FIELD                  COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

 

Review of Fitness Assessment and Individual Fitness Instruction and Group Fitness Instruction unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Fitness

Fitness Assessment and Individual Fitness Instruction

7058

Group Fitness Instruction

7051-7057, 9809, 13379

 

The Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industry Training Organisation Limited (Sfrito) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above that were registered in February 2000 and December 2001.

 

Date new versions published                        February 2007

 

Planned review date                        December 20121

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

The review began in October of 2003.  A sector advisory group meeting was called to review existing feedback, determine the unit standards and qualifications 'fitness for purpose', and make recommendations to Sfrito on behalf of the sector.  The advisory group included representatives from industry, providers, workplaces, assessors, and consultants.

 

It was decided that all of the unit standards in the Fitness subfield should be considered in the review and that the qualifications required a significant shift to align them clearly with roles within the workplace.  It was reasoned that many of the unit standards were 'academic' rather than 'practical' and that they no longer met workplace role requirements.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

In the case of the standards listed in the table above, they were found to be of no further use to industry.  They will expire and not be replaced.  New unit standards have been developed that better reflect the needs of industry.

 

Unit standards categorised as category D expire at the end of December 2009.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

None.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.

 

Affected

The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set

The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits

The qualification lists a C or D category standard

Not materially affected

The qualification lists a standard that has a new title

The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

 

The following Sfrito qualifications affected by the outcome are currently under review.  A suite of new qualifications will be registered to replace the existing qualifications, following the registration of the new suite of Group Fitness standards.  The unit standards that have affected the qualifications are in bold.

 

Qualification title

Standard in the qualification

National Certificate in Fitness (Level 3) with strands in Group Fitness Instruction, and Individual Fitness Instruction [Ref: 0447]

7058, 7051-7053, 13379, 9809

National Certificate in Fitness (Level 4) with strands in Group Fitness Instruction, Individual Fitness Instruction, and Personal Training [Ref: 0448]

7058, 7051-7056, 7057, 13379, 9809

 

Summary of main changes to standards' Ids, classification, titles, levels, and credits

 

The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review.  All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

 

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Subfield            Fitness

Domain            Fitness Assessment and Individual Fitness Instruction

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

7058

Monitor client exercise

3

6

D

 

Domain            Group Fitness Instruction

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

7051

Develop and teach a freestanding exercise-to-music class

3

5

D

7052

Operate audio equipment for exercise-to-music classes

3

2

D

7053

Use fitness equipment in exercise-to-music classes

3

4

D

7054

Develop and teach exercise-to-music classes for participants in sports and specific recreational activities

4

4

D

7055

Develop and teach exercise-to-music classes for people with special needs

4

4

D

7056

Develop and teach specialist exercise-to-music classes for older people and seniors

4

4

D

7057

Develop and teach specialist exercise-to-music classes for children and adolescents

4

4

D

9809

Develop and teach aquafitness exercise-to-music classes

4

5

D

13379

Apply motivational techniques to enhance client commitment to exercise-to music classes

4

2

D

22772

Demonstrate knowledge of exercise, motivation, and the structure of group fitness classes

3

12

New

22773

Plan and teach a Step class

3

12

New

22774

Plan and teach a Spin class

3

12

New

22775

Plan and teach a Pump class

3

12

New

22776

Plan and teach a kicking and boxing class

3

12

New

22777

Plan and teach a Circuit class

3

12

New

22778

Plan and teach a chest deep aquafitness class

3

15

New

22779

Plan and teach a deep water aquafitness class

3

15

New

22780

Plan and teach a High and Low class

3

12

New