SISXCAI010 - Develop strength and conditioning programs

Unit code: SISXCAI010 | 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 develop, implement and evaluate strength and conditioning programs. It focuses on the skills needed to develop programs to meet the needs of participants undertaking fitness programs 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:

plan, implement and evaluate three strength and conditioning programs that include at least eight training sessions each and meet the needs of participants.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge of:

organisational policies and procedures relevant to developing strength and conditioning programs
major body systems, bones, joints, muscles and their function applicable to planning and implementing strength and conditioning programs
anatomical, physiological and biomechanical differences of participants including age and sex
physiological adaptation to strength and conditioning training
strength and conditioning training techniques
exercise prescription and exercise order principles
physical constraints that may affect planning for strength and conditioning programs
types and safe use of equipment:

cardiovascular equipment
free weight equipment
hydraulic equipment
innovative equipment
exercise balls
bars
steps
bands
plyometric training systems
resistance equipment
pool based equipment

types of participant requirements:

competition performance
pre-adolescent
mature aged
disability
reconditioning
rehabilitation

types of profiles:

physical
psychological
tactical
technical
leadership skills

types of assessment measures:

discussion with participants
physical ability tests
trials
performances in familiar environment
performances in unfamiliar environment
field assessments of fitness components
performance history

types of objectives:

enjoyment
competition and performance
selection
tapering
peaking
maintenance

types of career phases:

novice
intermediate
advanced

types of training phases:

macro-cycles
micro-cycles
meso-cycles
pre-season
in-season
post-season
four year Olympic cycle

techniques of core lifts and exercises:

abdominal
roll outs
reverse crunch
side bends
prone and hold
back
biceps
calves and ankles
chest
forearms
hip or thigh
shoulders
triceps
power exercises
proprioception and neuromuscular coordination exercises

techniques of strength and conditioning:

resistance training
aerobic endurance
anaerobic endurance
flexibility and stretching
elastic energy
abdominal
core stability

types of fixed points:

structure and subdivision of performance levels
availability of facilities
rules of the activity
rules of the competition or performance
intended peaks
selection dates and criteria
availability of support staff
exercise selection and order

types of evaluation methods:

itness assessments
laboratory assessments
discussion with participants
training and competitive performances
training diaries

strength and conditioning training methods:

work duration, rest periods and frequency
periodisation
training load, repetition and volume
rehabilitation and reconditioning
core stability

types of resource requirements:

ratio of coaches to participants
ratio of equipment to participants
access to first aid facilities
access to equipment
appropriate facilities

self reflection methods.

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.