Australian Fitness Academy: Work Experience Manual - Certificate III

This document is a comprehensive work experience manual designed for students pursuing a Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30315) at the Australian Fitness Academy. It covers a wide range of topics essential for a gym instructor, including facility operations, health and safety procedures, providing healthy eating information, applying exercise science to fitness programming, client screening and assessment, conducting fitness appraisals, training for endurance, programming under guidance from a medical professional, and exercise for older adults. The manual includes detailed instructions, assessment criteria, checklists, and evaluation forms to guide students through their practical placement and ensure they meet the required competencies. Tasks involve identifying facility services, handling client interactions, understanding health and safety protocols, developing exercise programs, and addressing client complaints. The manual emphasizes the importance of practical application, client interaction, and adherence to facility procedures to provide quality service and promote client well-being and success. The document is designed to be completed during 32 hours of practical placement and aims to assess the student's ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world fitness environment.

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Work Experience Manual v21
Work Experience Assessment Man
SIS30315 - Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instruc
Work Experience Assessment Instructions and Required Resourc
Before you begin CLICK HERE to watch aninstructional video on how to successfully complete this
assessment. This video will outline the skills and resources you require to receive an excellent grade.
Student Name
Assessor Name
Supervisor Name
Facility Name
Commencement Date
Qualification SIS30315 - Certificate III in Fitness
Delivery Method Online Face to Face
Assessment Type Practical Placement Work Experience
Units of Competency The Work Experience Manual cover ALL units of competency from SIS30315 -
Certificate III in Fitness
Please complete the following:
Declaration: I have read, understand and agree to the assessment tasks and criteria outline
document and agree to complete this assessment in accordance with Australian Fitness Acad
assessment policy. I declare that all evidence submitted for this assessment is the product of
work and every attempt has been made to accurately reference all sources to prevent plagiar
STUDENT SIGNATURE: Date:

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Table of Contents
Guidelines for Students 3
Task Completion Checklist 5
Task 1 - Facility Operations 6
Task 2 - Health & Safety Procedures 16
Task 3 - Providing Healthy Eating Information 33
Task 4 - Apply Exercise Science to Fitness Programming 38
Task 5 -Client Screening & Assessment Trial 45
Task 6 - Conducting Client Screening & Assessment 49
Task 7 - Training for Endurance 57
Task 8 - Programming under Guidance from a Medical and/or Allied Health
Professional 64
Task 9 - Exercise for Older Adults 73
Work Experience Evaluation 78
Performance Feedback/ Comments 82

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Guidelines for Students:
• Take this Work Experience Assessment Manual with you when completing placement hours.
• Complete all tasks during your 32 hours at the facility and attempt all questions.
• Ensure you utilize and upload Fitness Australia pre-screening tools and programs, not those f
your facility
• Ensure you complete part 1 & 2 of all pre-screening tools
• Initial and date each task on the Task Completion Checklist (page 5) as you complete them.
• Have the supervisor initial the Task Completion Checklist to verify each task has been compl
• Have your supervisor tick all boxes on pages 5 once you have completed the skills
• Have the supervisor complete and sign the Evaluation Form (pages 53-56).
• Use the Assessment Criteria Checklist on the next page to make sure you have fulfilled all wr
aspects of the work experience manual assessment criteria.
• Scan and upload an electronic version of this manual via the work experience assessment po
the ‘Important Course Information’ section of your online learning platform.
• Work Experience manuals will not be accepted via post or email.
• AFA aims to assess your Work Experience Assessment Manual within 12-14 working days from
when it is received.
• You will receive notification of your assessment result via the ‘grades’ section of your online
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This Work Experience Manual will be assessed on the following criteria: (To be
completed by AFA Assessor)
Has the student: Y N
Completed every question in the manual?
Included the completed Task Completion Checklist fully signed by the student and
the supervisor?
Included the completed Evaluation form fully signed by the supervisor and the
student?
Demonstrated an understanding of the facility’s operational procedures?
Demonstrated an understanding of the facility’s health and safety procedures and
strategies to minimise risk?
Demonstrated and conducted Health and Fitness Assessment procedures used at
the facility?
Demonstrated an understanding of healthy eating awareness, including examples of
good and poor nutrition and appropriate recommendations?
Demonstrated an understanding of specific populations and how these clients are
accommodated at the facility?
Demonstrated and instructed appropriate warm up and cool down sessions
including static and dynamic stretches to clients at the facility, using accurate
teaching points?
Demonstrated an understanding of how to instruct a range of Push, Pull, Leg, Core
and Cardiovascular exercises, including appropriate teaching points and accurate
muscle identification?
Identified any exercises being performed incorrectly by clients and provided accurate
advice about how to improve their technique?
Provided appropriate alternative / progressive exercises and made appropriate
modifications to clients’ current program to meet their goals?
Designed individual, specific exercise programs for clients based on information
obtained in the health and fitness consultations?
Designed exercise programs that follow the principles of fitness including, appropri-
ate exercise selection, order of exercises, allocation of sets, reps, rest periods, RPE,
SOM?
Designed exercise programs that include appropriate warm ups and cool downs,
including a full list of specific stretches and prescription for each stretch?
Evaluated and modified programs based on client (and supervisor) feedback
Fully completed and detailed all sections of the program cards when prescribing
exercise programs for clients?

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Task Completion Checklist:
The following checklist must be fully completed by the student and initialled by the Supe
The Supervisor must be the same person who provided AFA with qualifications and signe
the placement agreement.
Task No. of hours in
the facility Date completedStudent Initial Supervisor
Initial
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
I confirm the tasks included in the manual were completed by on the dates
listed above and were supervised by .
Student Signature:
Supervisor Signature:

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Task 1 - Facility Operations
Recommended time: 2 hours
Units of Competence:
• SISXCAI001 Provide equipment for activities
• SISXCCS001 Provide quality service
• SISXFAC002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
• SISXIND001 Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
• SISFFIT001 Provide health screening and fitness orientation
• SISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
• SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs
• SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals
• SISFFIT024 Instruct endurance programs
Aim of the Task:
To provide the Student with an understanding of the operational procedures used throughout th
facility that contribute towards the success of the business. These areas include customer care,
services and administration.
1. a) Identify and list at least six tasks/services at the facility that you may be required to per
when working as a fitness instructor.
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5)
6)
b. Participate in a minimum of four of the tasks you have outlined under the guidance of y
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Evaluation of the client's present level of fitness
Assessment of the client's personal goals for fitness
Development of training programmes for the clients
Customization of the programme based on the client while maintaining a fine balance between the
client's health and desired goals.
Demonstration of the exercises and routines to the clients
Monitoring the clients when they perform exercises to minimize injury and maximize the efficiency
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2. Give an example of a time when you were dealing with a client and had to complete at least
other task simultaneously. Summarise what you did to handle the situation:
3. Investigate and summarise threedifferent types of services and products the facility has availab
for clients. Using the space below, complete the following for each:
Ⅰ. Give an example of the type of client that would benefit from each of the products/service
Ⅱ. Outline how you could assist one of these clients with the service or product outlined
Product/ Service 1:
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Product/ Service 2:
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Ⅱ)
Product/ Service 3:
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I had to once structure a physical activity plan for a client while constantly demonstrating the work
out procedure to the client for better clarity. The client was a 50 year old hyperglycemic obese
patient with no prior exercise routine. So he seemed confused when i was describing the exercise
routine that i was planning for him. therefore, i had to demonstrate while planing a personalized
exercise programme for him to gain his interest while motivating him.
Battle rope training can be fun start for beginners or clients who want to lose weight
Depending on the client, the right length and diameter of the rope must be selected to
maximize the efficiency of the battle rope work out. Considering that the client is a novice at
using battle rope, i would recommend 20 seconds work interval, followed by a 20 second rest
interval and 5 REP. The work interval would include basics namely the snaps, bend and lift and
rotations of the battle rope.
Weight training is for clients who are aiming at weight gain
Weight training includes strength training exercises that add tones and enhance muscle
building. I would recommend doing 5 leg press or 5 lunges with 2 pound dumbbells in each
hand with 30 second rest interval and 5 REP for beginners.
Athletic training is aimed at clients who participate in various sports, thereby require enhanced
quality of athletic training
Sprinting, rope jumping and squats are all excellent exercises for athletic training. while
assisting my client with squats, i will monitor the stance width, the correct lining of the knees
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4. Interact with clients at the facility. Identify two main demographic groups from the commun
use the facility and when these clients typically use the facility.
Demographic 1)
Time of use:
Demographic 2)
Time of use:
5. Research and participate in the following procedures offered to clients to encourage clients
regularly attend the facility over the long term. Once complete, provide a summary of each
Follow-up procedures/services:
Marketing promotions:
6. Research and outline a complaint the facility received from a customer. What is the procedu
at the facility to address and document complaints? If there are no complaints, ask your sup
and outline what the facilities policies and procedures are in regards to this.
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young adults (ages 18 to 25)
early morning (6am to 8am) or late evening (5pm to 7pm)
Senior citizens (above 60)
Day time (9am to 11am)
Sending personalized email or adding the clients on social media platforms such as Facebook
groups or WhatsApp groups and encouraging and motivating them and sharing details of the good
work that is inspiring other clients in achieving their goals.
Calling up or sending texts with promotional offers or new updates on health benefits.
A complaint was placed on how the facility is crowded when the client visits in the morning.
Solution: Making a note of the peak hours of t he gym and circulating it amongst t he members so
that the client is aware of the crowded times and avoids those and visits t he facility accordingly.

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7. Assume you are working as an employee at the facility and you receive the
following complaint via email.
I have been a member of the gym for the last 2 months. I regularly arrive when the gym o
5.30am as I need to have my workout completed by 6.30am as I start work at 7am. Over t
weeks, the gym has been late to open 4 times. On Monday, no one arrived until 5.45. Whil
not be a big issue to the majority of clients there are a few of us who need the gym to ope
The early opening was one of the main reasons I joined this gym. Can you please pass this
on to the appropriate person at the facility. Thanks Jane
a. How would you address the complaint?
b. Include your response to the client.
c. How would you proceed if you were unable to resolve the complaint with the customer?
d.While trying to resolve the complaint, and once resolved, how would you document and s
any information regarding the incident?
e. How would you confirm that the client is happy with the outcome of their complaint? Prov
examples:
Example 1:
Example 2:
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I would circulate this email amongst all the employees of the facility so that maximum attention is
draw to assess the issue on late opening of the facility.
Dear Jane,
Firstly, we are extremely sorry for the inconvenience caused to you for the facility opening late on
multiple occasions. We value your association with us and would like you to know that I have
escalated the matter with the higher authorities and are taking all the steps required to make sure
that this is not repeated hence forth.
Thanking you for your kind consideration.
Best regards.
I would personally talk to the management and the security to make sure that the facility opens on
time and circulate the email amongst the employees.
I would take a print out of the email sent by the client along with the circulated email and all the
senders who are been made aware of the situation, and would ask the security to note the time of
opening henceforth.
The feedback collected from the client after a month of the email. If the client does
not mention about any more late openings or the client expresses satisfaction post
sending the email, i t would confirm that the client is happy.
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8. Research and outline how the facility ensures client records are kept safely and securely, ac
to privacy laws.
9. Identify a service at the facility where a hire fee is charged (e.g. Locker hire, towel hire, box
hire). If there is no hire charge at your facility, research how this should be undertaken.
a. Summarise what the charges are and how the deposits/payments are taken as well as the
process when the item is returned.
b. What information is given to clients regarding this and how?
c. Is there a document to record the information?
d. What is the process for refunds on return of equipment, locker key etc.
e. Is there any change to this if the equipment is damaged or missing?
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Firstly all the documentation done digitally on the computer are locked and password protected,
which can only be accessed by authorized employee
Secondly, any hard copy kept along with vital records must be kept in cabinets which are locked and
in constantly CCTV monitored room.
A chart summarizing the rental fees for the item has to be circulated.
Tokens for rented locker or towel has to be collected after payment of rental fee along with deposit
amount before starting to use the facility. These token can be then exchanged for the required item.
Once the item is returned after use, token is collected again by the client which is then exchanged
for the refund of the deposit amount only.
Emails, text messages are sent to every client with the chart comprising of all the rental fees and
deposit amount for every item that can be hired.
Yes, document with all the information must be made available.
Token process can be used. Tokens first is collected after payment of rental fee along with deposit
amount before starting to use the facility. These token can be then exchanged for the required item.
Once the item is returned after use, token is collected again by the client which is then exchanged for
the refund of the deposit amount only.
Yes there is. The deposit amount be deducted amount based on the severity of damage or the
deposit amount will not be refunded in case of missing item.

