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Undertake long term exercise programming
Undertake long term exercise programming
Unit of competency
National Code
SISFFIT417A
SISFFIT417A
State Code
D6233
D6233
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to design, plan and program long term exercise for fitness industry clients.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Use the principles and variables of programming that underlie exercise planning
- 1.1. Use the principles of exercise planning to develop long term exercise plans for clients.
- 1.2. Use clear and structured forms when writing exercise plans and exercise programs.
- 1.3. Consider total training volume when developing an exercise plan and relate training volume to other program variables.
- 1.4. Identify participants specific needs to be addressed by the long-term exercise program.
- 1.5. Develop objectives for the long-term program and each phase of the program, in consultation with the participant.
- 1.6. Identify the need for support personnel within the program.
2. Use a structured approach to exercise planning
- 2.1. Conduct a client induction and screening before commencing to develop an exercise plan.
- 2.2. Use the four program phases when developing session programs and relate to the clients specific needs.
- 2.3. Describe the physiological and psychological benefits of the preparation and recovery phase to clients.
- 2.4. Outline the various types of conditioning appropriate for their goals and fitness levels to clients.
- 2.5. Incorporate a competition or performance strategy into the program where applicable.
3. Write the exercise plan for specific fitness adaptations
- 3.1. Use the programming principles of planning for specific fitness adaptations when writing fitness exercise plans.
- 3.2. Explain the relationship between the type of conditioning desired and the type of preparation phase selected to clients.
- 3.3. Demonstrate an awareness of the clients needs, objectives and exercise likes and dislikes when writing exercise plans.
- 3.4. Select appropriate exercises and incorporate injury prevention strategies to meet the clients needs when writing the exercise plans.
- 3.5. Design an exercise plan format and structure that is appropriate to the client and the specific target adaptation.
- 3.6. Describe the physiological changes and anatomical changes that occur with regular participation in the specific program to clients.
4. Evaluate and modify existing exercise plans for fitness industry clients
- 4.1. Recognise the general conditions that suggest a client's exercise plan should be evaluated.
- 4.2. Describe the process by which clients are evaluated to the client.
- 4.3. Recognise the signs and symptoms of overtraining and utilise strategies for its prevention.
- 4.4. Analyse and incorporate client's exercise likes and dislikes into a modified exercise plan
- 4.5. Review client goals and incorporate changes to goals into the exercise plan.
- 4.6. Assess clients for relevant fitness level changes.
- 4.7. Discuss changes to the long term exercise plan with clients.
- 4.8. Write revised programs and provide instruction to clients.
5. Demonstrate and instruct the use of cardio-vascular equipment
- 5.1. Develop innovative cardiovascular fitness plans and exercise programs to meet a client's specific needs.
- 5.2. Demonstrate the functions on the display board of cardiovascular equipment are demonstrated to clients.
- 5.3. Utilise a variety of different electronic exercise equipment program functions for specific client needs.
- 5.4. Adjust the cardiovascular equipment to suit the needs of clients.
- 5.5. Instruct the client on the use of cardiovascular equipment.
6. Demonstrate and instruct the use of free weight equipment
- 6.1. Develop innovative free weight fitness plans and exercise programs to meet a client's specific needs.
- 6.2. Demonstrate a variety of exercises using free weight equipment.
- 6.3. Instruct the client on the use of free weight equipment.
- 6.4. Use a knowledge of the basic mechanics of action of free weight equipment to modify exercises for specific fitness outcomes or for safety.
- 6.5. Analyse the time that a client has been training with free-weights with respect to the exercises taught and adjust the technical difficulty of the exercises accordingly.
7. Demonstrate and instruct the use of innovative exercise equipment
- 7.1. Develop plans and exercise programs using non-traditional equipment to meet a client's specific needs.
- 7.2. Use exercise equipment with reference to manufacturer's guidelines.
- 7.3. Use a knowledge of the basic mechanics of action of exercise equipment to modify exercises for specific fitness outcomes or for safety.
