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SPOA3 Specific populations and older adults
Case Study 1 v1.7 (2019/07/02)
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Case Study 1
Read through the following case study. You should reflect on your learning and your own research
within this unit.
Prepare a response that responds to each of the issues presented therein. Your responses must
reflect your knowledge, skills, and application for this unit.
These simulation assessments will be assessing the following units of competency:
 SISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
 SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients
Task
1. Read the entire case scenario and each of the assessment tasks for this unit of competency
before commencing.
2. Answer all the assessment tasks. Keep in mind that you are studying a nationally recognised
Certificate III unit of competency.
3. Your answers must reflect the depth of knowledge and understanding expected of a person
who can work under supervision and demonstrate a level of judgement and decision-making.
4. This assessment is to be conducted in your own time. Notes, textbooks, and computers may
be used.
5. You must complete your own work without assistance from others.
6. Each aspect of the assessment tasks must be assessed as satisfactory in order to achieve a
satisfactory result.
7. Complete the assessment sign-off sheet with your assessor/mentor.
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In order to complete this assessment, you will need to access the ten (10) pre-exercise screening
tools for the following clients:
 Mario Mendes
 Alison Nosila
 John Ode
 Kate Keats
 Anastasios Raptis
 Kelly Brown
 Kinu Honda
 Pedro Sagan
 Ann Marie
 Janet Tena
The role of a fitness instructor requires understanding and identifying a client’s contraindications
to exercise and assessing whether the client requires a referral to a more qualified allied health
professional.
In this task, the student will be required to use industry-endorsed pre-exercise screening tools and
risk stratification processes to identify the risk level of the following ten (10) special population
clients. In doing so, the student will need to ensure that the following criteria are met:
 Review and advise client of outcomes of pre-exercise health screening procedures.
 Develop and document program plans that incorporate instructional information and
guidance from medical or allied health professionals if required.
 Discuss and confirm the client’s understanding of potential signs and symptoms of intolerance
contraindications to exercise and of recommended precautions.
 Refer client to medical or allied health professionals as required.
 Determine the type of training, training methods, and equipment required to achieve the
client’s goals.
Client 1: Mario Mendes
Review Mario’s pre-exercise screening tool, and answer the following questions.
1. According to the risk stratification from stage 2, how many risk factors does Mario have?
Lack of knowledge and diet with more soft drinks than milk products, diabetes
2. Taking into consideration the results of stages 1 and stage 2, does the client require a
referral?
yes
3. If so, identify which AHP is the most appropriate for referral.
Acute intermittent porphyria
4. From the list below, identify at least ONE health and fitness appraisal that is appropriate for
Mario prior to referral.
• Blood pressure
• Girth measurements
• BMI
• Hip-to-waist ratio
• Queen’s College step test
• Shoulder flexibility test
• Wall sit test
• Push-up test
Blood pressure, BMI and push up test
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5. Identify at least ONE common barrier to exercise from the information provided on the Adult
Pre-Exercise Screening Tool.
List of exercises
6. Document the type of training methods, precautions, and equipment required for Mario to
exercise in a safe environment.
Note: Answer this question as though Mario has been given clearance from the AHP to
exercise and as though dizziness is an issue that needs monitoring but is not a major issue.
a) Complete the following table.
Type of program Cardiovascular fitness training program
Recovery timeframe
between sets
45 seconds to 1 minute
Intensity levels 160
Volume of training 4 days per week
Frequency of training Once a day
b) List five (5) safe compound exercises.
Free squats, high knees, abs crunches, leg raise, pull ups
c) List three (3) safe isolation exercises.
Leg extension, 5 kgs dumbbell curl and abs roller
7. How often you would need to review Mario’s progress?
Thrice a week
Client 2: Alison Nosila
Review Alison’s pre-exercise screening tool, and answer the following questions.
1. According to the risk stratification from stage 2, how many risk factors does Alison have?
Unexpected fatigue
2. Taking into consideration the results of stages 1 and stage 2, does the client require a
referral?