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10. a. List and summarise the process for twoservices at the facility that require a booking (e.g. an
appointment with a fitness instructor). If this does not occur at your facility, speak to your
supervisor and document how it should occur.
Service 1)
Service 2)
Pick one of the services described above and answer questions b and c below:
b.briefly outline what information do clients receive about the booking requirements and th
responsibilities?
c. how are these appointments recorded and confirmed with the client?
11. Is there a procedure for lost property? Summarise the procedure: If there is no procedure,
your supervisor and document how it should occur.
12. a) How many staff members are employed/contracted with the facility? Briefly outline their
roles.
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Boxing training requires a prior booking so that an appropriate instructor will be
present to guide during boxing. As a skilled professional is required for boxing a two
day prior booking is required for boxing.
Battle rope training requires a booking as trainer is available to assist during the
training. One day prior booking is required for battle rope training.
The client will receive information on the trainer assigned to the client along with the name and
experience, the date and the time assigned to him for the private session and the duration of his
training.
A client can be given a choice of trainers and the available slots for the boxing training and he may
choose according to his convenience and preference of trainer assisting the client.
Yes, there is a procedure for lost property. First the lost item is kept in the lost and found box after
documenting its features along with the date and time it was found. when the client claiming the
lost item approaches, the client is asked the date and time of the item last seen or used and its
distinctive features. If it matches, it is returned. If it is a smart phone, the client is asked to unlock
the phone before handing it over to confirm its belonging.
a. Security personnel who regulates the people entering and exiting the facility
b. Reception who basically deal with registration of new comers and handle token encashment
for various rental items.
c. Gym instructors who help the clients during the physical activity
d. Dietitian who structures balanced diet plans for the clients
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b.Give an example of where you successfully worked in a team or supported another staff
member to complete a task.
13. Talk with other fitness professionals at the facility about what professional development
training and resources they use to update their knowledge and skills on a regular basis. Wh
ideas did it give you about how you can update your own knowledge and skills in the future
Briefly outline two examples:
Example 1)
Example 2)
14. Click on the following groups to download the relevant resource and answer the following
questions:
Muslims:
a. List twoways some people from this religious group may greet and farewell others that a
different to how non-Muslims would.
1.
2.
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I have worked with dietitian on multiple occasions in designing the perfect framework for clients
when they require weight loss.
Watching YouTube videos on different physical activities
Reading articles to minimize ways to reduce physical injury of clients during
exercising.
As-Salaam-Alaikum is the common greeting phrase used by Muslims
Wa-Alaikum-Salaam is the common farewell phrase used by Muslims.

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b. Briefly outline twopotential changes you would need to be aware of to ensure that you we
not offending the client when communicating with them
1.
2.
c. List twopieces or types of clothing that may affect their ability to undertake group fitness
sessions at your facility.
1.
2.
d. List two possible modifications your facility could undertake to facilitate this group
1.
2.
Gym “junkies”:
e. List two ways your communication style, including greetings, farewells and body
language would differ, compared to when you communicate with new clientele.
1.
2.
f. Provide an example of branded clothing your facility could provide for purchase that may
1.
interest this type of client.
Avoid stretching legs in front of muslim client of or sitting up higher than others
Speak in a hurried manner.
Sports bra
Short tights
Include options for hijabi workout clothes
inclusion of full sleeve work out compatible clothes
Good firm handshake
Standing and talking with hand gestures
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g. List two modifications your facility could undertake to facilitate this group.
1.
2.
15. Your facility has requested that when you are at work that you wear your uniform, includin
closed shoes and minimal jewelery. Give two reasons for each why you think this is requir
1)
2)
16. One of the personal trainers at your facility is promoting a program that they are undertaki
conjunction with the facility. List two factors that they should abide by to ensure the prom
ethical and following relevant legislation.
1)
2)
17. List threeaspects that a gym or personal trainer supplying goods or services must abide by
the Australian Consumer Law:
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Use of recent trending music for their work out session
Pasting posters of present body builders or sport personalities
So that the clients can recognize the gym emplyees with ease and approach us when
required.
Minimal jewelery will reduce chances of accidental client injury while assisting the client with
physical activities.
No client record must be allowed to get leaked
The clients of the facility must not be pursued for the program outside t he facility and also not
on social media to protect their secuity
The Australian Consumer Laws (ACL), Schedule 2 of the Consumer Act 20101 must be kept in
mind while supplying the goods to the consumers. These following three aspects must be
followed.
1. The goods must be approved by the government.
2. The price of the product should not exceed the retail pricing.
3. The goods and services must be aimed for personal use and not for further sale.