- 7.4. Instruct exercises using exercise equipment to clients.
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.
Adaptations may include:
aerobic endurance
energy system involvement
large muscle groups
involvement of aerobic responses such as:
substrate utilisation
heart rate responses
ventilation responses
cardiovascular endurance
muscle group involvement
energy system
involvement of cardiovascular responses such as:
blood pressure
heart rate
vascular shunting
vasodilation
hypertrophy
low volume and heavy load stimuli for fast twitch fibres
high volume and low load stimuli for slow twitch fibres
muscle tension
local muscle endurance
number of sets
repetition maximum
recovery
exercises
neuromuscular coordination
sets and repetitions
exercise type
exercise technique
safety considerations
skill foundation
power
sets and repetitions
repetition maximum
recovery times
exercise techniques
strength
sets and repetitions
repetition maximum
recovery times
exercise techniques
stretching and flexibility
sets and repetitions
recovery times
exercise technique.
Exercise plans may include:
changes to
movement
direction
range
lever length
complexity.
speed
environment
stability of client
perceived risk
activity type
intensity
resistance
repetitions
muscle involvement
program type, such as
strength
muscular endurance
power
cardiovascular endurance
speed
flexiblity
sets and reps
circuit
matrix
super sets
plyometrics
pre-fatigue
interval.
Clients may include:
experienced or inexperienced
various ages
screened
active or inactive
pre-natal
post-natal
menopausal.
Conditioning may include:
speed
power
strength
flexibility
cardiovascular endurance
hypertrophy
muscle endurance
weight loss.
Long term exercise plans may include:
client details
current fitness level
client goals
targeted adaptations
anticipated rate of client adaptation
periodisation of multiple target adaptations
number and nature of specific session programs
equipment requirements
facility requirements
review dates.
Evaluated may include:
original aims and objectives
client satisfaction
suitability and safety of facilities and equipment.
Physiological changes may include:
cardiovascular changes
thermoregulation
energy system and substrate utilisation
pulmonary changes
nervous system changes.
Principles of exercise may include:
client goals
client physical capacity
planning elements
training threshold
overload
specificity
reversibility
progression
genetic potential
recovery rate
individualisation
motivational techniques
performance goals
predicted rate of adaptation.
Program phases may include:
preparation phase
mobility
first preparation
pre-stretch
specific preparation
conditioning phase
apply the training stimulus
recovery phase
stretching
healthy eating options
massage
soft or gentle exercise
adaptation phase
rest
recovery
positive physiological and anatomical adaptations.
Program variables may include:
frequency
intensity
duration
type
progressive overload
specificity
individualisation
reversibility
recovery
periodisation.
Psychological may include:
mental imaging
focusing
level of self motivation
development of motivational tools.
Cardiovascular equipment may include:
bikes
treadmills
elliptical trainers
steppers
rowing machines.
Free weight equipment may include:
bars
dumbbells
collars
barbells
benches.
Variety of exercises may include:
compound
isolation
body part or muscle specific
equipment specific.
Exercise equipment may include:
exercise balls
medicine balls
swiss balls
bars
body bars
steps
bands
dyna bands
speed assisted bands
speed resisted bands
specific muscle targets
abdominal assisters
rotator cuff
plyometric training systems.
Adaptations may include:
aerobic endurance
energy system involvement
large muscle groups
involvement of aerobic responses such as:
substrate utilisation
heart rate responses
ventilation responses
cardiovascular endurance
muscle group involvement
energy system
involvement of cardiovascular responses such as:
blood pressure
heart rate
vascular shunting
vasodilation
hypertrophy
low volume and heavy load stimuli for fast twitch fibres
high volume and low load stimuli for slow twitch fibres
muscle tension
local muscle endurance
number of sets
repetition maximum
recovery
exercises
neuromuscular coordination
sets and repetitions
exercise type
exercise technique
safety considerations
skill foundation
power
sets and repetitions
repetition maximum
recovery times
exercise techniques
strength
sets and repetitions
repetition maximum
recovery times
exercise techniques
stretching and flexibility
sets and repetitions
recovery times
exercise technique.
