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Apply evidence-based practice to exercise programs

Apply evidence-based practice to exercise programs

Unit of competency
National Code
SISFFIT028
State Code
AVD34
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
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source and evaluate evidence for contemporary exercise programs and apply findings to the prescription of exercise. It requires the ability to identify, analyse, synthesise and action data from relevant information sources to plan and implement current approaches supported by evidence. This unit applies to advanced personal trainers who typically work autonomously in controlled and uncontrolled fitness environments. 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. Plan information gathering.
  • 1.1 Identify opportunities where research may be used to support and improve own professional practice.
  • 1.2 Evaluate recent issues, trends, and events impacting fitness industry and exercise programming.
  • 1.3 Identify appropriate research methodology to address research topic, type of data collection and analysis to be undertaken and potential uses of data.
  • 1.4 Identify credible primary and secondary sources of information.
2. Research and analyse information.
  • 2.1 Access and analyse suitable evidence-based information and data for required information.
  • 2.2 Facilitate analysis by organising information in a way that supports analysis and future use.
  • 2.3 Compare and contrast different sources of information to support analysis.
  • 2.4 Assess strength, relevance, reliability and currency of information in the context of own work.
  • 2.5 Assess feasibility, benefits and risks associated with the information.
  • 2.6 Extract relevant information and integrate into development and modification of exercise strategies.
3. Apply research findings to own professional practice.
  • 3.1 Assess ways in which research findings may be used, adapted or challenged in instruction and provision of fitness advice.
  • 3.2 Modify approach to fitness programing activities and advice as required.
  • 3.3 Monitor response to changes made to own professional practice or instruction.
  • 3.4 Continue to adjust own practice to optimise results.
  • 3.5 Maintain records of research findings and application to exercise.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6244 SISFFIT528A Apply research findings to exercise management strategies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODP11 SISFFIT051 Establish and maintain professional practice for fitness instruction Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN6 SIS50215 Diploma of Fitness Qualification