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18. Under the Australian Consumer Law are you required to give a refund to a client if they sim
change their mind? Y/ N
19. Child protection legislation across Australia covers which of the following principles
a. best interest of the child
b. early intervention
c. the participation of children and young people in the decision making process
d. all of the above
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Task 2 - Health & Safety Procedures
Recommended time: 5 hours
Units of Competence:
• BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
• SISFFIT001 Provide health screening and fitness orientation
• SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs
• SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals
• SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients
• SISFFIT024 Instruct endurance programs
• SISXCCS001 Provide quality service
• SISXCAI001 Provide equipment for activities
• SISXFAC001 Maintain equipment for activities
• SISXFAC002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities
• SISXIND001 Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
Aim of the Task:
To allow the Student to experience and understand the importance of health and safety policies
procedures and how they relate to the fitness environment.
1. Identify and participate in two procedures used at the start and twoprocedures used at the finish
of a shift to ensure the facility is safe for staff and patrons (e.g. facility opening and closing
procedures or staff handover).
Start of Shift Procedure 1:
Start of Shift Procedure 2:
End of Shift Procedure 1:
End of Shift Procedure 2:
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All Air conditioners, lights, fans and air purifiers along with water
purifying systems are turned on along with the machines and
computersAll machines are recalibrated for better use and accuracy of the
devices and clearing u p the memory space
Machines and associated items are kept back in their designated
places.
All Air conditioners, lights, fans and air purifiers along with water
purifying systems are all switched off along with the machines and
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2. a) Locate the first aid kits used at the facility and summarise the procedures for
reporting first aid emergencies and any incidents and accidents that occur.
b) One morning during your shift as a Fitness Instructor, at around 10AM you witness an old
client, Mr Jordan, trip over a dumbbell that has been left lying around on the gym floor. Th
fall awkwardly and complain of pain in their left ankle. Upon inspection, you notice his an
is quite swollen.
Ⅰ) Outline what you should do on observing the incident.
Ⅱ) If an incident report is required, then complete the one on the next page.
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Antiseptic wipes (BZK-based wipes preferred; alcohol-based OK)
Antibacterial ointment (e.g., bacitracin)
Compound tincture of benzoin (bandage adhesive)
Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred)
Butterfly bandages/adhesive wound-closure strips
Gauze pads (various sizes)
Nonstick sterile pads
Medical adhesive tape
Blister treatment
Ibuprofen/other pain-relief medication
Insect-sting relief treatment
Antihistamine to treat allergic reactions
Splinter (fine-point) tweezers
Muscle pain reliever
Pain reliever medicines and sprays
Comprehensive first aid manual or information cards
Document the incident and alert the first aid personnel.
Inform rest of the employees to be more alert and remove such equipments and keep the place
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Incident/ Accident Report Form
Name of the person(s) involved:
Date: Time:
Location:
Description of incident / Accident:
Were there any injuries? If so, outline the injuries and any first aid treatments provi
Was there any other damage (e.g. to equipment)?
What follow up is required?
Name and contact details of witnesses:
Name of person making the report:
Signature:
Date reported: Time:
Action taken to prevent a recurrence:
Follow up action completed:
Name of administrator: Date:
Signature:
Administration to complete (please complete):
Mr. Jordan
11/07/19 10 AM
Gym facility
Mr Jordan tripped over a
dumbbell that was lying on
the gym floor and injured
his left ankle
Swollen left ankle
no
An X-ray of the left angle
Myself
11/07/19 10:30 AM
Informed all employees
and asked every employee
to keep instruments in their
designated place
Monitor Mr. Jordan and ask
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3. Ask your supervisor and then summarise the evacuation procedure for the
facility for the following emergency procedures:
a. fire
b. gas leak
4. Access the maintenance schedules of the facility and familiarize yourself with the equipmen
maintenance and cleaning procedures.
a. How often are maintenance tasks and cleaning procedures undertaken?
b. Participate in at least 5 basic cleaning duties and 5 basic maintenance tasks. Record the
you completed in the cleaning/maintenance schedule at the facility and provide the inform
in the tables below. Ensure you follow the facilities environmental and cleaning procedures
Date/ Time:
Staff Member:
Cleaning Comments
Bathrooms & wet areas:
Floors cleared of leaks/ spills/ breakages
Lockers cleared of rubbish
Toilets, basins cleaned
Restocked supplies
Other
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Alert all the employees and clients in the facility by announcing over the speakers and
check the bathroom and the locker rooms before evacuating.
Open all the windows immediately, and alert all the employees and clients and exit the
facility and wait till a professional checks the facility and recommends re-entry.
Every two hours the facility is cleaning
Maintenance tasks are monitored once on a daily basic
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✔ hand towels changed
The bathrooms were cleaned thoroughly with
environmental friendly reagents and garbage
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Reception:
Carpets cleared of obstacles, food
Marks on walls and floor coverings
Tidiness of area including cleaning and
placement of chairs and tables
Other
Equipment:
Swissballs wiped
Stretch mats wiped
Treadmill consoles wiped
Bike consoles & upholstery wiped
X-trainer/ eliptical consoles & upholstery
wiped
Resistance equipment upholstery wiped
Fitness testing equipment wiped
Weights returned to storage racks
Other
Storage Facilities:
Clean and tidy
Entry clear of obstacles
Securely locked (if required)
Cleaning products clean and clearly labeled
Other
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✔ garbage and dustbins cleared
The carpet was cleaned using vacuum cleaner. No
harmful reagent was used.
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All the equipments were cleaning with fine cloth to
avoid scratches and no harmful chemicals were
used.
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Items were charted for record
keeping and to gain easy access
Short term use and long term use products were
organized accordingly with notes charted for easy
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Date/ Time:
Staff Member:
Maintenance Comments
Health and Fitness Testing Equipment:
Calibrate
Check for wear and tear
Cardio Equipment:
Calibrate
Check consoles are functioning
Check upholstery for tears
Treadmill: Check belts for wear and tear
Resistance Equipment:
Check for wear and tear
Check cables for wear and tear
Lubricate pulleys
Check upholstery for tears
Other Equipment:
Check/ replace skipping ropes, resistance
bands for wear and tear
Check swissball inflation levels and wear and
tear
Check service history of emergency
equipment
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All the machines were first reset and then
calibrated to improve functional output and
enhance the in-build memory capacity.
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All devices were reset and then fine tuned with the
required calibrations. memory chips were
formatted to improve output of the machine.
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The devices were checked for rough edges and
signs of tear and repairs accordingly.
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The equipments were are checked, and the
pressure levels of the swissball and the exercise
mattresses checked and refilled with the air pump
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Maintenance Procedures:
Identified (and tagged) damaged equipment
and removed it from general use
Recorded maintenance log details
Record damaged equipment details
Recorded faulty equipment e.g. structural or
failure to operate
Check that fans in cardio area are working
Others tasks completed
c.Give an example of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) you utilised when undertaking
above tasks.
d. What are two ways you can make members aware of the cleaning/maintenance in progre
ensure their safety and minimize disruption?
1)
2)
e.While walking the gym floor you notice that a number of the resistance bands are missing
the gym floor. You determine they will need to be re-ordered as they are unable to be fou
Outline what the procedure and documentation is required for this. If there is no procedur
your supervisor and outline how this should be undertaken
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
The equipments in need of repair were labeled and
recorded prior to shifting them to the equipment
storage facility. The respective companies of those
damaged equipments were notified and their
warranty status and annual maintenance status
were check and noted down.
Safety gloves were worn during the cleaning and maintenance tasks to avoid damage from any
hazards.
Firstly, a defined time slot must be allotted avoiding the rush hours and maintained for cleaning
and maintenance work which must be shared and notified to all clients and employees at the
start of the week and that must be charted and emailed and put up as a notice in the facility.
A board stating "Cleaning in progress" or "Maintenance work in progress" must be used while
performing the tasks to make the clients aware to avoid disruptions.
An email must be sent to the relevant tenders asking them to quote the lowest price possible for the
bulk purchase. The supplier quoting the lowest price for the best branded product will be then
selected and with the permission of the higher authority, order has to be then placed for the
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f. Outline oneexample of the following that you implemented while undertaking
the above cleaning and maintenance tasks:
Ⅰ) Used correct manual handling and cleaning techniques
Ⅱ) Disposed of recycling waste
Ⅲ) Conserved resources
Ⅳ) Used hygenic cleaning practices
g. Provide an example of how the facility actively tries to conserve water and energy. If you
unable to find an example of this, provide a suggestion in the space below:
h. Outline two ways the facility and its cleaning staff provide a hygienic environment for m
to exercise.
1)
2)
i. Outline one example of the following:
Ⅰ) How you would minimize the possibility of food contamination at the facility?
Ⅱ) How would you minimise the spread of airborne illnesses at the facility?
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The weight lifting equipments were cleaned with mildly disinfectant soaked soft cloth to avoid
chances of scratching the equipments.
Proper labeled garbage bags were used to dispose plastic waste which can be recycled such as
crushed empty water bottles.
Instead of cleaning the washrooms with running water, the floors were first mopped with soap
water followed by mopping with clean water with disinfectant to reduce the use of water.
The mops used for cleaning the facility and the washrooms are always separate and replaced
every two months.
The air conditioners of the facility is always switched on at 25 degree Celsius so maintain a cool
atmosphere along with reducing energy consumption.
The washrooms are always mopped instead of being cleaned with running water to conserve
water.
The facility has air purifiers installed to enhance circulation of good quality air and minimize
chances of air borne infection
All the clients have access to clean treated water to reduce chances to diseases occurring from
water borne infections.
By keeping disposable cups, plates and spoons only at the pantry of the facility.
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5. Use the following checklist to conduct your own workplace health and safety hazard inspect
(Once complete, your supervisor can confirm your participation by signing Task 1 on page
manual)
Area Potential Hazards Comment
Cardiovascular Equipment
Equipment Y / N
Cleanliness Y / N
Power Cords Y / N
Weights Equipment
Equipment Location Y / N
Enough space between equipment
Y / N
Cleanliness Y / N
Storage Y / N
Environment
Adequate lighting Y / N
Adequate ventilation (fans / AC)
Y / N
Adequate signage Y / N
Hydration Y / N
Audio/ Visual Equipment Y / N
Bathrooms
Cleanliness Y / N
Working Order Y / N
Surfaces Y / N
Flooring
Cleanliness Y / N
Trip Hazards Y / N
Emergency Procedures
Exit signs Y / N
First aid kits Y / N
Fire extinguishers Y / N
Incident procedures Y / N
Evacuation procedures Y / N
Clear exits/ walkways Y / N
Other
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All the equipment and power
cables attached have been kept
accurately. The machines have
been cleaned properly and those
not in use have all been switched
off to conserve energy.All the machines have been
cleaned with non toxic reagents
and wiped dry with soft cloth to
avoid scratches and damage and
have been kept in their allocated
spaces, and adequate space has
been maintained between them.
All the lights, air conditioners, air
purifiers, water filtration systems,
audio visual equipments have
thoroughly checked and cleaned
and made sure that they are all in
proper working condition.
All the taps, faucets, showers,
flush systems along with drainage
has been thoroughly scanned and
checked. surfaces have been
cleaned and disinfected
accordingly.All trip hazards have been
removed and the floor has been
cleaned and disinfected and the
carpet covered regions have been
vacuumed sufficiently.
All fire extinguishers have been
checked and replaced if found
past the expired date. first aid kits
have been checked and refilled
and expired product are discarded
properly. Exit maps and and exit
signs checked if any updates are
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6. From your health and safety inspection:
a. Define what a hazard is:
b. Using the table below, describe the threemain hazards you found and what the possible risk
would be for each. If there were no hazards identified, then describe three potential haza
and their potential risks.
Hazard Possible Risk
Example:
Dumbbells left lying on the
ground in the weights area
Someone may trip over the dumbbells left lying on the floo
hurt themselves
1.
2.
3.
For each of the 3 possible risks, indicate the likelihood of the possible risk occurring:
Possible Risk Almost Certain
5
Likely
4
Possible
3
Unlikely
2
Rare
1
1.
2.
3.
A hazard is an activity, arrangement, circumstance, event, occurrence, phenomenon, process,
situation, or substance (whether arising or caused within or outside a place of work) that is an actual
or potential cause or source of harm
Electrical wires not
managed properly
Someone might trip over the wire causing harm to the person as well
as the equipment or might also get electrocuted.
Poorly cleaned equipments Communicable diseases.
Wet floor might cause laceration by slipping on the wet floor
Poorly maintained
electrical wires
Poorly cleaned
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For each of the 3 possible risks, indicate the severity of the possible risk:
Possible Risk Catastrophic
5
Major
4
Moderate
3
Minor
2
Insignificant
1
1.
2.
3.
Calculate the risk score and classify the risks as extreme, high, medium or low:
Possible Risk Risk Score Classification (E/H/M/L)
Example: Someone may trip over the dumbbells left
lying on the floor and hurt themselves
3 (likelihood)
x 2 (severity)
= 6
Low
1.
2.
3.
For each of the 3 risks, indicate which control method could be used to manage the risk and giv
example of a strategy you would implement to manage the risk.
Risk Control Method Management Strategy
Example: Someone may trip
over the dumbbells left lying on
the floor and hurt themselves
Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Administrative controls
Personal Protective Equipment
Remove dumbells from
lying on the floor
Install signage ask-
ing members to return
weights to storage racks
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Poorly maintained
electrical wires
Poorly cleaned
equipments
Wet floor
Poorly maintained electrical wires: tripping and falling
and electrocution
2x3=6 LOW
Poorly cleaned equipments: Communicable diseases. 3x2=6 LOW
Wet floor: laceration 4x3=12 HIGH
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1.
Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Administrative controls
Personal Protective Equipment
2.
Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Administrative controls
Personal Protective Equipment
3.
Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Administrative controls
Personal Protective Equipment
7. Conduct a meeting to discuss the results of your inspection with your supervisor. Discuss
appropriate timeframes for implementing the management strategies and review the effect
of the management strategies. Provide a summary of your discussion:
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Poorly maintained electrical
wires: tripping and falling and
electrocution
✔ Keep the wires away from
the path or wind them up
to reduce length so that it
stays way from access
Poorly cleaned equipments:
Communicable diseases.
✔
✔
Proper regular cleaning of
all equipments with
disinfectants.
Use of proper safety
gloves and masks while
cleaning the equipments to
avoid coming in contact
with any hazardous
chemical.Wet floor: laceration ✔
✔
Care must be taken by the
administration to reduce
possibility of wet floor by
regular mopping of the wet
floors.
The discussion was based on the possible risks that might affect the client's well being namely slipping
on the wet floor leading to laceration, getting infected with communicable diseases from poorly cleaned
equipments and probable tripping and falling and electrocution from poorly kept and maintained
electrical wires.
The strategies discussed above could be implemented immediately. A notice with all the modified
regulations should be incorporated and circulated via email to all relevant employees. The circular must
include the strategies and request immediate implementation. Care must be taken by the administration
to reduce possibility of wet floor by regular mopping of the wet floors to avoid slipping and getting
lacerated. Proper regular cleaning of all equipments with disinfectants. Use of proper safety gloves and
masks while cleaning the equipments to avoid coming in contact with any hazardous chemical.
Keep the wires away from the path or wind them up to reduce length so that it stays way from access.
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8. Did you identify any cleaning/maintenance tasks or risks that required more extensive main
or repairs than you could provide? Y/ N
When more extensive maintenance, repairs or control methods are required, what would the
procedure be for the following:
a) Ensuring the damaged equipment is identified (tagged) and not used by clients
b) Notifying the gym manager (or other staff responsible for repair) of the issue
c) Having the equipment repaired or replaced
9. Observe the regular staff and reflect on your own stress levels throughout the time you spen
the workplace. Identify three potential causes of stress and fatigue in the workplace.
1)
2)
3)
10. a) Review the stock levels of equipment and chemicals used for cleaning the wet and dry a
the facility. List below three supplies or products that are required to be restocked/repla
regular basis.
1)
2)
3)
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Proper label should be used to tag the damaged equipment and moved away from the main space
so that no one can use it and accidentally get hurt or might even cause further damage to the
equipment. An immediate email must be dropped to all the employees and higher management to
make them aware of the damage.
The gym manager must be informed and must be approached with the details of the damaged
equipment along with its warranty or annual maintenance subscription if available so that instant
action might be taken.
Once the seller reverts back over call or email, the equipment must be the repaired or replaced
accordingly. Proper documentation along with date and seller contacts must be mentioned.
Job insecurities
Lack of autonomy
Heavy workload
Hand towel/bath towels
Tissue rolls
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b)Participate in the disposal of old stock and reordering/restocking process for the supplie
Summarise the procedure:
11. a) Review the following link. In your own words, describe what a safety data sheet (SDS) is
what is its purpose. https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sds
b) Identify two potentially dangerous liquids that could be stored and used at the facility. O
how and where they are:
1)
2)
• Prepared for use
• Used
• Stored and/or disposed of safely
c) You come across a container in the storeroom that is cracked and some of the contents
spilled onto the shelves and equipment below.
Ⅰ) Outline how you would handle this.
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The supplier of the product has to be notified first along with details of the old stock that needs to
be reordered. Then kept organised in a place with is out of public reach. When the supplier
comes, then only hand him over the products and ask him to duly sign for the items a;long with the
quantities he is taking.
SDS are crucial documentation with vital information on the hazardous items comprising of the
chemical's ingredients and molecular identity. health hazards, safety procedures and emergency
knowhow along with protocols on disposing and storage.
Corrosive drain cleaners
Bleach
Use of gloves and mask is a must while using the above two chemicals.
Corrosive drain cleaners are used to clean clogged drains in the washrooms.
Bleach might be used for stain removal
Both are kept locked away in the utility cupboard
Get proper cleaning tools. Wear gloves during during and dispose of the cracked container
and the contents into suitable garbage bags. If the cracked container is made out of glass, the
broken pieces must not be discarded with the rest of the trash. It must be disposed separately
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Ⅱ) Give an example of how you could avoid this incident occurring in the
future
12. List two pieces of equipment that require you to use a specific lifting/handling technique to
equipment damage and/or personal injury. Provide a brief explanation of the technique.
1)
Explanation:
2)
Explanation:
13. To ensure that people with disabilities are able to participate in exercise programs, list thr
requirements that a facility and its staff should adhere to:
1)
2)
3)
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All the containers must be kept in proper cupboard so that it does not accidentally fall and break.
Must be taken out during use and placed back into its designated place inside the cupboard after
use.
Barbell
Given its heavy weight, two people must be there during cleaning and maintenance
work so that no personal injury is caused and the no accidental dropping of barbell
takes place which might result in chipping of the side
Dumbbells
Care must be taken while cleaning them or transferring them to their designated
place so that it does not drop or crush someone's foot.
Wheelchair suitable entry point so that steps can be avoided and Elevator accessibility
Floor within the facility including washrooms must be kept dry to avoid tripping
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14. a) Outline twoWHS or OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) rights and responsibilities of
employers:
1)
2)
b) Outline tworights and responsibilities of workers in regards to OH&S (WHS) when working
in a gym facility:
1)
2)
15. List three infection control procedures used in a gym:
1)
2)
3)
16. Do State authorities such as Work Cover or Work Safe have the authority to enter a gym
facility to conduct an inspection if they believe that there have been potential breaches of
Act or Regulation? Y/ N
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Providing workers and contractors with adequate facilities (clean toilets, cool and clean
drinking water and hygienic eating areas
Ensuring workers have adequate information, instruction, training and supervision to work in
a safe and healthy manner
Workers must take reasonable care of the gym facility and make sure that it has a safe and
secured environment.
Workers must take reasonable care for the health and safety of the clients of the facility
Regular cleaning with disinfectant
Filter system purified water used only for drinking
Air purifiers used and serviced regularly

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17. Select the correct description from the drop down box for each sign below:
A. B. C.
D. E. F.
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18. As part of Occupational Health and Safety/ Work Health and Safety, some facilities may en
an instructor to participant ratio. Explain why this might occur:
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Radiation Personal Protective Equipment Dangerous Goods Classificat
Emergency Equipment Sharps Hazards
This is done to make sure that the gym instructor can properly guide and observe the clients while
they perform various physical activities and reduce chances of injury from misguided activities. A
prerequisite to determine adequate supervision is the ratio of participants to instructors and
supervisors. A prudent instructor should allow a class to be only as large as can be competently
monitored. The participant/instructor ratio, will of course, vary with activity, facility, and type of
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Task 3 - Providing Healthy Eating Information
Recommended time: 2 hours
Units of competence:
• SISFFIT005 Provide healthy eating information
• SISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
• SISFFIT004 Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
• SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older adults
• SISXCCS001: Provide quality service
• SISXIND001 Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
Aim of the Task:
To provide the Student with an opportunity to discuss current eating habits with clients and prov
healthy eating information to support healthy attitudes towards eating and body composition.
1. a) Under the supervision of your supervisor, walk the floor of the facility and use it as an
opportunity to introduce yourself to a variety of clients and:
• Discuss their health and fitness goals
• Discuss their eating habits in relation to their goals
• Provide healthy eating information and physical activity recommendations
• Answer any questions the client has in relation to healthy eating information within your s
skills and knowledge
b) Give two examples of the communication methods you used for this task.
1)
2)
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Oral communication with the client regarding their dietary intake and oral advices on possible
improvements
Writing advices given as diet charts via text ot email

