Cert III in Fitness

SISFFIT301A Provide Fitness Orientation &

Health Screening

Four personnel that may be

included in the staff of a

gymnasium

supervisors

co-ordinators

duty managers

fitness instructors

Different types of clients

experienced or

inexperienced

older clients

childrenadolescents

active or inactive

Services or facilities of

a fitness centre

group exercises

one-on-one

training

healthy eating

information

lifestyle advice

fitness equipment

memberships

Individual requirements

and expectations

of clients

fitness goals

specific exercise

preferences

expected outcomes

perceived benefitscost

time availability

scheduling

Information gathered from a

prospective client during an exercise

screening procedure?

medical conditions

prescribed medications

existing injuries

current fitness level

functional limitations

lifestyle factors

exercise history

Fitness assessment

equipment used during the pre-

screening procedure.

Appropriate paper work and recording

sheets (questionnaire and

program cards)

Blood pressure monitor

Telephone

Scales

Desk and stationary

Tape measure

Height measure

Fitness assessment

equipment used during the pre-

screening procedure.

Skin folds callipers and

chart

Flexibility measurement

equipment

Seating

Calculator

Stadiometer

Sit and reach box

Heart rate monitor

Fitness assessment

equipment used during the pre-

screening procedure.

Bio-impedance

machine

Camera

Goniometer

StethoscopeSkin fold callipers

Step up

Stop watch

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beginner

relatively fit

advanced

Cultural and social

differences exhibited by your clients

modes of greeting,

farewelling and

conversation

body language,

including use of body gestures

formality of language

clothing

Barriers to exercise by clients or

members of the community.

I don’t have enough time’

‘Exercise is boring’

‘I don’t know how to be

active’

‘I’m too tired’

‘It’s too hot’, It’s too cold’, ‘It’s raining’

‘I don’t feel like it.’

Arousal control

techniques

Zone of optimal function

Motivation techniques

Goal SettingUse

SMART

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

Time

Why a pre – exercise health screening

questionnaire for all clients?

Main purposeTo help the trainer

decide if a client is at a high risk of harm when

exercising

Therefore recommended for medical clearance

before embarking on an exercise program.

Recommendations for a medium risk

category

Only needs to have one known condition

Recommended to have a doctor clearance before

beginning an exercise program or undertaking aerobic fitness testing.

Although can begin low or moderate level

physical activity.eg short light walk.

Circumstances that allow trainer to give

out another member’s information?

Under no circumstances another person’s information

to be given out.

Take the details of the person requesting the

information

Pass this onto her manager.

Negative effect on

the posture

life style,

diet

injury.

disease

Injury Symptoms

Ankle sprain pain,swelling stiffness

Hamstring strain painswelling bruising

Concussion headachedizzinessshort term memory loss.

Sprain

A sprain is an injury to a ligament

(tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones to

other bone)

Ligament injuries involve a stretching or a tearing

of this tissue.

Strain

A strain is an injury to either a muscle or a

tendon (tissue that connects

muscles to bones)

Depending on the severity of the injury, a strain may be a simple

overstretch of the muscle or tendon, or it can result

in a partial or complete tear.

Sore shinbone

Shin splints

See a doctor

Treatment options .

rest

regular use of icepacks on the

affected area

anti-inflammatory medication such

as aspirin.

Client with a history of heart disease

complains about chest pain whilst exercising

Stop exercising immediately Call an ambulance. Stay with them still

help arrives.

Body language crossing your arms means

resistant to ideas

not open to others’ opinions.

Safety on the gym

floor

Safe foot wear must be worn at all times (in covered shoes)

Towels must be used when using the

equipment.

No food, Drinks must be in a

bottle.

No Bags on the gym floor

Unload your weights when

finish

No dropping of weights.

