Fitness Institute Certificate III GEL General Knowledge Assignment

This assignment solution addresses various aspects of group exercise and community programs within the fitness industry, covering topics such as the benefits and aims of group exercise, legislative and regulatory requirements, organizational policies and procedures, steps to organize community fitness programs, stages of group session development, exercise modifications, musicality, guidelines for pre and post natal exercise, and organizations offering pre-choreographed programs. It also delves into harmful practices, music copyright, roles and responsibilities of service staff and instructors, the purpose of Volunteering Australia, economic and social benefits of fitness, client record-keeping, session information recording, and a group exercise leader profile including a blog post. The assignment draws on resources from the Fitness Institute and requires practical application of knowledge in a fitness context, encompassing both theoretical understanding and practical application.

PROJECT G.1.2 – GEL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
All questions to be answered to a satisfactory level.
Q1. Insert the missing words from the Learner
Guide in regards to the benefits / aims of group
exercise and community programs:
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Insert missing words Learner Guide Stage 3 Pre-Designed Fitness Programs
There are many benefits from training in a group -
it’s [ social fun ], [ lost of variety ]and there is lots
of incentive and [ motivation ]extra benefits which
is based on rewards ].
Group training helps people train [ more ] and
more [ apart ] than they would
training alone.
Q2. Name two (2) legislative and regulatory
requirements regarding group exercise programs
and community programs.
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2 dot points or sentences Learner Guide Stage 3 Pre-Designed Fitness Programs
Examples: Work Cover, Copyright ventilation, air conditioning or fan to avoid
the exercising in very hot and humid place.
 Check appropriate and safe footwear.
Q3. List four (4) organisational policies and
procedures that need to be developed for delivery
of group fitness and community classes.
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4 dot points or sentences Learner Guide Stage 3 Pre-Designed Fitness Programs
Examples: Pre session screening, overcrowding
 pre session screening
 client to instructor
 ventilation, climate control and hygiene
measure.
 Use, care and maintenance of equipment.

Q4. Name three (3) steps to take when organising
a community fitness program.
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3 dot points or sentences Learner Guide Stage 3 Community Fitness
Example: Source venue, understand target market.
 Declining exercise participant due to
economic challenges
 varying cultural social and religious
protocol.
 Pressure on women for example attire,
body image and others.
Q5. What are the five (5) stages of Group Session
Development?
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5 dot points or sentences Learner Guide Stage 3 Pre-Designed Fitness Programs
Your answers:
 Planning
  Introduction - pre-session set-up and
interaction
  Warm-up
  Conditioning
  Close - cool down and post class
interaction
Q6. Give two (2) examples of ways to modify an
exercise to make it less intense and/or more
achievable.
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2 dot points or sentences Learner Guide Stage 3 Pre-Designed Fitness Programs
Work Experience
Examples: Knees down in pushups, squat instead of
jump.
• Walking with arm movement
• squat

Q7. Write a brief description of the following to
show your understanding of musicality.
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6 sentences Learner Guide Stage 3 Pre-Designed Fitness Programs
Your answers:
What does BPM stand for: beat per minute
Describe the teaching method “Add on”: this is
used to provide adding of new skill and knowledge
which is based on this.
What does a 32 count phase make up? The
definition of a 32 count phrase which is defined as
the beat or pulse that take in one phrase of music is
therefore a 32 count phrase. As per this the music
are naturally divided into phrases which can be
broken into smaller parts called measures.
What does “chorus and verse” mean in group
fitness: this is form of song writing structure which
used to built in two repeating section where the
verse section and chorus section.
How do you describe the teaching method,
layering: provide knowledge which is based on
previous skill and knowledge and this will form
combination of knowledge.
When should you turn music volume down:
experts recommend the sound between 60 to 85
decibels to minimise the damage of your ears.

Q8. Download Fitness Australia’s Guidelines for
Pre and Post Natal Exerciseand Children’s Health
and Fitness Services Guidelines
Write three (3) recommendations / guidelines for
each of the below.
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3 dot points or sentences
each section
Pre natal:
 gradual warm up and cool up for the pre
natal circulation and avoidance of blood
pooling.
 modified strength training according to
the fitness Australia safety guidelines for
the strength training.
 Modification for supine and stationary
standing such as four point such as
kneeling, sitting on a fitball and side laying
Post natal:
 appropriate recovery of pelvic floor and
core strength, endurance and control prior
to any other major exercise.
 postural awareness and strengthening
which is especially of upper back and
shoulder girdle.
 rest and relaxation
Teens 13- 17yrs:
 they are energetic and use their energy for
their motivation
 this age of children are highly motivated for
their work and task
 they used to complete their work and
other thing in order to retaliate the fraction

and other issue which may create hurdle in
the achieving the goal.
Kids 5 – 12yrs:
 they have accumulate up to 60 minute of
moderate to vigorous intensity physical
activity.
 children physical activity is enhanced
 they include the variety of aerobic
activities, including vigorous intensity of
activity.
Q9. Name two (2) organisations that offer pre
choreographed, licensed programs.
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2 dot points or sentences Learner Guide Stage 3 Pr-Designed Fitness Programs
Online research
Your answer: hip hop tots
 dance instructor
Q10. List two (2) potentially harmful practices an
instructor may find in group fitness:
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2 dot points or sentences Learner Guide Stage 3 Community Fitness
Example: Ballistic movements, excessive spinal
hyper extension harsh movement
 poor technique