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2. Summarise the current eating habits of twoclients you met who have specific
dietary concerns or who need support regarding positive attitudes to eating and may benefi
from additional nutritional assistance from an accredited dietitian.
Client 1:
Client 2:
3. For each of the clients in question 2, outline:
a. one piece of advice you would give with regards to their eating habits in relatio
Australian Dietary Guidelines
b. one strategy you would use to help them implement a healthier eating habit:
Client 1:
a)
b)
Client 2:
a)
b)
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An eighteen year old college student who binges a lot on chips and soda drinks
A 40 year old hyperglycemic man who has wine daily with dinner
An eighteen year old college student who binges a lot on chips and soda drinks
To replace the soft drinks with freshly prepared home made fruit juices and regular salted
popcorn instead of chips
Not to eat while sitting in front of the computer or television. This will automatically reduce the
binge eating habit.
A 40 year old hyperglycemic man who has red meat daily with dinner
To replace red meat with lean protein such as chicken.
To regularly check his blood glucose level at home and if the level is within desired range then
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4. For the two clients in question 2, use the templates on the following pages to
prepare a referral to a dietitian. (for privacy reasons remove the client’s name from t
5. Give an example of at least tworesources you could give to these clients to provide them with m
support or information on healthy eating behavior (e.g. specific organisations, websites etc.
1)
2)
6. Give an example of how you demonstrate healthy eating behaviors and attitudes in your ow
personal practice.
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https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/ for the basic outline of good eating habits and information on
nutritional food items.
http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resource/diabetes for proper information on dos and
dont's in a well balanced diabetes friendly diet
1. Drinking lots of water
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CLIENT DETAILS:
Surname: Given Names:
Date of Birth: Sex: Male Female
Address:
Phone Number: Mobile:
REFERRAL DETAILS:
Recommended medical or health service:
Doctor/ General Practitioner Physiotherapist Dietitian
Exercise Physiologist Podiatrist Other:
Reason for Referral?
Relevant Past History:
REFERRING EXERCISE PROFESSIONAL
Surname: Given Names:
Address:
Phone Number:
CLIENT CONSENT:
Surname: Given name:
I give my consent for <Exercise Professional> to communicate with my GP / other
health professional in regard to my health status and participation in an exercise
program.
Signature: Date:
For privacy reasons remove the client’s name from the referral
Smith Eva
26/12/00
✔
To chart a balanced diet plan.
The client has a habit of consuming too much of chips and soft drinks on a daily basis.
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CLIENT DETAILS:
Surname: Given Names:
Date of Birth: Sex: Male Female
Address:
Phone Number: Mobile:
REFERRAL DETAILS:
Recommended medical or health service:
Doctor/ General Practitioner Physiotherapist Dietitian
Exercise Physiologist Podiatrist Other:
Reason for Referral?
Relevant Past History:
REFERRING EXERCISE PROFESSIONAL
Surname: Given Names:
Address:
Phone Number:
CLIENT CONSENT:
Surname: Given name:
I give my consent for <Exercise Professional> to communicate with my GP / other
health professional in regard to my health status and participation in an exercise
program.
Signature: Date:
For privacy reasons remove the client’s name from the referral
Jordan Ethan
27/02/79
✔
The client regularly eats red meat and is overweight and hyperglycemic.
Poorly controlled blood glucose levels.
Referral for a diabetes friendly generic meal plan.
Patient of type 2 diabetes mellitus for the past five years.
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Task 4 - Apply Exercise Science to Fitness Programming
Recommended time: 4 hours
Units of competence:
• SISFFIT004 Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
• SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs
• SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals
• SISFFIT024 Instruct endurance programs
• SISXCAI001 Provide equipment for activities
Aim of the Task:
To provide the Student with an opportunity to reinforce their exercise instruction knowledge, im
their familiarity with equipment and to apply their exercise science knowledge in a fitness settin
a) Familiarise yourself with all the available fitness equipment in the gym. Experiment with
variety of exercises using the equipment. Use your experience and other anatomy/physio
resources to complete the tables on the following pages. To be deemed satisfactory, ens
elements of the following tables are complete. Once you have completed the tables:
b) Practice the exercises listed in the tables yourself. Perform them all under the observati
your supervisor and have your Supervisor correct any of your technique errors.
c) Instruct each exercise to your supervisor or to a client. Be sure to convey all safety infor
monitor and correct the technique of the client (or your supervisor) as required.
d) Explain to the supervisor/client
Ⅰ) a physiological benefit of each exercise on the body’s system
Ⅱ) 4 specific muscles structure and function and
Ⅲ) 2 joints used (as listed in the table)
e) Respond to any questions from the supervisor/client about the exercises and their impor
f) Check availability, set up, dismantle and store the equipment for each exercise before an
instructing the client and update records.

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SESSION 1: CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING EXERCISES
Exercise Type Exercise Name 3 Teaching Points How
1. Cardio Rowing
1.
2.
3.
2. Cardio Cross-Trainer
1.
2.
3.
3. Cardio Cycling
1.
2.
3.
For beginners, the resistance must be set at
low. The resistance must be ramped up as the
experience increases.
Feet must be secured on the pads so that the
feet do not move while sliding
The knees must be up while pulling to the top
of the machine.
Rowing i
and incre
cardio wo
Extend the arms towards the flywheel, keeping
the wrists straight
The back should have a neutral spine position,
leaning slightly forward from the hip.
Head should be looking forward.
The cros
or runnin
the joints
The height of the seat and the handles must be
adjusted correctly.
The pedal straps also must be place accurately
and balls of the feet must be placed on the
pedals
Pedaling must be done with even pressure on
both the pedals and must sit without slouching
forward.
A cycling
strength-
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SESSION 1: RESISTANCE EXERCISES (LOWER BODY)
Exercise Type Exercise Name 3 Teaching Points
2 Join
Hip Ex
Fem
4. Resistance - Legs Back Squat
1.
2.
3.
Joint Ac
Muscle
Joint Ac
Muscle
5. Resistance - Legs Static Lunge
1.
2.
3
Joint Ac
Muscle
Joint Ac
Muscle
6. Resistance - LegsWalking Lunge
1.
2.
3.
Joint Ac
Muscle
Joint Ac
Muscle
Stand with the feet shoulder width apart and
toes pointing straight forwards with a barbell
over the shoulders
Keep the back straight as hip movement is
initiated
Push out the buttocks and bend the knees and
not to squat deeper that 90 degrees at the
knees
Keep the upper body straight, with the
shoulders back and relaxed and chin up
Step forward with one leg, lowering the hips
until both knees are bent at about a 90 degree
angle
Rise back up gently while keeping the back
straight
Feet should be hip-width apart, chest up, and
the core and glutes engaged
Take a big step forwards with the left foot,
lowering until both the knees are bent at 90°
and the front thigh is parallel to the floor.
Push off the back (right) foot, bring it forwards
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SESSION 2: RESISTANCE EXERCISES (UPPER BODY PUSH)
Exercise Type Exercise Name 3 Teaching Points
2 Join
Should
7. Resistance -
Upper Body PushShoulder Press
1.
2.
3.
Joint Ac
Muscle
Joint Ac
Muscle
8.
Resistance -
Upper Body Push
1.
2.
3
Joint Ac
Muscle
Joint Ac
Muscle
9.
Resistance -
Upper Body Push
1.
2.
3.
Joint Ac
Muscle
Joint Ac
Muscle
Start in a seated position with a back support
Begin with dumbbells above the head, wrists facing in fron
Carry the dumbbells out and down, level with the shoulde
Pec Flyes Lie supine with a neutral spine on bench with feet flat on t
Start with dumbbells above sternum, wrists positioned inw
Keep slight bend at elbow and lower DB’s to chest level
Tricep Pushdown Grasp the cable bar in a pronated grip, and stand with fee
Push the hands to the floor, moving only from the elbow
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Exercise Type Exercise Name 3 Teaching Points
2 Join
Shoulde
10. Resistance -
Upper Body Pull Bent Over Row
1.
2.
3.
Joint Ac
Muscle
Joint Ac
Muscle
11.
Resistance -
Upper Body Pull
1.
2.
3
Joint Ac
Muscle
Joint Ac
Muscle
12.
Resistance -
Upper Body Pull
1.
2.
3.
Joint Ac
Muscle
Joint Ac
Muscle
Position feet hip width apart, grip bar in a
pronated position and bend knees to approx
15°Shift butt back and weight on heels
Pull barbell up towards the belly button, Keep
shoulders down and elbows in and return to
position
Chin Ups Position both hands on the bar in either a
close underhand, overhand, mixed or wide
overhand grip
Initiate the movement with the latissimus
dorsi and a squeeze through the shoulder
blades to pull the body so the chin meets the
bar.Control the lowering movement downwards
Wide Over Grip
Lat
Pulldown
Draw handle to approx clavicle level and
initiate movement through the latissimus
dorsi, pulling shoulders back and downGrip is a pronated wider grip
Draw elbows close to torso and ensure
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SESSION 3: RESISTANCE EXERCISES (CORE/ ABDOMINALS)
Exercise Type Exercise Name 3 Teaching Points
2 Join
Trunk
13. Resistance - Core
/Abdominals
Crunches
1.
2.
3.
Joint Ac
Muscle
Joint Ac
Muscle
14. Resistance - Core
/Abdominals
1.
2.
3
Joint Ac
Muscle
Joint Ac
Muscle
15. Resistance - Core
/Abdominals
1.
2.
3.
Joint Ac
Muscle
Joint Ac
Muscle
Lie on the back with your knees bent and feet
flat on the floor, hip-width apart
Gently pull the abdominals inward and curl up
and forward so that the head, neck, and
shoulder blades lift off the floor
Hold for a moment at the top of the movement
and then lower slowly back down.
Swiss Ball
Hip Extension Supine position with the head on a Swissball
Head in a neutral position, resting on the ball.
Align, hips, knees and shoulders to keep a
neutral spine
Contract through the glutes to extend the
hips up to the ceiling
Swiss Ball
Sit Up Supine position with the lumbar spine on the
Swissball
Keep elbows behind the head and eyes
looking at the ceiling
Draw sternum towards the pelvis, following
the curve of the Swissball to guide the
movement

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SESSION 3: RESISTANCE EXERCISES (FULL BODY e.g. Exercises that incorporate both
Exercise Type Exercise Name 3 Teaching Points
3 Join
Trunk
16. Resistance - Full
Body
Deadlift
1.
2.
3.
Joint Act
Muscles:
Joint Act
Muscles:
Joint Act
Muscles:
17. Resistance - Full
Body
1.
2.
3
Joint Act
Muscles:
Joint Act
Muscles:
Joint Act
Muscles:
18. Resistance - Full
Body
1.
2.
3.
Joint Act
Muscles:
Joint Act
Muscles:
Joint Act
Muscles:
Stand behind the bar, so that it is over the balls
of the feet and keep feet shoulder width apart,
pointing forwards or slightly outwards
Squat down grasp the bar, hands slightly
greater than shoulder width apart.
Keeping the back rigid and arms straight, lift
the bar using the legs, keeping the bar as close
to the body as possible
G
m
A
Gq
f
a
t
l
pBody weight squat Stand with feet hip‐width apart and feet
slightly pointed outwards. Outstretch hands in
front of the body or on
hips for balancePlace body weight back on the heel of both
feet and lower butt to the ground as though
sitting back on a chair
Lower to a 90° position at the knee and ensure
knees do not track medially or laterally
G
Q
G
45° Leg Press Support platform with both feet hip‐width
apart, toes rotated slightly outwards
Control platform down until full ROM or until
shins are parallel to floor (90° angle at knees)
Maintain neutral position against back
support through core activation
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Task 5 - Client Screening & Assessment Trial
Recommended time: 3 hours
Units of competence:
• SISFFIT001 Provide health screening & fitness orientation
• SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals
• ISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
• SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs
• SISFFIT004 Incorporating anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
Aim of the Task:
To provide the Student with the opportunity to:
• Participate in the pre exercise screening process and induction services for participants
• Conduct health screening and fitness appraisals
1. Familiarise yourself with the procedure for new clients accessing the services of the facility.
a summary of the procedure:
2. Using the Fitness Australia’s pre exercise screening questionnaire, and following your facility
policy and procedures, perform a client health screening using your Supervisor as the client.
sure you submit the pre-screening tools when submitting your assessment.
Summarise the following:
a) The process you used
b) Client’s goals, expectations and preferences. A minimum of two are required.
1)
2)
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Accurate pre screening must to done to assess the risks a client might potentially face while
performing the exercises and is crucial to promote safety and to prevent adverse situations at the
facility. It must be done to stratify clients based on their medical history and present clinal conditions
if present. At first, all the clients must be subjected to a questionnaire which would highlight personal
and familial medical history and must also give details of the prescribed medications the client is on
along with details of their last medical diagnostic tests.
Physical activity rleated pre screening questionnaire was given to each client during joining the
facility and is required to be promptly filled out.
The physical activity trainers would be able to precisely assess the medical conditions.
The physical activity trainer assigned must be capable of structuring the required protocol to
meet the demands and should be able to guide during the process.

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c. Client’s current and past exercise history
3. Using the Supervisor as your client, practice performing allthe health and fitness assessments
listed below. List the results you get from these tests in the space below.
Check off each assessment as you complete it:
Weight
Height
Resting Heart Rate
Waist to Hip Ratio
Body Mass Index
Girth Measurements
Submaximal 0₂ Consumption (using bike/ treadmill/ rower)
Blood Pressure
Sit and Reach Test
Push Up Test
Skinfolds / BMI
Others
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Details of physical activities must be evaluated along with client's past physical activity t raining if
any. If the client used to lead a sedentary life, then routine prepared must befocussed on genty
ramping up the vigor of the physical activities instead of assigning the client for rigourous
protocols, as it might lead to health risks.
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
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4. Is a referral required for this client? Y / N
5. Summarise the facility’s policy for cases where the client’s health screening identifies nume
factors. Include how the fitness professional goes about collecting, handling and communic
the client’s sensitive/personal information.
6 a) Identify a minimum of three programs, services and facilities you would recommend for
client based on the information gathered in the client screening
1)
2)
3)
b) Give a rationale for each on how they would benefit the client
1)
2)
3)
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
There must be an one on one interview session with the client. Photocopies of the medical
condition, diagnostic reports, prescription from the physician must be collected and kept well
arranged and charted in a file which must be kept in a secured cabinet, accessible only to the
trainers and no outsiders should have access to such vital private informations.
A guided physical activity program
A balanced diet planning program
A therapeutic revitalising program to manage daily stress
The guided physical activity program would improve the physical as well as the emotional
health of the client.
The balanced diet planning program would help the client make the right choices while eating,
thereby would help in rejuvenating his lifestyle by modifying his dietary intake.
The therapeutic revitalizing program would help the client to manage daily stress.