Always make sure the gym floor is clean

and tidy

Policies and procedures in

a fitness organisation.

records management

privacy

screening of clients

referral requirements OHS

ethical principles

anti-discrimination

financial or accounting principles

Confidential information

Information which must

be kept secret

Confidential documents or information

Important issues for collecting,

processing and maintaining information

User friendly

Simple

Accessible

Compact

Economic

Elastic

Speedy

Important issues for collecting,

processing and maintaining information

Safe

Secure

Accurate

Up to dateAble to be

cross referenced

Monitored

Highlight legal

retention timeframes

Resting heart rate

can be a key indicator of your cardiovascular

fitness.

Most stimulants e.g. caffeine can raise the

heart rate and do not give a true

indication of your resting heart rate.

If somebody has an unusually high resting heart this

can also be an indication of being unwell.

•120/70 to 140/90

Healthy, normal blood

pressure

Blood Pressure

Normal & healthy 120/70 to

140/90

Girth measurement

All measurement should be taken from the rear or

side of the client.

Fitness tests

Aerobic Endurance /

Capacity

Speed & Agility

Muscular Strength,

Muscular Endurance

Flexibility

Why fitness test?

Knowing this can help program writing

and monitoring client’s progression

This can also be used as a motivational

tool.

Health benefits of

regular exercising

Strengthened heart and

cardiovascular system

Increased flexibility

Improved joint mobility

Increased muscle

strength

Stronger bones

Improved stamina

Health benefits of

regular exercising

Lowered blood

cholesterol levels

Reduced blood

pressure

Loss of excess body

fat

Reduced risk of various diseases, including

heart disease

Lower incidence of depression

Reduced stress levels.

Referral

process of directing a client to a service that is better able to meet their needs or current objectives.

can come in many forms:

You may advise them to use a different machine, or the same

machine on a different setting, to complete a particular workout schedule or if you see they are

struggling.

You may advise them to consult a specific medical or

physiotherapeutic specialist.

You may refer them to a different establishment to find appropriate

equipment or attire for a particular activity

You may advise them to take a certain type or brand of a health product (e.g. a particular protein

supplement)

Referral

consider your organisation’s policy and procedures for referring clients to other agencies

be aware of the other agency’s referral procedures and

guidelines for maintaining confidentiality.

Diet

Builds, protects and fuels our body so it

can maintain our day to day demands.

Your job as a trainer is to advise and

recommend within the Australia Dietary

Guidelines

Australia Dietary Guidelines tips

Enjoy a wide variety of

nutritious foods

Eat plenty of vegetables, legumes and fruits

Eat plenty of cereals (including breads, rice, pasta

and noodles), preferably wholegrain

Include lean meat, fish, poultry and/or alternatives

Include milks, yoghurts, cheeses and/or alternatives.(Reduced-fat varieties should be chosen, where possible)

Drink plenty of water

Australia Dietary Guidelines tips Take care to

Limit saturated fat and moderate total fat intake

Choose foods low in salt

Limit your alcohol intake if you choose to drink

Consume only moderate amounts of sugars and foods containing added

sugars

ORAL ASSESSMENT

Medical Questionnaire

The medical questionnaire is a filter to screen out those people who are at a high risk level

for exercise-related complications due to underlying cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, respiratory or metabolic diseases.

‘high risk’ clients must seek medical clearance before beginning an exercise program or undertaking aerobic fitness testing

Anybody with two or more known conditions

high or low blood

pressure

Considered high risk

Fitness test

testing VO2?

Multi-Stage Fitness Test

(often referred to as the Beep Test)

Benefits of being

activereduced risk of heart

disease and stroke

reduced risk of developing high blood pressure

reduced blood pressure in people who already have

high blood pressure

prevention of some cancers

reduced risk of becoming

overweight

reduced risk of developing diabetes and prevention and treatment of non-insulin dependent

diabetes

Benefits of being

active

better bone and muscle

development and prevention of osteoporosis;

improved muscle flexibility, strength and endurance;

reduced risk of dying prematurely;

reduced risk of falling, and

improved mobility and strength for

older adults; and

improved quality of sleep

Client refuses a health screening

Document the refusal

immediately

Speak with your manager

Follow your company policies and procedures.