness goals.
  • 1.1 Clarify significance of fitness appraisal in relation to program development and seek client consent.
  • 1.2 Review pre-exercise health screening, and health assessment procedures as required.
  • 1.3 Discuss client health-related goals and acquire additional client information as required.
  • 1.4 Refer client to a medical or allied health professional as required.
2. Plan and conduct fitness appraisal.
  • 2.1 Determine tools and methods to conduct health and fitness assessments.
  • 2.2 Conduct required health and fitness assessments in a safe and timely manner.
  • 2.3 Implement strategies to overcome client cultural and social differences and behavioural patterns as required.
  • 2.4 Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support the client.
  • 2.5 Monitor client for signs and symptoms of intolerance and discontinue fitness assessments as required.
  • 2.6 Explain results of fitness assessments and recommend an appropriate exercise program.
  • 2.7 Match fitness goals to products and services available in the fitness industry.
  • 2.8 Develop a client profile and record outcomes of appraisal and exercise program recommendations.
  • 2.9 Review individualised exercise goals and implement adjustments to goals due to fitness appraisal results, as required.
3. Evaluate fitness appraisal.
  • 3.1 Request and respond to feedback from client.
  • 3.2 Identify and document aspects needing further attention.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6223 SISFFIT307A Undertake client health assessment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODP26 SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN5 SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness Qualification