Yes
3. If so, identify which AHP is the most appropriate for referral.
SMART
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4. From the list below, identify at least ONE health and fitness appraisals that is appropriate for
Alison prior to referral.
• Blood pressure
• Girth measurements
• BMI
• Hip-to-waist ratio
• Queen’s College step test
• Shoulder flexibility test
• Wall sit test
• Push-up test
Girth measurement, wall sit test and Queen’s college step test
5. Identify at least ONE common barrier to exercise from the information provided on the Adult
Pre-Exercise Screening Tool.
List of exercises
6. Document the type of training methods, precautions, and equipment required for Alison to
exercise in a safe environment.
a) Complete the following table.
Type of program Olympic training
Recovery timeframe
between sets
30 seconds
Intensity levels 157
Volume of training Five days a week
Frequency of training Once a day
b) List five (5) safe compound exercises.
Toe touch, Jumping jacks, pull ups, free squats, deadlifts and burpees
c) List three (3) safe isolation exercises.
Leg extension, shoulder press and dumbbell curls
7. How often you would need to review Alison’s progress.
Four times per week
Client 3: John Ode
Review John’s pre-exercise screening tool, and answer the following questions.
1. According to the risk stratification from stage 2, how many risk factors does John have?
Disabled legs
2. Taking into consideration the results of stages 1 and stage 2, does the client require a
referral?
Yes
3. If so, identify which AHP is the most appropriate for referral.
Orthopaedics
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4. From the list below, identify at least ONE health and fitness appraisals that is appropriate for
John prior to referral.
• Blood pressure
• Girth measurements
• BMI
• Hip-to-waist ratio
• Queen’s College step test
• Shoulder flexibility test
• Wall sit test
• Push-up test
Blood pressure and Shoulder flexibility test
5. Identify at least ONE common barrier to exercise from the information provided on the Adult
Pre-Exercise Screening Tool.
List of exercises are generall
6. Document the type of training methods, precautions, and equipment required for John to
exercise in a safe environment.
a) Complete the following table.
Type of program General physical training program
Recovery timeframe
between sets
45 seconds to 1 minute
Intensity levels 170
Volume of training Four days a week
Frequency of training Once a day
b) List five (5) safe compound exercises.
Stretching, toe touch, hand raise, neck extension, level 1 push ups
c) List three (3) safe isolation exercises.
Skull crusher, abs crunches and bicep curl
7. How often you would need to review John’s progress.
Thrice a week
Client 4: Kate Keats
Review Kate’s pre-exercise screening tool, and answer the following questions.
1. According to the risk stratification from stage 2, how many risk factors does Kate have?
Unexpected fatigue
2. Taking into consideration the results of stages 1 and stage 2, does the client require a
referral?
Yes
3. If so, identify which AHP is the most appropriate for referral.
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SMART
4. From the list below, identify at least ONE health and fitness appraisals that is appropriate for
Kate prior to referral.
• Blood pressure
• Girth measurements
• BMI
• Hip-to-waist ratio
• Queen’s College step test
• Shoulder flexibility test
• Wall sit test
• Push-up test
BMI, Blood pressure
5. Identify at least ONE common barrier to exercise from the information provided on the Adult
Pre-Exercise Screening Tool.
List of exercise is general
6. Document the type of training methods, precautions, and equipment required for Kate to
exercise in a safe environment.
a) Complete the following table.
Type of program General physical training program
Recovery timeframe
between sets
45 seconds to 1 minute
Intensity levels 170
Volume of training Four days a week
Frequency of training Once a day
b) List five (5) safe compound exercises.
Stretching, toe touch, hand raise, neck extension, level 1 push ups
c) List three (3) safe isolation exercises.
Skull crusher, abs crunches and bicep curl
7. How often you would need to review Kate’s progress.
Thrice a week
Client 5: Anastasios Raptis
Review Anastasios’s pre-exercise screening tool, and answer the following questions.
