SISFFIT034 — Assess client movement and provide exercise advice

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What an assessment for SISFFIT034 must cover

104 assessable components: 3 elements (16 performance criteria), 21 performance evidence and 64 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 Establish client needs.

1.1Review outcomes of client pre-exercise screening and fitness assessment and identify relevant information for movement assessment.
1.2Consult with client to obtain information about their needs in relation to movement capacity.
1.3Build trust and rapport with client by using client-centred communication showing sensitivity and empathy during interactions.
1.4Provide clear explanations about the importance of effective dynamic posture and movement capacity during exercise within scope of the personal trainer role.

2 Assess client movement.

2.1Select movements and exercises based on individual client needs and provide clear and accurate instruction and demonstration.
2.2Observe client static postural alignment and identify deviations outside normal range that may affect movement.
2.3Observe client movement and range of movement and identify joint mobility and movement restrictions.
2.4Identify unsafe and ineffective dynamic posture, movement patterns and exercise technique.
2.5Identify client balance and stability limitations.
2.6Accurately record observations of client static and dynamic posture and movement.

3 Provide advice on exercises for optimal movement.

3.1Review outcomes of assessment and explain implications to client using language and visual aids when required to support client understanding.
3.2Identify and communicate need for guidance from medical and allied health professionals.
3.3Suggest and demonstrate exercises that promote movement, optimise exercise performance and reduce likelihood of injury.
3.4Ask client to complete exercises and advise on modifications to their technique and dynamic posture.
3.5Identify and advise client of unsuitable exercises and activities based on assessment outcomes.
3.6Document movement assessment outcomes and exercises in client records and integrate into broader client program development based on individual needs.

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:
assess the posture and movement capacity of three different clients including:
a female adult
a male adult
a client aged 55 years or over
for each of the above three clients:
make observations about static posture using appropriate tools
assess dynamic posture, balance, movement quality and limitations
use the following movement patterns during assessment:
squat
lunge
hinge
horizontal push
horizontal pull
vertical push
vertical pull
rotation
explain assessment outcomes and accurately record results in client records
recommend and demonstrate three exercises to address identified issues
have client complete the three exercises and observe and modify technique as required to correct technique
consistently use client-centred communication during all interactions.

Knowledge evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
client-centred communication techniques for establishing and building trust and rapport, and how they may vary depending on individual client characteristics
scope of practice for a personal trainer in assessing movement and posture, and recommending exercises:
boundaries and responsibilities
relationship between fitness instructors and medical and allied health professionals in supporting optimum client movement
situations where referral to medical and allied health professional is required:
pain during movement and exercise
static postural deviations outside normal ranges
client inability to correct dynamic posture
restricted joint mobility, strength imbalance, and stability concern that is limiting function
basic aspects of current and emerging evidence-based research about movement and postural alignment and the impacts on movement and exercise prescription
static posture:
types of measuring tools and observations used for basic assessments
recommended alignment and ranges based on individual structural differences
influences affecting dysfunctional movement patterns and exercise technique:
abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system including the spine
damage to bones and connective tissue including ligaments and cartilage
asymmetrical muscle tone
poor muscle endurance
poor muscle strength
locomotive gait including walking, jogging and running
deviations in postural alignment outside of normal ranges and functional limitations that can occur at commencement, during, and on completion of exercise and movement:
spinal curvature including lordosis and kyphosis
scapula setting:
winging of scapula
anterior tipping and tilting
upward and downward rotation
hip and pelvis position:
anterior and posterior
internal and external rotation
knee alignment, varus and valgus
foot alignment:
rotation
pronation and supination
relationship between the following postural variances and potential for injury, and injury prevention techniques when they are present:
excessive posterior and anterior pelvic tilt
genu varum and genu valgum
hyperextension of knees
increased pronation of foot and ankle complex
increased supination of foot and ankle complex
spinal curvature including lordosis and kyphosis
lateral tilt of pelvis and head
rotated patella
rounded shoulders
winging of scapula
effective dynamic posture and correct execution for major foundational movement patterns:
squat
lunge
hinge
horizontal push
horizontal pull
vertical push
vertical pull
rotation
normal range of movement for major joints and types of flexibility exercises that support improved range of movement
characteristics of balance and types of exercises that support improved balance:
base of support
centre of gravity and factors that can cause changes to a person’s centre of gravity:
age
pregnancy
being overweight
limits of stability
components of balance maintenance
balance disturbance and key causes.

Foundation skills

Reading skills to:: interpret sometimes unfamiliar information of varying complexity in client pre-exercise screening records, including health and fitness terminology and abbreviations interpret potentially complex information about human anatomy, physiology and movement.
Writing skills to:: use fundamental sentence structure to summarise subjective information in client records and record factual outcomes of observations.
Oral communication skills to:: ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to elicit information from clients and to determine client understanding explain information that includes anatomical and physiological references using terms that clients can understand support verbal explanations using visual aids including diagrams and infographics.

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