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7. Provide an orientation tour of the facility for a client to introduce them to the
services and facilities that are available for use. Include two relevant policies and procedu
your information tour. Summarise what you included in the tour:
8. Following the consultation, ask your Supervisor to provide you with feedback on your perfor
in the following areas. Summarise the feedback below and practice any skills that require
improvement prior to moving onto the next task.
a) Communication techniques and professional interaction with the client:
b) Technical execution of the health and fitness tests:
c) Time management
d) Based on the feedback you received, and your own performance what are 2 things you wo
improve on in the future
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
The first procedure that would be highlighted to the client is the detailed protocol demonstration
that is given by the physical trainer to the client before beginning and the guidance that is given
during the workout.
The second policy that would be showcased to the client is the impeccable safety protocols
followed in the facility for the wellness as well as fitness of the clients.
Excellent communication skills. use of one simple and lucid sentences. Is a good listener and pays
attention to details while interacting with the clients and displays confidence.
Every step of the procedure is well explained. motivates and encourage the clients to perform better.
Has intricate knowledge of all the health and fitness tests.
Good time management. Can handle multiple tasks together and with equal efficacy.
I would like to improve my knowledge on the new physical exercises coming up as treatments for
different medical conditions and introduce them inside the facility.
I would like to initiate better follow up techniques with the clients leaving the facility, so that they are
inspired to join back and recommend the facility to friends and family.

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Task 6 - Conducting Client Screening & Assessment
Recommended time: 4 hours
Units of competence:
• SISFFIT001 Provide health screening & fitness orientation
• SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals
• SiSFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
• SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs
• SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients
• SISFFIT024: Instruct endurance programs
Aim of the Task:
To provide the Student with the opportunity to:
• Participate in the pre exercise screening process for a variety of participants
• Conduct health screening and fitness appraisals
• Refer clients to appropriately qualified professionals
Have your supervisor assist you to identify a client who is known to present with risk factors req
referral to a medical or allied health professional.
1. Following the facility’s policies and procedures perform a health screening for the selected c
using the Fitness Australia template.
Summarise the following:
a) Outline two client’s goals, expectations and preferences:
1)
2)
b) Client’s current and past exercise history
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
The physical activity trainers would be able to reduce the effects of the medical condition and
provide a physical activity protocol that would enhance the treatment and healing process.
The physical activity trainers would be able to demonstrate and guide the activities assigned to
the client and motivate the client to reach the best performance level possible
The client has been overweight throughout his life but after his retirement he is bordering towards
obesity given his almost sedentary lifestyle.

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2. Under the supervision of your supervisor, perform all the health and fitness assessments list
below (if appropriate for the client’s situation). Be sure to monitor the client for signs and s
of intolerance and discontinue fitness assessments if required.
Check off each assessment as you complete it:
Weight
Height
Resting Heart Rate
Waist to Hip Ratio
Body Mass Index
Girth Measurements
Submaximal 0₂ Consumption (using bike/ treadmill/ rower)
Blood Pressure
Sit and Reach Test
Push Up Test
Skinfolds / BMI
Others
Include a copy of your results from each of the tests on the next page.
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
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Anthropometry Measurements
Statistics
Name: D.O.B:
Gender: Weight:
Height: BMI:
Waist/Hip Ratio: Resting Heart Rate:
Blood Pressure: BIA:
Girths
Left Upper Arm (cm) Left Thigh (cm)
Right Upper Arm (cm) Right Thigh (cm)
Chest (cm) Left Calf (cm)
Waist (cm) Right Calf (cm)
Umbilicus (cm) Hips (cm)
Skinfolds
Tricep (mm) Bicep (mm)
Subscapular (mm) Supraspinale (mm)
Abdominal (mm) Calf (mm)
Fitness Assessments
Aerobic Submax or Step Test:
Sit & Reach:
Maximal Push Up Test:
Plank Test:
Curl Ups Test:
Other:
Anthropometry Measurements
Derek 22/01/1950
Male 93kgs
170cm 31
1 77
95/130 1.0 μA
33 81
34 81
120
45
111 45
2.2 111
22 24
20 20
21 22
Low fitness
Moderate
Cannot perform push up
extremely low fitness
moderate
Poor level of fitness, attributes of sedentary lifestyle

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3. Complete the referral form for the client using the form on the next page.(You
may remove the name of the client for privacy reasons).
4. Have your supervisor assist you to identify a client who requires referral to a more qualified
professional (such as a personal trainer) because they have requested it, or their needs, goa
preferences are outside the scope of a fitness instructor.
Following the facility’s policies and procedures complete a referral to a Personal Trainer usin
template provided on page 54. Again, remove the name of the client for privacy reasons).
To be deemed satisfactory, the student must have completed all areas of the referral form b
5. To provide the Personal Trainer with additional supporting documentation, follow the facility
policies and procedures and using the Fitness Australia’s pre exercise screening
questionnaire, perform a health screening for the selected client and include the following w
your referral:
a) Outline two client’s goals, expectations and preferences:
1)
2)
b) Client’s current and past exercise history:
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
The client named Venessa is interested in losing weight post partum of her child. Its been three
months after her child's delivery.
The client was nutritional advice which would complement her weight loss program
The client used to be highly active before pregnancy and after delivery also is quite active. No
known medical conditions of the client.

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CLIENT DETAILS:
Surname: Given Names:
Date of Birth: Sex: Male Female
Address:
Phone Number: Mobile:
REFERRAL DETAILS:
Recommended medical or health service:
Doctor/ General Practitioner Physiotherapist Dietitian
Exercise Physiologist Podiatrist Other:
Reason for Referral?
Relevant Past History:
REFERRING EXERCISE PROFESSIONAL
Surname: Given Names:
Address:
Phone Number:
CLIENT CONSENT:
Surname: Given name:
I give my consent for <Exercise Professional> to communicate with my GP / other
health professional in regard to my health status and participation in an exercise
program.
Signature: Date:
For privacy reasons remove the client’s name from the referral
Derek
22/01/50
✔ ✔ ✔
✔
Obesity, to improve cardiac fitness
Hypeglycemia since age 50

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CLIENT DETAILS:
Surname: Given Names:
Date of Birth: Sex: Male Female
Address:
Phone Number: Mobile:
REFERRAL DETAILS:
Recommended medical or health service:
Doctor/ General Practitioner Physiotherapist Dietitian
Exercise Physiologist Podiatrist Other:
Reason for Referral?
Relevant Past History:
REFERRING EXERCISE PROFESSIONAL
Surname: Given Names:
Address:
Phone Number:
CLIENT CONSENT:
Surname: Given name:
I give my consent for <Exercise Professional> to communicate with my GP / other
health professional in regard to my health status and participation in an exercise
program.
Signature: Date:
For privacy reasons remove the client’s name from the referral
Venessa
20/07/85
✔
Gynaecologist
Loss of weight post baby delivery
None

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6. Under the supervision of your supervisor, perform all the health and fitness assessments list
below (if appropriate for the client’s situation). Be sure to monitor the client for signs and s
of intolerance and discontinue fitness assessments if required.
Check off each assessment as you complete it:
Weight
Height
Resting Heart Rate
Waist to Hip Ratio
Body Mass Index
Girth Measurements
Submaximal 0₂ Consumption (using bike/ treadmill/ rower)
Blood Pressure
Sit and Reach Test
Push Up Test
Skinfolds / BMI
Others
Include a copy of your results from each of the tests on the next page.
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔

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Anthropometry Measurements
Statistics
Name: D.O.B:
Gender: Weight:
Height: BMI:
Waist/Hip Ratio: Resting Heart Rate:
Blood Pressure: BIA:
Girths
Left Upper Arm (cm) Left Thigh (cm)
Right Upper Arm (cm) Right Thigh (cm)
Chest (cm) Left Calf (cm)
Waist (cm) Right Calf (cm)
Umbilicus (cm) Hips (cm)
Skinfolds
Tricep (mm) Bicep (mm)
Subscapular (mm) Supraspinale (mm)
Abdominal (mm) Calf (mm)
Fitness Assessments
Aerobic Submax or Step Test:
Sit & Reach:
Maximal Push Up Test:
Plank Test:
Curl Ups Test:
Other:
Anthropometry Measurements
Venessa 20/07/1985
Female 65Kg
160cm 25.1
0.9 75
82/115 1.2μA
29 52
28 52
92 33
82 33
2 95
18 15
16 14
17 15
Good
Good
Moderate
Moderate
Good
Showed good stamina and resilience during the
screening tests

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Task 7 - Training for Endurance
Recommended time: 4 hours
Units of competence:
• SISFFIT024 Instruct endurance programs
• SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs
• SISFFIT004 Incorporating anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
• SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals
Aim of the Task:
To provide the Student with the opportunity to plan, develop, instruct and modify fitness progra
clients who are working towards an endurance-based goal.
1. Have your supervisor assist you to identify 2 clients who have an endurance-based goal (eg
improved stamina for work, better cardiovascular health, weight loss, long distance sportin
or gym-based cardio goal)
The clients should be as follows:
Client 1: Should be a client who is already following a structured endurance exercise plan b
requires modifications to their current program because their fitness levels have improved s
starting the program.
Client 2: Should be a new or existing client who needs to build their endurance to assist wit
weight loss goal and requires cardiovascular exercises to be included in their program.
Provide a brief summary of each client’s goals, exercise history (training age), and any othe
considerations worth noting.
Client 1:
Client 2:
2. Access both clients’ previous health screening information and use suitable questioning tec
to confirm the currency of the clients’ health status, needs, expectations and preferences. U
the client’s records as required.
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
The goal is to increase performance and physical output even further by development of
a modified endurance plan. Has been training for endurance for more than two years.
The client's goal is based on improving the endurance and achieve the weight loss goal
and requires ramping up of the exercises for better results.

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a)If working with a new client to the facility, use the Fitness Australia’s template
to perform a client health screening to develop the client’s profile. Provide a summary of
findings:
b) After you have completed the health and fitness, and pre-screening tools, what informati
would you provide to the client in terms of their results?
3. Design a new program for each client that they can complete unsupervised in the gym to ac
their identified goals. Be sure to include the following in your program design where approp
Warm Up:
- description of activities including stretches
- clarification of the type of stretches (eg. Static, dynamic, ballistic, etc)
Conditioning component:
- description of exercises (type of cardio, resistance)
- name of the exercises
- number of repetitions
- number of sets
- distances and durations
- consideration of the order of exercises
- intensity including the resistance, rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and / or target HR
- rest between sets and activities
- key instructional cues to maintain correct technique
Cool Down:
- description of activities including stretches
- clarification of the type of stretches (eg. static, dynamic, ballistic, etc)
Use the template program cards on the following page to document the exercise program.
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Client 1 is an regular fitness facility user and the goal is to increase performance and physical
output even further by development of a modified endurance plan. Has been training for
endurance for more than two years.
Client 2 is an existing client of the facility whose goal is based on improving the endurance and
achieve the weight loss goal and requires ramping up of the exercises for better results.
The newly modified plans would be shared with the clients while discussing the techniques and
possible hurdles that might come and strategies to overcome them.

Client Name: Session Duration: Session Frequency: Session Aims:
Exercises Sets Reps Rest RPE Weight Speed of
Movement Teaching Cues
Warm up
Activity to raise HR:
Dynamic Stretches:
Resistance Training Exercises
Exercises Time/
Distance
Intervals/
Sets RPE Rest Level Speed Teaching Cues
Cardiovascular Training Exercises
Exercises Sets Time/
Distance RPE Other (Machine Settings etc.) Teaching Cues
Cool Down
Activity to decrease HR:
Static Stretches: (Please tick relevant muscle groups)
Additional Considerations: Is this a split program? Y N Please outline the type of split:Gym Etiquette:
Pectorals/ Deltoids
Upper Back/ Traps
Lower Back/ Latissimus Dorsi
Biceps
Triceps
Abdominals
Gluteals
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
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1 35 minutes Three days a week split enhan
Low level jogging
brisk walk
1 5 minutes 1
minute
2 none 6 miles
per hour
Start up slow and the
ramp up the speed
Dynamic stretches (Upper
body):
- Shoulder flexion/extension
- Shoulder
abduction/adduction
- Shoulder circumduction’s
- Trunk rotations
- Spinal flexion and
extension
Dynamic stretches (Lower
body):
- Hip flexion and extension
- Hip abduction and
adduction
- Ankle plantar and
dorsiflexion
- Windmills
- Butt kicks
- High knees
- Deep walking lunges
- Side steps
2 10 30
second
s
3 none NA Stand straight with y
hip-width apart and y
lifted at the front. 2.
forward with your rig
both knees and rota
torso to the right.Static Lunges 3 10 30
secs
8 NA NA Keep knees behind
45 Leg Press 3 10 30
second
s
8 NA NA Keep slight bend at
the knees
DB Chest Press 3 10 30
second
s
8 2 NA Breathe out to push
DB Shoulder Press 3 10 30
second
s
8 2 NA Pronated grip
Barbell squat 3 10 25
second
s
8 20 NA Begin with the barbe
on top of the traps. T
should be up and th
facing forward. Adop
hip-width stance wit
turned out as neede
by flexing the knees
from moving the hip
much as possible
Seated calf raise 3 10 25
second
s
8 None NA Sit on the machine
your toes on the low
the platform provide
heels extending off.
heels by extending t
as high as possible
contract the calves a
out.
Squat jumps NA 3 8 30
second
s
NA NA Stand with your feet
shoulder-width apar
doing a regular squa
engage your core an
When you land, lowe
back into the squat p
complete one rep. L
quietly as possible,
requires control.
Jump rope 30
seconds
3 8 60
second
s
Grip the handles loo
your fingers, not the
place the rope behin
jump while making t
over the head.
walking 1 5 minutes slow and steady mo
lower heart rate.
Monday Wednesday Friday Regular comfortable