Q13. Music copyright and license fees are
governed by APRA/AMCOS (Australian Performing
Recording Artists) and PPCA (Phonographic
Performance Company of Australia).
Go to the following links / websites and write a
brief summary of what each organisation does as
well as a definition of what “PPCA FREE” is.
 http://apraamcos.com.au – Go to: About Us
> What We do
 http://www.ppca.com.au/ppca-about-us/
about--us/
 https://fitness.org.au/articles/latest-
industry-news/life-after-the-ppca-
challenge/45/433/184
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3 short paragraphs Links provided
Independent Research
What do the letters APRA/AMCOS stand for and
what do these organisations do?
APRA- Australian performing right association
limited
AMCOS- Australian mechanical copyright owners
society
this all are firm is dealing with song writer
composer and music publisher member.
What do the letters PPCA stand for and what does
this organisation do?
Phonographic Performance Company of Australia
Limited this is national, non government and non profit
collecting society that represent the artist and complete
their recording.

What does PPCA FREE mean and how does it differ
from music requiring PPCA and APRA licensing?:
sound alike recording which is that you may know
as PPCA free music and featuring recording and this
directly paid by Zumba and other PPCA and APRA
do not need proper money for starting initial.
Q12. Based on your work experience, describe the
roles and responsibility of service staff and group
instructors as well as an overview of your fitness
facility including programs and services (note: this
answer is an observational summary, not a text
book answer).
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1 - 2 sentences per answer Work Experience and Independent Research
What is the role of the team at the service desk?
Provide proper knowledge about every query which
is do not remarkable by service user.
List at least three (3) responsibilities service staff
have:
 provide service
 eradicate issue which raise conflict in place
 provide quality of service and measure the
feedback for improvement.

What is the role of a group fitness instructor?
They used to educate number of people for their
fitness and diet plan and monitor.
List at least three (3) responsibilities group fitness
instructors have:
 provide proper diet plan
 instruct people for their health
 monitor people for their growth in fitness
and make him well.
List the details of one (1) facility in which you are
completing your work experience in:
Business Name:
Location:
Contact person:
Contact Phone number:
Email:
Website:
List at least three (3) services and/or programs this
facility provides:
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Q13. Using the link www.volunteeringaustralia.org ,
briefly list the purpose of Volunteering Australia
and the relevance of the services/support they can
provide to the fitness industry.
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1 – 2 sentences per answer Learner Guide Stage 3 Providing Quality Service
www.volunteeringaustralia.org
The purpose of Volunteering Australia is:
Help other
Connect with number of people and enjoy freely
Make a difference

The relevance of the services/support they provide
to the fitness industry is:
used to provide the better quality of diet and plan
chart for those who is active in doing gym as a
passion.
Q14. Research and list three (3) economic and
three (3) social benefits the sport, fitness and
recreation has on individuals and the community.
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3 dot points or sentences
each section Learner Guide program Stage 2 Providing Quality Service
Economic benefits:
 increase the capacity for independent living
among older adults
 reduce the annual charge of health cost
care
 discounted lifetime cost.
Social benefits:
 improve social life
 interact with number of people
 create social skill by interacting and create
new social outlets
Q15. Access the Fitness Australia website
(www.fitness.org.au), locate the Fitness Australia
Code of Ethics and outline the requirements of a
fitness professional with regard to keeping client
records.
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1 – 2 sentences Fitness Australia website www.fitness.org.au
Your answer: the record keeping is very essential in
term of every aspect because it was used to
determine the aspect from which the implementation
will start and end.
Q16. Briefly detail how your group fitness or
community program provider recommends how to
record and update session information and plans.
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As defined by your program
provider Your Program Provider’s Training Material
Your answer: this help to know the previous record
which may be associated with your personal chart of
diet or may be protein diet and according to this, they
will prepare new plan chart for the individuals and
others.

Q17. Create a profile of yourself as a Group Exercise
Leader
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1-2 sentences per question Personal resources and information
GROUP EXERCISE LEADER PROFILE
Insert a profile picture of yourself with your mentor/s. Insert a picture of yourself ready to teach your class.
Tell a bit about the skills your mentors possess and who
your mentors for establishing a career in the Fitness
Institute are:
team work, leadership and other necessary qualities.
My Fitness Career and Qualification Goals are:
be flexible and active with no health issue.
Favourite Quote: No gain and No pain
My heroes or people I aspire to be like and why do you
look up to these people?
Do you give permission to use information and
images from your bio and weblog for a student
profile for use on the:
Fitness Institute Student and Alumni Facebook
page: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Fitness Institute Public Facebook page: ☐ Yes ☐
No

Q18. Create a 90 second blog post.
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90 seconds Personal resources and information.
GROUP EXERCISE LEADER BLOG POST SAMPLE
Using a smart phone or digital camera, create a blog post.
Upload using Dropbox, Google, Cloud, Vimeo or Youtube
and send your assessor the private link.
Checklist: Be as creative as you would like! Must be no longer than 1.5 minutes To be performed at the fitness venue you are
training with Not to include any member of the public without
their permission (informed consent) Speak to camera and answer at least 3 questions:
 Name?
 Where are you from? Why you wish to be a Group Exercise
Leader?
Content can include:
Showing exercises, showcasing your centre &/or
interviewing your mentor.