1. According to the risk stratification from stage 2, how many risk factors does Anastasios have?
Disabled legs
2. Taking into consideration the results of stages 1 and stage 2, does the client require a
referral?
Yes
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3. If so, identify which AHP is the most appropriate for referral.
Nutritionist
4. From the list below, identify at least ONE health and fitness appraisals that is appropriate for
Anastasios prior to referral.
• Blood pressure
• Girth measurements
• BMI
• Hip-to-waist ratio
• Queen’s College step test
• Shoulder flexibility test
• Wall sit test
• Push-up test
BMI, Blood pressure
5. Identify at least ONE common barrier to exercise from the information provided on the Adult
Pre-Exercise Screening Tool.
List of exercises are general
6. Document the type of training methods, precautions, and equipment required for Anastasios
to exercise in a safe environment.
a) Complete the following table.
Type of program General fitness training program
Recovery timeframe
between sets
60 seconds
Intensity levels 170
Volume of training Four times a week
Frequency of training Once a week
b) List five (5) safe compound exercises.
Stretching, toe touch, hand raise, neck extension, level 1 push ups
c) List three (3) safe isolation exercises.
Skull crusher, abs crunches and bicep curl
7. How often you would need to review Anastasios’s progress.
Thrice a week
Client 6: Kelly Brown
Review Kelly’s pre-exercise screening tool, and answer the following questions.
1. According to the risk stratification from stage 2, how many risk factors does Kelly have?
Unexpected fatigue
2. Taking into consideration the results of stages 1 and stage 2, does the client require a
referral?
Yes
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3. If so, identify which AHP is the most appropriate for referral.
Nutritionist
4. From the list below, identify at least ONE health and fitness appraisals that is appropriate for
Kelly prior to referral.
• Blood pressure
• Girth measurements
• BMI
• Hip-to-waist ratio
• Queen’s College step test
• Shoulder flexibility test
• Wall sit test
• Push-up test
BMI, Blood pressure
5. Identify at least ONE common barrier to exercise from the information provided on the Adult
Pre-Exercise Screening Tool.
List of exercises are general
6. Document the type of training methods, precautions, and equipment required for Kelly to
exercise in a safe environment.
a) Complete the following table.
Type of program General fitness training program
Recovery timeframe
between sets
60 seconds
Intensity levels 170
Volume of training Four times a week
Frequency of training Once a week
b) List five(5) safe compound exercises.
Free squats, high knees, abs crunches, leg raise, pull ups
c) List three (3) safe isolation exercises.
Skull crusher, abs crunches and bicep curls
7. How often you would need to review Kelly’s progress.
Twice a week
Client 7: Kinu Honda
Review Kinu’s pre-exercise screening tool, and answer the following questions.
1. According to the risk stratification from stage 2, how many risk factors does Kinu have?
Unexpected fatigue
2. Taking into consideration the results of stages 1 and stage 2, does the client require a
referral?
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Yes
3. If so, identify which AHP is the most appropriate for referral.
Physiotherapist
4. From the list below, identify at least ONE health and fitness appraisals that is appropriate for
Kinu prior to referral.
• Blood pressure
• Girth measurements
• BMI
• Hip-to-waist ratio
• Queen’s College step test
• Shoulder flexibility test
• Wall sit test
• Push-up test
BMI
5. Identify at least ONE common barrier to exercise from the information provided on the Adult
Pre-Exercise Screening Tool.
List of exercises
6. Document the type of training methods, precautions, and equipment required for Kinu to
exercise in a safe environment.
a) Complete the following table.
Type of program
Recovery timeframe
between sets
Intensity levels
Volume of training
Frequency of training
b) List five (5) safe compound exercises.
Stretching, toe touch, hand raise, neck extension, level 1 push ups
c) List three (3) safe isolation exercises.
Skull crusher, abs crunches and bicep curls
7. How often you would need to review Kinu’s progress.
TWICE A WEEK
Client 8: Pedro Sagan
Review Pedro’s pre-exercise screening tool, and answer the following questions.
