Certificate IV in Fitness

SRFFIT007B Undertake relevant exercise planning and programming

Scenario 1 - Screen clients

1.2

Use clear and structured forms when writing exercise plans and exercise programs.

2.1

Conduct a client induction and screening before commencing to develop an exercise plan.

Scenario 2 - Develop fitness program

1.3

Consider total training volume when developing an exercise plan and relate training volume to other program variables.

2.2

Use the four program phases when developing session programs and relate to the clients specific needs.

3.1

Use the programming principles of planning for specific fitness adaptations when writing fitness plans.

3.3

Demonstrate an awareness of the client's needs, objectives and exercise likes and dislikes when writing the plan/s.

3.4

Select appropriate exercises to meet the client's needs when writing the plan/s.

3.5

Design a plan format and structure that is appropriate to the client and the specific target adaptation.

Scenario 3 - Review and modify fitness program

4.1

Recognise the general conditions that suggest a client's plan should be evaluated.

4.3

Recognise the signs and symptoms of overtraining and utilise strategies for its prevention.

4.5

Review client goals and incorporate changes to goals into the exercise plan.

4.6

Assess clients for relevant fitness changes.

4.8

Write revised programs and provide instruction to clients.

FIT009B Undertake postural appraisal of low risk clients

Scenario 1 - Prepare clients for postural appraisal

1.2

Explain aims of postural appraisal and the procedures of the tests to the client.

1.3

Discuss the importance of identifying postural variances and explain to clients, the relationship between posture and injury prevention.

1. 4

Inform clients of the legal and ethical limitations of the fitness trainer and the importance of networking and referral to appropriate medical and allied health professionals.

1. 5

Put clients at ease and display client empathy during the induction process.

1. 6

Select relevant postural screening tool.

Scenario 2 - Assess clients range of movement, analyse static posture, observe and analyse client's dynamic posture

2.1

Evaluate the client's mobility at relevant joints by conducting industry standard functional range of movement tests.

2.2

Perform tests according to test protocols and using appropriate equipment.

2.3

Identify joint restrictions and refer clients to an appropriate health professional if any significant or abnormal restrictions are observed.

2. 4

Record results using a standardised method and explain the results to clients.

2.5

Apply the identified range of movement, joint restrictions or right/left differences, to posture during exercise and movement.

3.1

Perform a static postural appraisal of clients using an industry standard posture analysis tool and record the information systematically

3.2

Compare the client's posture to the ideal postural alignment in order to identify common postural variances.

3.3

Analyse symmetrical development of muscles to identify any muscular deficits.

3.4

Identify and systematically record joints, muscles and connective tissues that may require strengthening and or stretching in consultation with allied health professional or medical practitioner.

3.5

Record results using a standardised method and explain the results to clients.

4.1

Observe the client's dynamic posture whilst performing simple locomotive movements for muscle strength, symmetrical development, symmetrical range, coordination of movement.

4.5

Analyse movements to determine joint movement, muscle action and role of muscle contraction.

4.6

Use a system of recording information obtained from the observation of exercises.

Scenario 3 - Deliver suitable exercises for clients with postural concerns with health professionals

5.1

Determine muscles and/or joints that need to be stretched relevant to postural variances.

5.2

Determine muscles that need to be strengthened relevant to postural variances.

5.3

Provide information about the strengthening and stretching exercises relevant to the postural concern after consultation with a suitably qualified allied health professional.

6.1

Provide behavioural strategies to address poor posture.

SRFFIT011B Provide exercise for fitness industry clients with special requirements

Scenario 1 - Screen Clients

1.1

Screen clients.

1.2

Recommend a referral to a medical practitioner or allied health professional to all clients who disclose health, medical or injury conditions.

1.3

Identify health, medical or injury conditions and work as part of a team under the supervision of allied health professionals and medical professionals.

Scenario 2 - Deliver a fitness program

2.2

Deliver an exercise plan and/or program/s designed by a suitably qualified allied health or medical professional for clients with identified special requirements to clients.

2.3

Instruct clients with identified special requirements under the supervision of suitably qualified allied health professional or medical professionals.

2.4

Apply aerobic and resistance training guidelines to clients with identified special requirements in line with recommendations and guidelines from medical and allied health professionals.

FIT013B Provide information and exercise related to nutrition and body composition

Scenario 1 - Assess client's diet

1.1

Explain the general guidelines of food and nutrition to clients.

1.2

Explain the relationship between nutrition and health to clients.

4.1

Collect information about the client's current dietary intake and nutritional habits using appropriate methods.

4.2

Determine appropriate dietary modifications.

4.3

Communicate changes to the client and clearly explain the reasons for the changes.

4.4

Set realistic appropriate dietary changes to meet client goals.

4.6

Recognise limitation of a fitness trainer providing nutritional information provided complies with industry standards.

4.7

Refer client to medical professional for nutritional or dietary disorder manage nutritional requirements by suitable credentialed allied health professional.

Scenario 2 - Screen clients for body composition

2.1

Screen clients for body composition.

2.2

Compare body composition estimates to anthropometric standards.

Scenario 3 - Develop and deliver exercise plan and program designed to improve the body composition of low risk clients

3.1

Results of measures are explained to clients and incorporated into client's exercise plans.

3.2

Explain the exercise plan to clients and instruct specific programs and exercises.

SRFPTI001B Plan and deliver personal training

Scenario 1 - Plan personal training sessions

3.2

Prepare a timetable of sessions, with draft programs including the aim and objectives of each session, for individual clients.

4.1

Assess clients for prior knowledge and skill in the activity/ies.

3.5

Consider the exercise environment to ensure client safety.

Scenario 2 - Instruct clients in fitness activities

4.2

Analyse clients for learning style preferences.

3.3

Plan suitable instructional techniques and strategies.

4.3

Instruct clients using a range of different instructional styles relevant to the client's learning styles.

3.4

Plan suitable session assessment techniques.

Scenario 3 - Act a motivator for clients

5.1

Record the short and long-term responses of clients in relation to motivation to exercise.

5.2

Use motivational theory for individual and group training to increase performance and adherence to exercise.

5.3

Identify factors that affect client's adherence to exercise and increase adherence to exercise.

5.4

Maintain reports on the motivational techniques used and their effectiveness with clients.

5.5

Recommend and implement steps that improve exercise adherence to clients.