SISXCAI009 - Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

Unit code: SISXCAI009 | Study level: TAFE

Credit points

N/A

Location

Footscray Park

Werribee

Prerequisites

N/A

Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to use drills, exercises and activities to instruct individuals undertaking fitness programs in strength and conditioning techniques to achieve personal fitness goals.This unit applies to fitness instructors and coaches who work in fitness and sport environments. Work is performed according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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:

instruct strength and conditioning techniques in three sessions where each session meets the needs of participants and is at least 30 minutes in duration.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

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.

Required reading

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