SISFFIT001 Provide health screening and fitness orientation Fitness centres run a wide variety of programs to meet the various needs of different clients, or community groups, from intensive training for professional athletes, to gentle exercise for older adults. Good communication skills are essential, as you will be required to give instructions and encourage motivation and
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SISFFIT006 Conduct fitness appraisals As a follow up to the Client induction and screening, a health and fitness assessment of the client is undertaken to provide a base for measuring progress, as well as to identify any areas of strength/weakness that may need to be addressed. 1. Pre-test screening procedure (health screening) to identify whether
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BSBRSK401 – Identify risk and apply risk management process The benefits of risk management in sport/fitness include: Protects the safety of sports/fitness participants Allows for best practice by sporting/fitness organizations Protects sporting/fitness organizations from legal liability Enhances the knowledge & understanding of the risk associated with the sporting activity for sports participants, coaches & sporting/fitness
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SISFFIT003 Instruct Fitness Programs A major reason of increasing obesity in Australia is that approximately three quarters of the Australian population think they get enough exercise or physical activity. This is not actually true, and Australia has one of the most overweight and obese people in the world, alongside UK and USA. Successful fitness programming
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SISFFIT005 Provide healthy eating information   Have you ever heard the expression, ‘you are what you eat?’ While we can’t take this literally, this simple saying contains a lot of truth. The foods you choose to eat determine which nutrients your body will receive and in what quantities. Nutrients are substances that allow your body
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  SISXCCS001 Provide quality service What do you consider when you gauge the quality of the customer service you receive? Businesses must consider different aspects of service quality in order to meet and exceed customer expectations. This lesson will define service quality and explain its dimensions. What is Service Quality? Every customer has an ideal
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SISXCAI006 – Facilitate groups When working with groups, the instructor needs to be able to: Plan the establishment of a group Identify the needs of the individuals/group and the activity goals → Needs physical and/or emotional Negotiate acceptance for the establishment of group goals within the individual’s/group’s expectations Establish clearly defined purpose, roles, and responsibilities
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SISFFIT007 Instruct group exercise sessions When planning a group exercises session it is important to determine the expected fitness outcomes and session type for the client group. Session type may include: Beginners / Gentle exercise; Step Aerobics; Circuit training; Pre-choreographed routines; Muscle Conditioning / weight training; Flexibility and/or Relaxation ; bootcamp; Cross-Fit; Metafit; Pump /Bar
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SISXFAC001 – Maintain equipment for activities & SISXFAC002 Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities Keeping a gym operating smoothly is an ongoing process with numerous important procedures. One of the most important responsibilities for the fitness centre owner or manager is the maintenance of the equipment. A little preventative maintenance can keep the fitness centre
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SISFFIT002 – Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific populations When developing an exercise program for a client, we must be able to provide appropriate advice to specific population clients on participation in fitness appraisals and fitness activities. It is important to be aware of some of the more common disease states and conditions encountered
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SISFFIT014 – Instruct exercise to older clients Personal Trainers working with Older Adults need to develop the following competencies and abilities to: Work within a network of fitness trainers, allied health and medical professionals Recognise and act upon the legal and ethical limitations of a physical activity instructor of older adults Contact other suitably qualified
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HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety For all employees in a fitness industry environment, it is imperative that they have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Occupational health and Safety issues in that workplace. They must familiarize themselves with: the rights and responsibilities of the workplace parties under Occupational Health and Safety Acts,
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SISXIND001 Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments Develop sport and recreation industry knowledge When working in the fitness industry it is important to be familiar with current trends and changes in the industry. Using different resources and continually researching industry practices will allow you to continually develop your knowledge of the industry. Sources
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