SISXCAI009 — Instruct strength and conditioning techniques
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What an assessment for SISXCAI009 must cover
112 assessable components: 5 elements (22 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 84 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 Assess participant status.
- 1.1Select and implement testing protocols to assess participant fitness level.
- 1.2Evaluate participant training background and exercise history to inform participant needs.
- 1.3Identify strength and conditioning techniques to be developed with support staff according to participant needs.
2 Select strength and conditioning programs.
- 2.1Select core lifts and exercises to meet participant needs.
- 2.2Incorporate drills, exercise techniques and activities into strength and conditioning programs.
- 2.3Select equipment to be used in strength and conditioning programs.
3 Prepare for strength and conditioning sessions.
- 3.1Allocate space and resources sufficient for drills, activities and games.
- 3.2Check exercise area is free from obstacles prior to session commencement.
- 3.3Check equipment is in good working order prior to session commencement.
- 3.4Quarantine and report faulty equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 3.5Arrange equipment according to exercise plan, and organisational policies and procedures.
4 Instruct strength and conditioning session.
- 4.1Communicate session objectives and benefits of strength and conditioning to participants.
- 4.2Explain common types of injuries that prevent session participation and confirm participants are not affected.
- 4.3Instruct session according to strength and conditioning plan, organisational policies and procedures, and best practice principles of strength and conditioning training.
- 4.4Demonstrate and instruct correct use of equipment according to organisational policies and procedures and equipment manufacturer instructions.
- 4.5Demonstrate strength and conditioning exercises using instructional techniques appropriate for the exercise.
- 4.6Monitor participant intensity, technique and safety during strength and conditioning sessions.
- 4.7Incorporate motivation techniques to maximise exercise program adherence.
5 Evaluate strength and conditioning programs.
- 5.1Review participant training diaries to monitor progress.
- 5.2Modify programs to meet identified participant needs.
- 5.3Use testing protocols to assess participant ongoing progress.
- 5.4Review own performance to identify potential improvements.
Performance evidence
- Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and: instruct strength and conditioning techniques in three sessions where each session meets the needs of participants and is at least 30 minutes in duration.
Knowledge evidence
- organisational policies and procedures relevant to instructing strength and conditioning techniques
- major body systems including bones, joints, muscles and their function relevant to instructing strength and conditioning techniques
- types and safe use of equipment:
- cardiovascular equipment
- free weight equipment
- hydraulic equipment
- exercise balls
- bars
- steps
- bands
- resistance equipment
- pin loaded equipment
- electronically braked equipment
- air braked equipment
- pool based equipment
- drills, activities and games to teach the techniques of strength and conditioning
- physiological, psychological and biomechanical changes that occur with strength and conditioning training
- types of testing protocols:
- core stability
- aerobic performance
- anaerobic performance
- techniques of strength and conditioning:
- resistance training
- aerobic endurance
- anaerobic endurance
- flexibility
- elastic energy
- abdominal
- core stability
- techniques of core lifts and exercises:
- abdominal:
- roll outs
- reverse crunches
- side bends
- prone and hold
- back:
- bent over row
- lateral pull down
- biceps:
- biceps curl
- hammer curl
- calves and ankles:
- standing calf and heel raise
- peroneal flexions and wobble board
- chest:
- flat bench press and dumbbell version
- incline dumbbell press and barbell version
- forearms:
- wrist curl
- hip and thigh:
- hip sled
- back squat
- forward lunge
- shoulders:
- seated shoulder press
- machine shoulder press
- triceps:
- lying triceps extension
- triceps pushdown
- power exercises:
- push press and push jerk
- clean and power clean
- proprioception and neuromuscular coordination exercises
- exercise techniques:
- hand grips
- stable body and limb positioning
- movement range of motion and speed
- breathing
- spotting
- benefits of strength and conditioning training:
- physiological
- psychological
- social
- improved performance in chosen physical activity
- common types of injuries:
- soft tissue injury
- back injury
- instructional techniques:
- establishing a rapport
- verbal and non verbal communication
- motivational strategies
- goal setting
- positive feedback
- methods of self reflection.
Foundation skills
- Reading skills: interpret fitness information.
- Oral communications skills: use active listening and questioning to give and receive instructions and confirm understanding of participant needs; interact with participants in a polite and positive manner; give and receive participant feedback.
- Numeracy skills: interpret, analyse and discuss fitness data and training diary records; estimate time and space requirements for exercise activities; sequence and pace session activities.
- Problem-solving skills: assess participants and select drills, activities and games.
- Teamwork skills: work with participants.
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