Client Name: Session Duration: Session Frequency: Session Aims:
Exercises Sets Reps Rest RPE Weight Speed of
Movement Teaching Cues
Warm up
Activity to raise HR:
Dynamic Stretches:
Resistance Training Exercises
Exercises Time/
Distance
Intervals/
Sets RPE Rest Level Speed Teaching Cues
Cardiovascular Training Exercises
Exercises Sets Time/
Distance RPE Other (Machine Settings etc.) Teaching Cues
Cool Down
Activity to decrease HR:
Static Stretches: (Please tick relevant muscle groups)
Additional Considerations: Is this a split program? Y N Please outline the type of split:Gym Etiquette:
Pectorals/ Deltoids
Upper Back/ Traps
Lower Back/ Latissimus Dorsi
Biceps
Triceps
Abdominals
Gluteals
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
2 30 minutes five days a
week
weigh
Brisk walk 2 2 15
second
s
2 NA 150 steps
per
minute
Stand up straight wit
together a comfortab
apart. Suck in your s
slightly, engaging yo
muscleswalking high kicks
Shoulder flexion/extension
- Shoulder
abduction/adduction
- Shoulder circumduction’s
- Trunk rotations
- Spinal flexion and
extension
Hip flexion and extension
- Hip abduction and
adduction
- Ankle plantar and
dorsiflexion
- Windmills
- Butt kicks
- High knees
- Deep walking lunges
- Side steps
2 2 15
second
s
2 NA NA Begin by standing ta
feet placed shoulder
apart. Maintain this
you raise your right
high as you can and
forwardDB One Arm Row 2 10 30seco
nds
8 NA Keep a neutral spine
Push ups 2 10 30seco
nds
8 NA Kneel on all fours wi
bit wider than th sho
bend the elbows out
lower chest and pus
to the starting positio
Renegade rows 3 10 30seco
nds
8 NA Place two dumbbells
kettlebells about sho
apart on the floor an
push-up position wit
the handles. Push h
ground with one han
elbow locked) whilst
simultaneously pullin
weight to your waist
other hand.
Alternating Lunge + Front
Raise
3 10 30seco
nds
8 NA Lower body until righ
parallel to floor and
vertical (it’s okay if k
forward a little as lon
doesn’t go past righ
mobility allows, light
knee to ground while
weight in right heel
Dumbbell Row + Fly. 3 10 30seco
nds
8 NA Grab a pair of dumb
bend forward at you
your torso is nearly
the floor. Set your fe
shoulder-width apar
dumbbells hang stra
from your shoulders
facing each othe, wi
arms slightly bent.
Bench Step Ups. 3 10 30seco
nds
8 NA Start by standing wi
approximately shou
apart, a little in front
Your arms can be d
sides or on your hip
back straight and st
your left leg. With a
controlled motion slo
yourself up onto the
using only your left l
Kettlebell swing 5 8 30
second
s
Keep your shoulder
avoid shrugging the
and ending up with y
shoulders around yo
Stair Climber 5 8 30
second
s
Stand upright with a
forward lean at the h
step up and down br
slow walking or slow jogging
1 3 minutes 2 slow and steady mo
lower heart rate.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday Saturday
regular comfortable w
normal exercises, sw
swimming.

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4. Under the supervision of your Supervisor, instruct both clients through each of the new exer
their respective programs.
During the program shows, be sure to:
a) Determine and record the correct load/weight/level/speed for the client to match the
intended RPE intensity
b)Record all programming variables, instructions and modifications to the original plan on th
program card
c) When would you suggest the client’s new program is reviewed?
Client 1:
Client 2:
5. Obtain feedback from the clients and your Supervisor about your performance in the followi
areas. Provide a summary for each of the following:
a) Choice of exercises (are they specific enough to meet the client’s needs and goals?) Inclu
minimum of one area you performed well in and one area that you could improve on:
Area performed well:
Area of improvement:
b)Monitoring of the client and correcting technique during instruction. Include a minimum o
area that you performed well in and one you could be improve on for next time.
Area performed well:
Area of improvement:
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
When the client comments on increased endurance
When the client shows detectable weight loss
Alternating Lunge + Front Raisewas performed well
Kettlebell swings need improvement
The renegade rows were done accurately and well.
Squat jumps requireimprovements

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6. a) Based on the feedback outline a minimum of twomodifications you would make to one of the
programs and your instructions in the future.
Modification 1)
Modification 2)
b) Now that you are aware of the modifications that could be made to your original program
the program card on the next page to re-write your program based on the modifications.
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
The kettlebell swing session was not liked by the client as a cardio, therefore it
was replaced with treadmill run.
The client wanted brisk walk to be changed to jogging for better calorie burning
efficiency for weight loss

Client Name: Session Duration: Session Frequency: Session Aims:
Exercises Sets Reps Rest RPE Weight Speed of
Movement Teaching Cues
Warm up
Activity to raise HR:
Dynamic Stretches:
Resistance Training Exercises
Exercises Time/
Distance
Intervals/
Sets RPE Rest Level Speed Teaching Cues
Cardiovascular Training Exercises
Exercises Sets Time/
Distance RPE Other (Machine Settings etc.) Teaching Cues
Cool Down
Activity to decrease HR:
Static Stretches: (Please tick relevant muscle groups)
Additional Considerations: Is this a split program? Y N Please outline the type of split:Gym Etiquette:
Pectorals/ Deltoids
Upper Back/ Traps
Lower Back/ Latissimus Dorsi
Biceps
Triceps
Abdominals
Gluteals
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
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2 30 minutes Four days a
week
weigh
Jogging
2 2 30
second
s
4 NA ^mph Start up slow and th
ramp up the speed
Shoulder flexion/extension
- Shoulder
abduction/adduction
- Shoulder circumduction’s
- Trunk rotations
- Spinal flexion and
extension
2 2 15
second
s
4 NA NA Begin by standing ta
feet placed shoulder
apart. Maintain this
you raise your right
high as you can and
forward
SB Hip Extension 2 10 30
second
s
8 NA Keep a neutral spine
Push ups 2 10 30
second
s
8 NA Kneel on all fours w
bit wider than th sho
bend the elbows out
lower chest and pus
to the starting positio
Renegade rows 3 10 30
second
s
8 NA Place two dumbbells
kettlebells about sho
apart on the floor an
push-up position wit
the handles. Push h
ground with one han
elbow locked) whilst
simultaneously pullin
weight to your waist
other hand.
Alternating Lunge + Front
Raise
3 10 30
second
s
8 NA Lower body until righ
parallel to floor and
vertical (it’s okay if k
forward a little as lon
doesn’t go past righ
mobility allows, light
knee to ground while
weight in right heel
Dumbbell Row + Fly. 4 10 30
second
s
8 NA Grab a pair of dumb
bend forward at you
your torso is nearly p
the floor. Set your fe
shoulder-width apar
dumbbells hang stra
from your shoulders
facing each othe, wi
slightly bent.
Bench Step Ups. 4 10 30
second
s
8 NA Start by standing wi
approximately shoul
apart, a little in front
Your arms can be d
sides or on your hip
back straight and ste
your left leg. With a
controlled motion slo
yourself up onto the
using only your left l
Treadmill 10
minues
1 minute
interval
afterevery
2 minutes
7 7mph Keep your shoulders
avoid shrugging the
and ending up with y
shoulders around yo
Stair Climber 10 4 7 30
second
s
Stand upright with a
forward lean at the h
step up and down b
slow walking
1 5 minutes 3 walking should be d
relaxing manner with
speed
Monday, Tuesday, Friday,
Saturday
regular comfortable w
normal exercises with
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Task 8 - Programming under Guidance from a Medical and/or Allied Healt
Professional
Recommended time: 4 hours
Units of competence:
• SISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
• SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs
• SISFFIT004 Incorporating anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
• SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients
Aim of the Task:
To provide the Student with an awareness of specific populations and how to safely plan and de
exercise program for these clients under the guidance of an allied health professional.
1. Have the Supervisor assist you to identify one client from each of the specific groups below
are currently accessing the facility:
Client A: A young person (under 18 years of age) already participating in exercise under th
ance of a medical or allied health professional.
Client B: Any client who is already participating in exercise under the guidance of a medica
lied health professional due to a medical/health condition or injury that limits their ability.
Access each of the clients’ pre-exercise screening records. Using appropriate questioning t
niques, discuss each of the client’s current exercise programs with the clients (or your Supe
to confirm their needs and expectations.
Summarise the reason why each client required guidance from an allied health professional
Client A:
Client B:
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High school student who is overweight is participating the program for weight loss
Hyperglycemia patient who is enrolling to manage the blood glucose levels in a non medical way.

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2. Following the facility’s policies and procedures and using the template on the next two page
provide an example of an initial referral you would have completed for both clients based
information in the pre-exercise screening record. (For privacy reasons, remove the clie
and contact details)
3. Provide a summary of the communication history that has occurred between the allied healt
medical professional and the fitness professional for each of the clients (e.g. what informati
guidance and feedback has been communicated and when?)
Client A:
Client B:
4. Based on the information from the allied or medical health professional, design a program fo
of the clients. Record the program on the templates on pages 68 & 69. Ensure you incorpor
guidelines from the Allied Health or medical professional into the program? Remove the clie
name and personal details for privacy reasons).
5. Under the supervision of your Supervisor, instruct each of the clients through the exercises
your program. Alternatively, have your Supervisor play the role of the client and instruct you
supervisor.
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The high school student who is overweight is participating the program for weight loss is
extremely motivated to achieve his goals as he thinks weight loss will improve his social
life and impact his lifestyle positively.
The client has high blood glucose level which he wants to control by exercising.

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CLIENT DETAILS:
Surname: Given Names:
Date of Birth: Sex: Male Female
Address:
Phone Number: Mobile:
REFERRAL DETAILS:
Recommended medical or health service:
Doctor/ General Practitioner Physiotherapist Dietitian
Exercise Physiologist Podiatrist Other:
Reason for Referral?
Relevant Past History:
REFERRING EXERCISE PROFESSIONAL
Surname: Given Names:
Address:
Phone Number:
CLIENT CONSENT:
Surname: Given name:
I give my consent for <Exercise Professional> to communicate with my GP / other
health professional in regard to my health status and participation in an exercise
program.
Signature: Date:
For privacy reasons remove the client’s name from the referral
Jack
05/04/02
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Weight loss
obesity

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CLIENT DETAILS:
Surname: Given Names:
Date of Birth: Sex: Male Female
Address:
Phone Number: Mobile:
REFERRAL DETAILS:
Recommended medical or health service:
Doctor/ General Practitioner Physiotherapist Dietitian
Exercise Physiologist Podiatrist Other:
Reason for Referral?
Relevant Past History:
REFERRING EXERCISE PROFESSIONAL
Surname: Given Names:
Address:
Phone Number:
CLIENT CONSENT:
Surname: Given name:
I give my consent for <Exercise Professional> to communicate with my GP / other
health professional in regard to my health status and participation in an exercise
program.
Signature: Date:
For privacy reasons remove the client’s name from the referral
John
27/02/75
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Diabetes control with physical activity program
Hyperglygemia due to diabetes type 2 since last 10 years.

