SISXCAI009 - Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

    Unit code: SISXCAI009 | Study level: TAFE
    Credit points
    N/A
    Location
    Footscray Park
    Werribee
    Prerequisites
    N/A
    Overview
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    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.

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Certificate IV in Fitness
    SIS40221 | Certificate iv | Duration:

    Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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