Exercise plans may include:
changes to
movement
direction
range
lever length
complexity.
speed
environment
stability of client
perceived risk
activity type
intensity
resistance
repetitions
muscle involvement
program type, such as
strength
muscular endurance
power
cardiovascular endurance
speed
flexiblity
sets and reps
circuit
matrix
super sets
plyometrics
pre-fatigue
interval.
Clients may include:
experienced or inexperienced
various ages
screened
active or inactive
pre-natal
post-natal
menopausal.
Conditioning may include:
speed
power
strength
flexibility
cardiovascular endurance
hypertrophy
muscle endurance
weight loss.
Long term exercise plans may include:
client details
current fitness level
client goals
targeted adaptations
anticipated rate of client adaptation
periodisation of multiple target adaptations
number and nature of specific session programs
equipment requirements
facility requirements
review dates.
Evaluated may include:
original aims and objectives
client satisfaction
suitability and safety of facilities and equipment.
Physiological changes may include:
cardiovascular changes
thermoregulation
energy system and substrate utilisation
pulmonary changes
nervous system changes.
Principles of exercise may include:
client goals
client physical capacity
planning elements
training threshold
overload
specificity
reversibility
progression
genetic potential
recovery rate
individualisation
motivational techniques
performance goals
predicted rate of adaptation.
Program phases may include:
preparation phase
mobility
first preparation
pre-stretch
specific preparation
conditioning phase
apply the training stimulus
recovery phase
stretching
healthy eating options
massage
soft or gentle exercise
adaptation phase
rest
recovery
positive physiological and anatomical adaptations.
Program variables may include:
frequency
intensity
duration
type
progressive overload
specificity
individualisation
reversibility
recovery
periodisation.
Psychological may include:
mental imaging
focusing
level of self motivation
development of motivational tools.
Cardiovascular equipment may include:
bikes
treadmills
elliptical trainers
steppers
rowing machines.
Free weight equipment may include:
bars
dumbbells
collars
barbells
benches.
Variety of exercises may include:
compound
isolation
body part or muscle specific
equipment specific.
Exercise equipment may include:
exercise balls
medicine balls
swiss balls
bars
body bars
steps
bands
dyna bands
speed assisted bands
speed resisted bands
specific muscle targets
abdominal assisters
rotator cuff
plyometric training systems.
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:
implement the principles and variables of training that underlie exercise planning
interrelate the components of an exercise plan for specific adaptations
write exercise plans for a variety of training conditions
modify existing exercise plans for clients.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a real or simulated work environment
a fitness venue with the appropriate facilities and equipment for the context of delivery such as
a weights gym
exercise to music room
pool
community fitness environment
an outdoor environment such as a running track
clients able to give information regarding progress in their fitness program
human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines.
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
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of healthy eating standards and guidelines
portfolio demonstrating evidence of accurate body composition appraisals
third-party reports from supervisors detailing work performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
implement the principles and variables of training that underlie exercise planning
interrelate the components of an exercise plan for specific adaptations
write exercise plans for a variety of training conditions
modify existing exercise plans for clients.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a real or simulated work environment
a fitness venue with the appropriate facilities and equipment for the context of delivery such as
a weights gym
exercise to music room
pool
community fitness environment
an outdoor environment such as a running track
clients able to give information regarding progress in their fitness program
human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines.
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
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of healthy eating standards and guidelines
portfolio demonstrating evidence of accurate body composition appraisals
third-party reports from supervisors detailing work performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7904 | SRFFIT007B | Undertake relevant exercise planning and programming | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVD46 | SISFFIT017 | Instruct long-term exercise programs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J088 | HLT42512 | Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance | Qualification |
| D438 | SIS40210 | Certificate IV in Fitness | Qualification |