Client Name: Session Duration: Session Frequency: Session Aims:
Exercises Sets Reps Rest RPE Weight Speed of
Movement Teaching Cues
Warm up
Activity to raise HR:
Dynamic Stretches:
Resistance Training Exercises
Exercises Time/
Distance
Intervals/
Sets RPE Rest Level Speed Teaching Cues
Cardiovascular Training Exercises
Exercises Sets Time/
Distance RPE Other (Machine Settings etc.) Teaching Cues
Cool Down
Activity to decrease HR:
Static Stretches: (Please tick relevant muscle groups)
Additional Considerations: Is this a split program? Y N Please outline the type of split:Gym Etiquette:
Pectorals/ Deltoids
Upper Back/ Traps
Lower Back/ Latissimus Dorsi
Biceps
Triceps
Abdominals
Gluteals
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Page 68
Jack 35 minutes Four times a
week
Weigh
Jumping Jacks.
2 5 15
second
s
4 NA NA Jump and land on th
the feet with a slight
Shoulder flexion/extension
- Shoulder
abduction/adduction
- Shoulder circumduction’s
- Trunk rotations
- Spinal flexion and
extension
2 10 15
Second
s
4 NA NA Stand up and exten
straight out by the s
Slowly start to make
about 1 foot in diam
each outstretched a
pull-downs 5 10 30
second
s
8 NA NA Keep your chest tall
chest to the bar. Kee
elbows pointed strai
Squeeze your lats/th
pulling from your arm
cable upright rows 5 10 30
second
s
8 NA NA Grasp a straight bar
attachment that is a
low pulley with a pro
(palms facing your t
that is slightly less th
shoulder width.
bar press 5 10 30
second
s
8 NA NA Hold the bar for a se
top. Then lower it ba
front shoulders and
Don't use your legs,
straight.
cable crossovers 5 10 30
second
s
7 NA NA To get yourself into
position, place the p
high position (above
head), select the res
be used and hold th
each hand
triceps press-downs 5 10 30
second
s
7 NA NA Attach a straight or
to a high pulley and
an overhand grip (p
down) at shoulder w
leg press 5 10 30
second
s
7 NA NA Choose the appropr
and set the seat so
knees are bent just
angles.
Try to push through
keeping the knees li
over the toes.Jogging in Place 3 2 8 1
minute
interval
7 mph Alternate periods of
with periods of recov
your knees higher to
your heart rate.
Treadmill 3 2 8 1
minute
interval
7 mph Walk or run with pro
without slouching
Jogging
2 200
meters
3 Jogging should be d
relaxing manner with
speed
Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday regular comfortable w
exercises along with
sport shoes

Client Name: Session Duration: Session Frequency: Session Aims:
Exercises Sets Reps Rest RPE Weight Speed of
Movement Teaching Cues
Warm up
Activity to raise HR:
Dynamic Stretches:
Resistance Training Exercises
Exercises Time/
Distance
Intervals/
Sets RPE Rest Level Speed Teaching Cues
Cardiovascular Training Exercises
Exercises Sets Time/
Distance RPE Other (Machine Settings etc.) Teaching Cues
Cool Down
Activity to decrease HR:
Static Stretches: (Please tick relevant muscle groups)
Additional Considerations: Is this a split program? Y N Please outline the type of split:Gym Etiquette:
Pectorals/ Deltoids
Upper Back/ Traps
Lower Back/ Latissimus Dorsi
Biceps
Triceps
Abdominals
Gluteals
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
John 20 minutes five days a
week
To co
walking
1 2 minutes 30
second
s
2 NA 5 mph Maintain roper form
walking. No slouchin
Shoulder flexion/extension
- Shoulder
abduction/adduction
- Shoulder circumduction’s,
Hip flexion and extension
- Hip abduction and
adduction
- Ankle plantar and
dorsiflexion
2 10 30
second
s
2 NA NA Stand straight with y
hip-width apart and
lifted at the front. 2.
forward with your rig
both knees and rota
torso to the right.Bench Step Ups. 2 5 20
second
s
7 NA NA Start by standing wit
approximately shoul
apart, a little in front
Your arms can be do
sides or on your hips
back straight and ste
your left leg. With a
controlled motion slo
yourself up onto the
using only your left l
Dumbbell Row + Fly. 2 5 20
Second
s
7 NA NA Grab a pair of dumb
bend forward at you
your torso is nearly
the floor. Set your fe
shoulder-width apar
dumbbells hang stra
from your shoulders
facing each othe, wi
slightly bent.
Renegade rows 2 5 20
Second
s
7 NA NA Place two dumbbells
kettlebells about sho
apart on the floor an
push-up position wit
the handles. Push h
ground with one han
elbow locked) whilst
simultaneously pullin
weight to your waist
other hand.
Alternating Lunge + Front
Raise
2 5 20
Second
s
7 NA NA Lower body until righ
parallel to floor and
vertical (it’s okay if k
forward a little as lon
doesn’t go past righ
mobility allows, light
knee to ground while
weight in right heel
Treadmill 5
minutes
30
seconds
interval
after
every two
minutes
8 6mph Keep your shoulder
avoid shrugging the
and ending up with y
shoulders around yo
Jogging 2 100
meters
2 Low speed jogging i
recommended
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday, Saturday
Comfortable wear wit
shoes

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6. Obtain feedback from the clients and the Supervisor and use it to evaluate,
modify and provide suggestions for progression over the next 3 weeks for both clients. Use
program cards on the next two pages to write your new modified program. Ensure that ther
minimum of two modifications or progressions.
7. Use the feedback and your own opinion to evaluate your instructional skills.
a) What did you do well (what were your strengths)? Provide two examples.
1)
2)
b) What areas did you find most difficult (what were your weaknesses)? Provide two examp
1)
2)
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Guided the clients with easy and convenient exercises which does not require much of devices
or machines
Giving a variety of exercises so that the session does not get boring and monotonous.
Setting the RPE for the clients before viewing the potential and performance of the clients
Encouraging clients o stay hydrated during workout. I forgot to remind the client at times.

Client Name: Session Duration: Session Frequency: Session Aims:
Exercises Sets Reps Rest RPE Weight Speed of
Movement Teaching Cues
Warm up
Activity to raise HR:
Dynamic Stretches:
Resistance Training Exercises
Exercises Time/
Distance
Intervals/
Sets RPE Rest Level Speed Teaching Cues
Cardiovascular Training Exercises
Exercises Sets Time/
Distance RPE Other (Machine Settings etc.) Teaching Cues
Cool Down
Activity to decrease HR:
Static Stretches: (Please tick relevant muscle groups)
Additional Considerations: Is this a split program? Y N Please outline the type of split:Gym Etiquette:
Pectorals/ Deltoids
Upper Back/ Traps
Lower Back/ Latissimus Dorsi
Biceps
Triceps
Abdominals
Gluteals
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Jack 30 minutes Four times a
week
Weigh
Jumping Jacks.
2 10 15
second
s
3 NA NA Jump and land on th
the feet with a slight
Shoulder flexion/extension
- Shoulder
abduction/adduction
- Shoulder circumduction’s
2 10 15
second
s
3 NA NA Stand up and exten
straight out by the s
Slowly start to make
about 1 foot in diam
each outstretched a
pull-downs 2 10 20
second
s
8 NA NA Keep your chest tall
chest to the bar. Ke
elbows pointed strai
Squeeze your lats/th
pulling from your arm
cable upright rows 2 10 20
second
s
8 NA NA Grasp a straight bar
attachment that is a
a low pulley with a p
(palms facing your t
that is slightly less t
shoulder width.
bar press 2 10 20
second
s
8 NA NA Hold the bar for a se
the top. Then lower
your front shoulders
repeat. Don't use yo
keep them straight.
cable crossovers 2 10 20
second
s
8 NA NA To get yourself into
position, place the p
high position (above
head), select the res
be used and hold th
each hand
triceps press-downs 2 10 20
second
s
8 NA NA Attach a straight or
to a high pulley and
an overhand grip (p
down) at shoulder w
leg press 2 10 20
second
s
8 NA NA Choose the approp
and set the seat so
knees are bent just
angles.
Try to push through
keeping the knees l
over the toes.Spot jogging 3 2 8 30
secon
ds
5 mph Alternate periods of
with periods of reco
your knees higher to
your heart rate.
Treadmill 3 2 8 30
secon
ds
6 mph Walk or run with pro
without slouching
Walking 1 200
meters
Walking should be d
relaxing manner wit
speed
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Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday regular comfortable w
normal exercises, sw
swimming.

Client Name: Session Duration: Session Frequency: Session Aims:
Exercises Sets Reps Rest RPE Weight Speed of
Movement Teaching Cues
Warm up
Activity to raise HR:
Dynamic Stretches:
Resistance Training Exercises
Exercises Time/
Distance
Intervals/
Sets RPE Rest Level Speed Teaching Cues
Cardiovascular Training Exercises
Exercises Sets Time/
Distance RPE Other (Machine Settings etc.) Teaching Cues
Cool Down
Activity to decrease HR:
Static Stretches: (Please tick relevant muscle groups)
Additional Considerations: Is this a split program? Y N Please outline the type of split:Gym Etiquette:
Pectorals/ Deltoids
Upper Back/ Traps
Lower Back/ Latissimus Dorsi
Biceps
Triceps
Abdominals
Gluteals
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Page 72
John 20 five days a
week
To con
Walking
2 2 minutes 30
second
s
7 NA 5 mph Maintain proper form
walking. No slouchin
Lunge with twist
Shoulder flexion/extension
- Shoulder
abduction/adduction
- Shoulder circumduction’s
- Trunk rotations
- Spinal flexion and
extension
2 10 30
second
s
6 NA NA Stand straight with y
hip-width apart and
lifted at the front. 2.
step forward with yo
bend both knees an
your torso to the righBench Step Ups. 2 10 20
second
s
7 NA NA Start by standing wi
approximately shou
apart, a little in front
Your arms can be d
your sides or on you
Keep your back stra
step up with your lef
a steady and contro
slowly pull yourself u
bench using only yo
Dumbbell Row + Fly. 2 10 20
second
s
7 NA NA Grab a pair of dumb
bend forward at you
your torso is nearly
the floor. Set your fe
shoulder-width apar
dumbbells hang stra
from your shoulders
palms facing each o
your arms slightly b
Renegade rows 2 10 20
second
s
7 NA NA Place two dumbbell
kettlebells about
shoulder-width apar
floor and assume a
position with hands
handles. Push hard
ground with one han
elbow locked) whilst
simultaneously pulli
weight to your waist
other hand.
Alternating Lunge + Front
Raise
2 10 20
second
s
7 NA NA Lower body until rig
parallel to floor and
vertical (it’s okay if k
forward a little as lon
doesn’t go past righ
mobility allows, light
knee to ground whil
weight in right heel
Treadmill 3
minutes
30 7 6mph Keep your shoulder
avoid shrugging the
and ending up with
shoulders around yo
Walking 1 200
meters
Slow rate of walking
recommended
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday Comfortable wear wit
shoes.

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Task 9 - Exercise for Older Adults
Recommended time: 4 hours
Units of competence:
• SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients
• SISFFIT002 Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations
• SISFFIT003 Instruct fitness programs
Aim of the Task:
To provide the Student with the opportunity to instruct exercise programs to older adults in a fit
environment.
1. Does the facility offer any functional capacity or specific fitness tests for older adults? If yes,
describe the tests below. If not, provide an explanation of which tests you would suggest the
facility includes as a service for its older adult clients. Minimum of three required.
1)
2)
3)
Have the Supervisor assist you to identify 2 older clients (aged 65 years plus) exercising at the
facility who are not currently under the guidance of an allied health professional. Access each of
clients’ pre-exercise screening records.
2. Organise a time to meet with each of the clients. Using appropriate questioning techniques,
each of the client’s current exercise programs with the clients (or your Supervisor) to confirm
their needs and expectations. Provide a summary of each client’s goals and exercise habits.
Remember to remove names and identification details for privacy reasons.
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Up and go timed test to analyze falling risk of the older adult. The older adult is asked to sit on a
chair, and asked to get up and go ten feet and come back and sit down. if the entire task takes
more than 20 seconds it implies that the older adult is unsure of the balance and risks falling
therefore movement is slow.
Sit and stand test which involves the older adult siting and standing five times. Older adults
aged between 60 to 69 should ideally be able to complete five sit and stand tasks in 12
seconds, ages 70 to 79 in 14 seconds and ages 80 to 89 in 16 seconds approximately.
Back scratch test which tests the flexibility of the older adult. It comprises of the person to reach
behind one's back with one arm and the other hand over the head and trying to touch the
fingers of both hands. the distance or gap between the fingers is measure, with less distance
implying more flexibility.

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Client A:
Client B:
3. Under the supervision of your supervisor, perform any appropriate functional baseline/ fitne
assessments for one of the client listed above. Be sure to monitor the client for signs and
symptoms of intolerance and discontinue fitness assessments if required.
Check off each assessment as you complete it:
Back scratch
Chair sit to stand
Resting Heart Rate
Up and go agility test
Walk test
Sit and reach
Balance stork stand
Blood pressure
Others
Provide the clients with feedback on their performance and update the client’s records to in
the testing results for use in future re-evaluations.
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Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit
Client A is a 70 year old male who is used to sedentary life after retirement. He has
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due years of smoking which he finally quit at 65
years of age after a mild myocardial infarction.
Client B is a 72 year old female who is quite active given her age. she is hyperglycemic
but tries her best to follow a well balance high protein diet recommend by their dietitian.
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4. Based on your testing and discussions with the clients, design a new program for each of the
older adults. Record the programs on the templates on the next two pages. (Remove the c
name and personal details for privacy reasons).
5. Under the supervision of your supervisor, instruct each of the clients through the exercises i
your program. Alternatively, have your supervisor play the role of the client and instruct you
supervisor.
Assessor Use Only
Satisfactory Resubmit

Client Name: Session Duration: Session Frequency: Session Aims:
Exercises Sets Reps Rest RPE Weight Speed of
Movement Teaching Cues
Warm up
Activity to raise HR:
Dynamic Stretches:
Resistance Training Exercises
Exercises Time/
Distance
Intervals/
Sets RPE Rest Level Speed Teaching Cues
Cardiovascular Training Exercises
Exercises Sets Time/
Distance RPE Other (Machine Settings etc.) Teaching Cues
Cool Down
Activity to decrease HR:
Static Stretches: (Please tick relevant muscle groups)
Additional Considerations: Is this a split program? Y N Please outline the type of split:Gym Etiquette:
Pectorals/ Deltoids
Upper Back/ Traps
Lower Back/ Latissimus Dorsi
Biceps
Triceps
Abdominals
Gluteals
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Page 76
A 25 minutes Thrice a week Improve
Alternate feet raise off the
ground while seated
2 10 30
second
s
5 NA NA Raise one foot a
off the ground. h
seconds. put it d
then repeat with
foot
Shoulder flexion/extension
- Shoulder
abduction/adduction
- Shoulder circumduction’s
- Trunk rotations
- Spinal flexion and
extension
2 10 30
second
s
5 NA NA Sit up straight in
seat, rest your h
your lap, and squ
your shoulder bla
toward one anot
Focus on keepin
shoulders down,
hunched up towa
ears, and hold fo
seconds.release
Wall push up 2 10 30
second
s
6 NA NA Stand about 3 fe
from a wall, facin
wall, with your fe
shoulder-width a
forward and plac
hands flat on the
line with your sh
Your body shoul
plank position, w
spine straight, no
sagging or arche
your body toward
and then push b
Abdominal contractions 2 10 30
second
s
6 NA NA Take a deep bre
tighten your abd
muscles. Hold fo
breaths and then
the contraction.
Tapping toes 2 10 30
second
s
6 NA NA Sitting in a chair
keeping your hee
floor, lift your toe
enough that you
the muscles alon
shin working. (Th
keep blood circu
your legs and als
strengthens the
leg.)
Knee lifts 2 10 30
second
s
6 NA NA Seated in a chai
your arms resting
pressing on the a
contract your rig
quadriceps musc
lift your leg. You
and the back of y
should be 2 or 3
off the seat. then
lower the leg
Upper back 2 10 30
second
s
6 NA NA Sit in a firm chai
your feet flat on
shoulder-width a
your arms up an
front at shoulder
with your palms
outward and the
your hands pres
together. Relax y
shoulders so the
scrunched up ne
ears. Reach you
fingertips out un
a stretch. Your b
move away from
of the chair.
Shifting balance 2 10 30
second
s
6 NA NA Stand with your
hip-width apart,
hands on your h
the back of a stu
if you need supp
your left foot off
floor, bending at
and lifting your h
halfway between
and your buttock
for 5 seconds an
to the starting po
and repeat with
opposite leg.
Brisk Walking 1 miute 7 30
secon
ds
2 mph Maintain proper
while walking. No
slouching.secon
ds
slow walk 2 1 minute 2 Maintain proper
while walking. No
slouching.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday regular comfortable wear
exercises.

