SISFFIT039 — Instruct group water-based exercise sessions

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125 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 29 performance evidence and 74 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for water-based session.

1.1Check and prepare pool environment to meet session requirements and identify and respond to factors that may impact session delivery.
1.2Prepare required physical resources and check for safety and serviceability.
1.3Follow pre-exercise screening procedures and assess participant characteristics, condition and capability as they present through observation and verbal screening and provide required response.
1.4Issue exercise equipment to match participant characteristics and types of exercises.

2 Brief participants.

2.1Provide clear safety information about exercise depth and gradient and appropriate group spacing.
2.2Explain participant responsibility to work within their capability and provide clear advice on contraindications and precautions for particular activities during session.
2.3Introduce session and its basic components using communication suited to participant characteristics.

3 Deliver water-based session.

3.1Follow pre-designed session structure and timings.
3.2Use voice projection techniques suited to the pool environment.
3.3Combine clear and accurate verbal instructions and demonstrations for exercise technique, and explain effects of water on participant movements.
3.4Use group communication techniques that motivate participants to maintain active participation in the session.
3.5Monitor participant technique and safety and provide feedback, encouragement and corrective instruction based on observations.
3.6Facilitate effective group interaction to maintain group cohesion, engagement and safety.
3.7Observe individual participants, respond to difficulties and modify their activities to suit needs and to ensure engagement and comfort.

4 Evaluate group-session.

4.1Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants and evaluate satisfaction with session.
4.2Evaluate own performance and identify areas for improvement.
4.3Complete session documentation and evaluation according to record keeping procedures.

Performance evidence

instruct three predesigned group water-based exercise sessions:
each with a minimum duration of 30 minutes
each with at least six participants
one group that is predominately comprised of female adults
one mixed sex group
one group that is predominately comprised of participants aged 55 years or over
across the above three sessions collectively, instruct:
anchored and weighted movements
active, rebound and energetic movements
propulsion or turbulent actions
suspended movements in deep or shallow water
formations
interval training
exercises with and without equipment
for each of the three sessions:
prepare environment and equipment
pre-screen participants for current condition
brief participants and provide safety information tailored to the pool environment and types of exercises
incorporate the following techniques:
optimal instructor positioning
clear verbal communication
optimal voice projection
combined explanation and demonstration of safe exercise technique
verbal and visual cueing
motivational communication
complete session documentation and evaluation reports
according to actual client interactions or case studies:
identify two situations from pre-session screenings that require recommendations on exercise participation, explain exercise precautions and provide recommendations for modifications
respond to two individuals showing signs of over exertion or difficulty, and modify their activities.

Knowledge evidence

key content of established industry guidelines for safe pool operations relevant to aqua exercise instructors, and associated policies and procedures implemented by pool operators:
qualification requirements including those for rescues
zoning for water-based exercise programs
responsibilities of instructors while on site including supervisory and reporting lines
pool conditions and equipment
emergencies including rescue equipment that must be on hand
pre-exercise screening and briefing of group participants
maintaining records for session delivery and evaluation
workplace health and safety issues for instructors of water-based activities and how to manage these:
effects of extended exposure to chlorinated water and sunlight
slips, trips and falls and safe pool footwear
physical demands of extended energy expenditure on the pool deck and in the pool
pool environmental factors that may impact session delivery and how to respond:
noise
sun and glare
water temperature
safety and serviceability checks for aqua exercise equipment
considerations for the use of music in instruction of water-based exercise sessions:
type and operation of music equipment
volume and instructor positioning in relation to sound system
types of observations and verbal screening questions that can be used to assess suitability of individuals for participation
safety considerations for group water-based exercise sessions and importance of clear and accurate briefing information:
emergency procedures and how participants can raise the alarm
optimal spacing for group numbers and exercise types
exercising depth and gradient of pool for different types of exercises and population groups
importance of participants working within own capability and tailoring intensity accordingly
dangers of exercising while sick
common medical conditions and injuries, contraindications and precautions for exercises, and how exercises, intensity and loads can be modified to allow safe participation by individuals with low risk injuries and health conditions
appropriate instructor apparel and participant swimwear and footwear for comfort and safety, and how this may vary according to different cultural backgrounds
established phases of exercise sessions, their underpinning rationale and timing for each within overall session:
warm up
main workout
cool down and stretches
different types of water-based exercises, equipment that can be used, and safe techniques for their completion:
cardiovascular exercises:
continuous
interval
resistance exercises
flexibility exercises
benefits and impacts on the body of different types of water-based exercises and specific injury prevention strategies
physical differences that need to be considered and ways that exercises can be modified for:
adults of different sexes
older people with low risk health conditions
antenatal, postnatal, menopausal and post- menopausal women with low risk health conditions
factors that affect selection of equipment to suit participants
group exercise instructional techniques and how they impact effectiveness of instruction:
optimum positioning of instructor
physical formation of group
movement breakdown and combination
combining explanation and demonstration
verbal and visual cueing
mirror imaging
emulating water-based exercises from the pool deck accounting for hydrodynamics
instructing within the pool
ways of varying instruction:
to meet the needs different participant characteristics
to cater for individual abilities within a group
group communication techniques and how they may vary depending on participant profile:
voice projection with and without the use of a sound system
establishing rapport with group
providing clear instruction in group environment
motivating and encouraging participants of different abilities to keep them engaged and challenged
maintaining group cohesion
providing constructive feedback and positive reinforcement
key considerations for monitoring participant comfort and safety during group water-based exercise sessions:
common indicators of over exertion that are particular to water-based activities
when exercise intensity and technique should be modified for individuals and how to instruct individuals while maintaining group momentum
situations that indicate individuals should stop exercising
factors to consider in session evaluation:
suitability of physical environment and availability of suitable equipment
structure and timing
suitability of exercises and equipment for session objectives
participant feedback
trainer communication and instruction.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret sometimes unfamiliar session plans which include fitness terminology and abbreviations; interpret detailed familiar procedures for instructing and reporting on group exercise sessions.
Writing skills: use fundamental sentence structure to record factual and subjective information in session documentation.
Oral communication skills: provide clear and unambiguous information to participants using language and terms easily understood.
Numeracy skills: follow and adjust session timings to meet requirements of session duration.
Problem-solving skills: critically evaluate successes and failures of sessions to contribute to improvements.

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