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Develop a group fitness program

Develop a group fitness program

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFFIT002
State Code
AVR42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Description
This unit describes the skills required to develop and monitor the effectiveness of a basic group fitness program within Defence. It also establishes the scope and limitations of the program that achieves the determined group or organisational fitness requirements.This unit was developed for those working as physical trainers or combat fitness leaders providing basic fitness training support to small groups or organisations in an operational setting, but may be relevant to others who work in this field. This function may be performed in addition to their primary trade or employment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit require clearance by a supervising fitness instructor, however, they will work independently, while performing routine tasks in a range of familiar and predictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish scope and limitations of a fitness program
  • 1.1 Review information gathered during fitness screening and appraisal for development.
  • 1.2 Consider physical and health limitations of the group and individual in scoping the fitness program.
  • 1.3 Identify resource limitations for implementing the fitness program.
  • 1.4 Assess principles of program development against the group’s fitness appraisal results.
  • 1.5 Identify the scope of the fitness program.
2. Develop a basic fitness program
  • 2.1 Identify specific fitness components required to achieve the aims of the program.
  • 2.2 Identify a range of activities to target specific fitness components within the program.
  • 2.3 Identify methods of motivating participants to maximise fitness program adherence.
  • 2.4 Develop fitness programs, incorporating identified fitness components and associated range of activities.
  • 2.5 Submit the fitness program to a supervising fitness instructor for advice and further development where necessary.
3. Monitor effectiveness of a fitness program
  • 3.1 Implement methods of measuring a group’s adherence to the program.
  • 3.2 Obtain feedback from the group on their own personal progress and their degree of satisfaction with the fitness program.
  • 3.3 Conduct periodic fitness appraisals to monitor a group’s fitness development.
  • 3.4 Adjust group’s fitness program to continuously improve adherence, development and satisfaction with the program.
  • 3.5 Submit revised fitness program to a supervising fitness instructor for approval where necessary.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AD270 DEFSS00009 Physical Training Skill Set Skill set