Client Name: Session Duration: Session Frequency: Session Aims:
Exercises Sets Reps Rest RPE Weight Speed of
Movement Teaching Cues
Warm up
Activity to raise HR:
Dynamic Stretches:
Resistance Training Exercises
Exercises Time/
Distance
Intervals/
Sets RPE Rest Level Speed Teaching Cues
Cardiovascular Training Exercises
Exercises Sets Time/
Distance RPE Other (Machine Settings etc.) Teaching Cues
Cool Down
Activity to decrease HR:
Static Stretches: (Please tick relevant muscle groups)
Additional Considerations: Is this a split program? Y N Please outline the type of split:Gym Etiquette:
Pectorals/ Deltoids
Upper Back/ Traps
Lower Back/ Latissimus Dorsi
Biceps
Triceps
Abdominals
Gluteals
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
B 20 minutes four times a week Maintaining
Alternate feet raise off the
ground while seated
2 10 30
second
s
5 NA NA Raise one foot a
off the ground. h
seconds. put it d
then repeat with
foot
Shoulder and upper back
stretch. Shoulder
flexion/extension
- Shoulder
abduction/adduction
- Shoulder circumduction’s
- Trunk rotations
- Spinal flexion and
extension
2 10 30
second
s
5 NA NA Bend your right a
raising it so your
chest level and y
fist is near your l
shoulder. Place
hand on your rig
and gently pull y
arm across your
Wall push up 2 10 30
second
s
6 NA NA Stand about 3 fe
from a wall, facin
wall, with your fe
shoulder-width a
forward and plac
hands flat on the
line with your sh
Your body shoul
plank position, w
spine straight, no
sagging or arche
your body toward
and then push b
Shifting balance 2 10 30
second
s
6 NA NA Stand with your
hip-width apart,
hands on your h
the back of a stu
if you need supp
your left foot off
floor, bending at
and lifting your h
halfway between
and your buttock
for 5 seconds an
to the starting po
and repeat with
opposite leg.
Ankle rotations 2 10 30
second
s
6 NA NA Seated in a chai
right foot off the
slowly rotate you
times to the right
5 times to the lef
Knee lifts 2 10 30
second
s
6 NA NA Seated in a chai
your arms resting
pressing on the a
contract your rig
quadriceps musc
lift your leg. You
and the back of y
should be 2 or 3
off the seat. then
lower the leg
Heel raises 2 10 30
second
s
6 NA NA Sitting in a chair
your toes and th
your feet on the
lift your heels.
Walking 3
minute
7 30
secon
ds
2 mph Maintain proper
while walking. No
slouching.
Slow walk 1 1 minute 2 NA Maintain proper
while walking. No
slouching.
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday regular comfortable wear
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Following the sessions, evaluate the program design and instruction by answering the following
questions:
6. Outline two exercises the older adults enjoyed most and why?
1)
Why)
2)
Why)
7. Outline two exercises the older adults enjoyed the least and why?
1)
Why)
2)
Why)
8. Outline twocommon questions the older adults asked during the instruction session and you
responses:
Question 1:
Response:
Question 2:
Response:
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Walking
It was a guided activity with music which was fun and exciting for the older adults.
Wall push up
It was easy to do with lot of muscles working together and had no risk of falling down as it
was a major concern for the client.
Balance shifting exercise
It helped the client to gain better control of balance after one week of practice as it gave the
client ways to shift balance with proper control.
Shoulder and upper back stretch
Made the client realize her fitness capacity and she was happy with it.
why is cool down important?
Cool down is very important as it slowly brings down the heart rate after a work out
session along with allowing the body temperature to go down gently.
Wouldn't the increase of heart rate during brisk walking give me another heart
attack?
No, walking improves the circulation of blood through the body and reduces the risks
of heart attacks.

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9. Outline twospecific considerations you included in the program to incorporate the needs of t
older clients?
1:
2:
10. How did you modify your communication techniques to relate to the older client? Outline t
techniques used
1:
2:
11. Outline an area you think each of the clients should focus on in future sessions:
Client 1:
Client 2:
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Satisfactory Resubmit
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Satisfactory Resubmit
The cool down slow walk was carried outside the facility in the garden area as the clients
preferred a bit of outside air and light.
The warm up sessions were increased for better preparation of the body for the following
session to bring down risks of muscle pull and other adversities.
I tried better enunciation and slowed the flow of my speech.
I tried taking feedback more often during the session to make sure they had no discomforts.
Should focus on increasing the walking session during cardio a bit more to get better
results.
Would ask the client to try light weight lifting to improve endurance.

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Work Experience Evaluation
• AFA Student Name:
• Facility Name:
• Name of Supervisor:
• Supervisor Position:
• Supervisor Contact Details:
Please complete both Part A and Part B of this evaluation form.
Part A:To be completed by theStudent
In the following table, please tick the column that best describes your experience throughout th
experience placement.
Strongly
Disagree DisagreeUndecided Agree Strongly
Agree
The facility was sufficiently equipped to
enable me to complete the required tasks
The supervisor and facility was able to
accommodate the tasks I was required to
complete
The supervisor was accessible during the
placement period
The supervisor had a good knowledge of the
principles of fitness covered in the tasks
I learnt new skills with the assistance of the
supervisor
The supervisor provided me with valuable
feedback on my knowledge, skills and
performance
The supervisor provided me with
opportunity to practice my practical skills
The supervisor was able to sufficiently
answer my questions
My learning experience was enhanced by
participating in the work experience

Part B:To be completed by the Supervisor
(Must be the same Supervisor who signed the original facility application form and agreement)
Instructions:
Your observations are a critical component of the work placement. Please complete the table as
accurately as possible. Your observations will be used by the AFA assessors to assist in assessin
whether or not the student has demonstrated competency in the various knowledge and skills a
an acceptable industry standard.
Please also complete questions 1-7 and authorise the report with your signature.
Knowledge and Skill Summary
Directly
observed
the student
performing
the skill
Skill
performed
to an
acceptable
industry
standard
Skill not
yet at an
acceptable
industry
standard
1. Analyse, evaluate and treat risks including:
a) Identify risks
b) Consult with stakeholders to analyse and document risks
c) Identify control measures and use established policies and
procedures for handling and referring risks
d) Review effectiveness of risk treatments
e) Maintain risk management documentation
2. Participate in workplace health and safety including:
a) participated in and contributed to a WHS inspection
b) conducted a workplace risk assessment and recorded the
results
c) implemented safe work practices including reporting of
incidents and injuries
d) followed and applied workplace safety procedures for day
to day activities, reporting hazards and (simulated)
emergency situations
e) undertook cleaning tasks as required
f) stored and handled chemicals safely
g) removed and disposed of waste appropriately
h) wore appropriate personal protective clothing e.g. gloves
3. Conduct health screening including:
a) Administer the pre-exercise health screening
questionnaire
b) Accurately conduct measurements and perform
calculations
c) Discuss the results and outcomes with the client
d) Refer client to other health professionals as required
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Knowledge and Skill Summary
Directly
observed
the student
performing
the skill
Skill
performed
to an
acceptable
industry
standard
Skill not
yet at an
acceptable
industry
standard
4. Conduct fitness assessments including:
a) Identify the appropriate assessments for the client
b) Accurately conduct assessments and perform calculations
c) Discuss the results and outcomes with the client
d) Review the client’s exercise goals, identify and document
aspects needing further attention
5. Provide an induction to the fitness program and
services including:
a) Identify the client’s needs and goals based on the results
of the screening and fitness appraisals
b) Advise the client on the benefits of exercise and the
suitability of the selected exercises and activities
c) Introduce the client to the services offered at the facility
d) Demonstrate how to use the exercise equipment safely
6. Provide quality service including:
a) Professional personal presentation standards and ethical
practices
b) Organisation and confirmation of client appointment times
c) Maintenance of client confidentiality and privacy
d) Responding to client complaints and feedback in an
appropriate manner by reporting, resolving or referring
e) Promote appropriate services to ensure repeat business
f) Implementation of a client focused approach
g) Dealing with multiple clients simultaneously
7. Complete daily work activities including:
a) Interacting positively with other staff and clients
b) Working cooperatively as part of a team
c) Taking responsibility for own work tasks and outcomes
d) Completing service and operational tasks efficiently
e) Review of own performance in response to client and
staff feedback
f) Modification of communication techniques to interact
clearly and effectively with staff and clients
g) Following the procedures of the facility to complete
daily work tasks including record keeping and reporting
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔

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Knowledge and Skill Summary
Directly
observed
the student
performing
the skill
Skill
performed
to an
acceptable
industry
standard
Skill not
yet at an
acceptable
industry
standard
8. Instruct fitness programs including:
a) Development of customised training sessions that include
a variety of exercises and equipment to meet client needs
and achieve goals
b) Demonstration of exercises, techniques and equipment
and provision of clear instructions to the client
c) Monitoring of client participation and response and
modification of the exercise session as needed
d) Documentation and recording of session details
e) Evaluation and amendment of the program based on the
client’s response and progress
9. Achieve client goals through fitness instruction including:
a) Development and instruction of circuit programs,
endurance programs and strength programs
b) Monitoring of exercise intensity, volume, duration and
frequency
c) Instructing the program using appropriate activities for
warm up, conditioning and cool down components
d) Application of injury prevention techniques to fitness
instruction and programming
10, Demonstrate understanding of exercise science
principles in fitness instruction including:
a) Applying knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the
instruction and explanation of exercise to clients
b) Accurately explaining the physiological benefits of
different types of exercise to clients
c) Accurately explaining and demonstrating joint actions,
muscles and muscle contractions during exercise
d) Identifying opportunities to update and expand on
knowledge
✔ ✔
✔ ✔
✔ ✔

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1. Do you think that the student currently has the skills and knowledge required to be employa
the fitness/sport & recreation industry? Please give reasons:
2. Please indicate any suggestions for the student’s improvement:
3. Do you think that the tasks contained within the Work Experience Program are reflective of
tasks currently required to be completed by employees at a Certificate III Level in the fitness
industry? Please give reasons:
4. Please indicate if there were any tasks where the recommended timeframe for task complet
unrealistic:
5. Please indicate if there are any skill/knowledge requirements required by the student that yo
believe have not been appropriately covered in the Work Experience Program
6. Please suggest any ways in which the Australian Fitness Academy Work Experience Program
be improved:
7. Would you be happy to participate as a supervisor in the Australian Fitness Academy’s Work
Experience Program in the future? Y/ N
Supervisor Signature:
Student Signature:
Date:
Thank you for supporting the Australian Fitness Academy’s Work Experience Pro
Yes. The student has excellent knowledge and skill set relevant to the field. He can also customise and deliver exercise plans to
clients as per requirement.
The student can try making diet charts. I think he will excel at that too.
Yes. The work experience program is reflective of the
tasks currently required to be completed by employees at a Certifcate III Level in the fitness
industry. it is very detailed, effective and comprehensive of all the requirements that require keen knowledge and knowhow.
None. All could be achieved within the timeframe suggested.
All expert level tasks have been covered in this work experience program.
It can try online client outreach program which is LIVE so that clients who are distant can also participate. They can suggest
the time, and then both client and instructor can meet virtually via Skype or video call and attend a session together.

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Assessor Use Only
Performance Feedback/ Comments:
Assessment Result
Result Performance Rating
Not Yet Satisfactory (Resubmit) 1 - Not Satisfactory
Satisfactory
2 - Satisfactory
3 - Good
4 - Excellent
Assessor Name:
Assessor Signature: Date: