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Instruct personalised exercise sessions

Instruct personalised exercise sessions

Unit of competency
National Code
SISFFIT042
State Code
ODP10
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare for, instruct and evaluate pre-designed exercise sessions that have been tailored to individual client needs, exercise preferences and fitness goals, as part of an overall personal training program. It covers skills for modifying programs in response to ongoing client monitoring and feedback.Skills for planning programs and sessions are covered in a complementary unit.This unit applies to personal trainers who work independently with clients using discretion and judgement to prepare for and instruct exercise activities. They practise in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and homes and outdoor locations.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for session.
  • 1.1. Review client exercise program and confirm individual session objectives and activities.
  • 1.2. Check and prepare physical environment to meet session requirements and identify and respond to factors that may impact session delivery.
  • 1.3. Prepare required equipment and check for safety and serviceability.
  • 1.4. Assess client condition and capability as they present through observation and verbal screening and identify required exercise precautions.
  • 1.5. Identify implications of current medical guidance and make required adjustments to session activities.
2. Provide exercise instruction.
  • 2.1. Introduce and follow pre-designed session structure and timings.
  • 2.2. Use and combine verbal, visual and tactile instructional methods according to nature of information and client needs.
  • 2.3. Observe client exercise technique for safety and effectiveness and provide corrective instruction based on observations.
  • 2.4. Provide succinct explanations about the relationship between exercises, their beneficial impacts on the body and implications for achieving fitness goals.
  • 2.5. Monitor client performance against objectives using measures suited to the type of exercise.
  • 2.6. Identify signs of fatigue and exercise intolerance and make required session modifications.
3. Encourage and support clients during sessions.
  • 3.1. Build client trust and rapport using client-centred communication showing sensitivity and empathy during interactions.
  • 3.2. Encourage and respond to client questions about individual exercises and overall program.
  • 3.3. Use communication techniques that provide positive reinforcement and motivation to client.
  • 3.4. Encourage participants to provide feedback and identify personal progression and satisfaction with session.
4. Evaluate session.
  • 4.1. Evaluate session against objectives and identify progress and aspects needing further emphasis and attention in future sessions.
  • 4.2. Evaluate own performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • 4.3. Document session evaluation and client progress according to record keeping procedures.
5. Monitor client progress and update program.
  • 5.1. Monitor client progression towards goals through ongoing observation and measurements and compare with expectations in program plan.
  • 5.2. Request ongoing feedback from client to identify program likes and dislikes and their views on goal achievement.
  • 5.3. Modify and update program and future sessions according to feedback and evaluation.
  • 5.4. Maintain current program documentation according to procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD40 SISFFIT021 Instruct personal training programs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHE3 SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness Qualification