SISFFIT047 - Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise

Unit code: SISFFIT047 | Study level: TAFE

Credit points

N/A

Location

Footscray Park

Werribee

Prerequisites

N/A

Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify the role of anatomy and physiology knowledge in fitness instruction, and to use that knowledge to develop and instruct safe and effective exercise activities.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology underpins effective performance in a range of work functions for fitness instruction. This unit has direct links to, and supports, a range of units for planning and instructing group and personalised exercise programs.This unit applies to group fitness instructors, gym instructors and personal trainers. They practise in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and homes and outdoor locations, depending on their role.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

source and review information about anatomy and physiology relevant to fitness instruction from three credible sources, and select specific information for use in different areas of fitness instruction work
choose two exercises that are suitable for each of the following client types (ten exercises in total):

female adults
male adults
clients aged 55 years or over
sedentary clients
active clients

for each of the ten exercises:
demonstrate safe and effective exercise technique to clients during either individual or group exercise sessions
during session instruction, provide a plain language explanation to the individual client or group about:

the relationship between the exercise and its beneficial impacts on the body and health, and muscular function
associated injury risk factors and safe exercise technique.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

types of activities where fitness instructors use knowledge of anatomy and physiology:

interpreting client health information and related terminology
developing exercise programs and sessions appropriate for participant characteristics and goals
providing instruction about exercise technique
explaining purpose of exercises and answering client questions

credible sources of information about human anatomy and physiology that draw links with fitness instruction activities
overview of the six levels of structural organisation of the human body:

chemical
cellular
tissue
organ
system
organism

basic aspects of the following and any variances for different sexes:
cardiovascular system:

structure and overall function
role of blood and circulation pathways
relationships between exercise intensity and circulatory and ventilator responses
short- and long-term effects of different types of exercise on blood pressure and cardiorespiratory fitness

respiratory system:

structure and overall function
mechanics of breathing
respiratory system demands of exercise activities

muscular system:

structure and overall function
types of muscle tissue and classifications
major muscle groups
function of muscle proprioceptors
functions and actions of major muscles during movement and exercise, and resulting joint actions
short- and long-term effects of different types of exercise on muscle
changes to the muscular skeletal system over the lifespan

skeletal system:

structure and overall function
major bones, major joints and joint structures
bony landmarks
short- and long-term effects of different types of exercise on bones and joints

nervous system:

structure and overall function
the specific role of the central and peripheral nervous systems in controlling skeletal muscle
nerves and nerve impulses
short- and long-term effects of different types of exercise on neuromuscular system

overview of these aspects of human biomechanics:

forces which act on the body during exercise
lever systems in the body

anatomical planes and axes of movement, and relationships to joints and range of movement:

sagittal
frontal
transverse
meaning of the following anatomical terms of location:
medial and lateral
anterior and posterior
superior and inferior
proximal and distal- superficial and deep

meaning of the following anatomical terms relating to movement:

flexion
extension
abduction
adduction
pronation
supination
dorsiflexion
plantarflexion
circumduction
inversion
eversion

basics of thermoregulation and its application to exercise activities:

processes of heat gain and heat loss
effects of environmental conditions
effects of dehydration on body temperature

basic definitions of these types of injuries, and common exercise related causes:

primary and secondary
direct and indirect
acute and overuse

how exercise activities can be adjusted to safely accommodate common and low risk injuries
client-focussed plain language explanations of anatomical and physiological information
types of visual aids that can assist with providing anatomical and physiological information to clients.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the VUPolytechnic and/or via the VU Polytechnic e-learning system.