1. According to the risk stratification from stage 2, how many risk factors does Pedro have?
Fatigue
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2. Taking into consideration the results of stages 1 and stage 2, does the client require a
referral?
Nutritionist
3. If so, identify which AHP is the most appropriate for referral.
Nutritionist
4. From the list below, identify at least ONE health and fitness appraisals that is appropriate for
Pedro prior to referral.
• Blood pressure
• Girth measurements
• BMI
• Hip-to-waist ratio
• Queen’s College step test
• Shoulder flexibility test
• Wall sit test
• Push-up test
Hip to waist ratio
5. Identify at least ONE common barrier to exercise from the information provided on the Adult
Pre-Exercise Screening Tool.
List of exercises
6. Document the type of training methods, precautions, and equipment required for Pedro to
exercise in a safe environment.
a) Complete the following table.
Type of program General fitness training program
Recovery timeframe
between sets
45 secs
Intensity levels 180
Volume of training Twice a week
Frequency of training Twice a day
b) List five (5) safe compound exercises.
Stretching, toe touch, hand raise, neck extension, level 1 push ups
c) List three (3) safe isolation exercises.
Skull crusher, abs crunches and bicep curls
7. How often you would need to review Pedro’s progress.
TWICE A WEEK
Client 9: Ann Marie
Review Ann’s pre-exercise screening tool, and answer the following questions.
1. According to the risk stratification from stage 2, how many risk factors does Ann have?
Lack of knowledge and diet with more soft drinks than milk products,
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2. Taking into consideration the results of stages 1 and stage 2, does the client require a
referral?
Yes
3. If so, identify which AHP is the most appropriate for referral.
Nutritionist
4. From the list below, identify at least ONE health and fitness appraisals that is appropriate for
Ann prior to referral.
• Blood pressure
• Girth measurements
• BMI
• Hip-to-waist ratio
• Queen’s College step test
• Shoulder flexibility test
• Wall sit test
• Push-up test
Blood pressure, BMI, Wall sit test
5. Identify at least ONE common barrier to exercise from the information provided on the Adult
Pre-Exercise Screening Tool.
List of exercises
6. Document the type of training methods, precautions, and equipment required for Ann to
exercise in a safe environment.
a) Complete the following table.
Type of program General fitness training program
Recovery timeframe
between sets
40 seconds
Intensity levels 190
Volume of training Three days a week
Frequency of training Once a day
b) List five (5) safe compound exercises.
Stretching, toe touch, hand raise, neck extension, level 1 push ups
c) List three (3) safe isolation exercises.
Skull crusher, abs crunches and bicep curls
7. How often you would need to review Ann’s progress.
Twice a week
Client 10: Janet Tena
Review Janet’s pre-exercise screening tool, and answer the following questions.
1. According to the risk stratification from stage 2, how many risk factors does Janet have?
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Lack of knowledge and diet with more soft drinks than milk products,
2. Taking into consideration the results of stages 1 and stage 2, does the client require a
referral?
Yes
3. If so, identify which AHP is the most appropriate for referral.
Nutritionist
4. From the list below, identify at least ONE health and fitness appraisals that is appropriate for
Janet prior to referral.
• Blood pressure
• Girth measurements
• BMI
• Hip-to-waist ratio
• Queen’s College step test
• Shoulder flexibility test
• Wall sit test
• Push-up test
Blood pressure, BMI, Wall sit test
5. Identify at least ONE common barrier to exercise from the information provided on the Adult
Pre-Exercise Screening Tool.
List of exercises
6. Document the type of training methods, precautions, and equipment required for Janet to
exercise in a safe environment.
a) Complete the following table.
Type of program General physical training program
Recovery timeframe
between sets
45 seconds to 1 minute
Intensity levels 170
Volume of training Four days a week
Frequency of training Once a day
b) List five (5) safe compound exercises.
Stretching, toe touch, hand raise, neck extension, level 1 push ups
c) List three (3) safe isolation exercises.
Skull crusher, abs crunches and bicep curll
7. How often you would need to review Janet’s progress.
Twice a week
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