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EXSS3070: Advanced Exercise Programming and Delivery

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study builds on foundational knowledge of exercise testing and prescription in increasingly complex scenarios. Students will develop skills in special populations and settings, including group exercise, advanced high intensity interval training and resistance training techniques, as well as the pathophysiology and acute effects of exercise in clinical populations. Students will formally reflect on their current practice and proficiency in order to develop learning goals for their own continued skills and professional development.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EXSS3070
Academic unit Movement Sciences
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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EXSS2034
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Daniel Hackett, daniel.hackett@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Stephen Cobley, stephen.cobley@sydney.edu.au
Yorgi Mavrou, yorgi.mavros@sydney.edu.au
Daniel Hackett, daniel.hackett@sydney.edu.au
Chin Moi Chow, chin-moi.chow@sydney.edu.au
Elizabeth Machan, elizabeth.cayanan@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Supervised exam
? 
Final exam
Examination
35% Formal exam period 2 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Skills-based evaluation Group exercise instruction and reflection task
Skills-based evaluation
10% Week 03
Due date: 10 Mar 2023 at 17:00
4 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5
Assignment Athlete Case Study: Exercise Management Plan
Group assignment
30% Week 08
Due date: 21 Apr 2023 at 23:59
Limit of 7 x A4 pages
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Skills-based evaluation OSCE - Exercise delivery for a client with a pathology
Skills based evaluation
25% Week 13 15 min
Outcomes assessed: LO4 LO7 LO6 LO5

Assessment summary

Group Exercise Instruction - Students will plan and instruct a group exercise session including both cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness components to a class of approximately 20 participants (i.e., students in the cohort).

Written Reflection Task - Short evaluation of the performance of the group. Short, guided self-reflection on how well the student conducted the exercise training session, including identifying things that went well and things that need improvement.

Athlete Case Study: Exercise Management Plan – Students will develop a 12-month periodised training program for an athlete (case study). They will be required to provide a detailed exercise prescription for a 4-week period (mesocycle) of a chosen training phase. Advanced training principles (high-intensity training and advanced resistance training techniques) need to be prioritised in the exercise program. Other factors that may impact training response and performance (e.g., ergogenic aids, psychological factors) need to be addressed in the plan.

OSCE – Delivery of a selection of exercises from a training session written by an accredited exercise physiologist (provided to student) for a client with a pathology.

End-Semester Exam – MCQ and short answer questions covering content across the unit, including the full health spectrum, with a focus on special populations and the pathophysiology of chronic conditions.

 

Assessment criteria

Result name Mark range Description
High Distinction 85-100 Exceptional knowledge and skills
Distinction 75-84 High level of knowledge and skills
Credit 64-74 Good level of knowledge and skills
Pass 50-64 Basic level of knowledge and skills
Fail 0-49 Learning outcomes of the unit are not met to a
satisfactory standard. There is a risk of harm to
patients with the lack of knowledge and skill
demonstrated

 

 

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

If a student fails to attend their timeslot for the OSCE they will receive no marks for the assessment. Students will need approved Special Consideration for the opportunity to take a deferred OSCE.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to unit & design and implementation of group exercise testing and training/classes Lecture (2 hr)  
Design and instruct a group (10 clients – students) exercise class. Monitor (technique, heart rate, RPE) and provide feedback throughout session. Reflection on performance. Practical (2 hr)  
Week 02 High Intensity Exercise Testing and Training Lecture (2 hr)  
Design high-intensity interval sessions (1 x indoor and 1x outdoor). Conduct one of these sessions with a client (student). Instruct, monitor (heart rate, blood pressure, RPE), provide feedback throughout session and document the data. Document a clinical case note of the session. Reflection on performance. Practical (2 hr)  
Week 03 Constraints Led Approach in Exercise Prescription and Delivery Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 04 Advanced Resistance Training Techniques, Monitoring and Instruction Lecture (2 hr)  
Instructing free-weight exercises, integrating biomechanical and functional anatomical principles, and ensuring good technique. Practical (1 hr)  
Case study – designing a periodized training program for a recreational athlete with a training history of greater than 12 months and results have plateaued. Tutorial (1 hr)  
Week 05 Special populations: Elite, sub-elite and recreational athletes Lecture (2 hr)  
Using machine or free-weight exercise, implement a resistance training session that incorporates advanced resistance training techniques. Document a clinical case note of the session. Reflection on performance. Assessment of anaerobic power and capacity. This will involve the conducting of the Wingate test and repeated sprint ability tests. Analyse and interpret the results of the tests. Practical (2 hr)  
Week 06 Special populations: Obesity and depression Lecture (2 hr)  
Case studies - Understanding the pathophysiology of obesity and depression. Understand how to educate and practice educating clients (students) with obesity and depression to change their health and physical activity behaviours. Exercise and medication interactions. Case studies – safely delivering EP programs for clients with obesity and depression including clinical documentation. Reflection on performance. Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 07 Special populations: Metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) Lecture (2 hr)  
Case studies - Understanding the pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome and T2DM. Understand how to educate and practice educating clients with metabolic syndrome and T2DM to change their health and physical activity behaviours. Exercise and medication interactions. Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 08 Delivery of Exercise Programs for those with metabolic syndrome and T2DM Lecture (2 hr)  
Case studies – Safely delivering EP programs for clients with known metabolic syndrome and T2DM including clinical documentation. Reflection on performance. Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 09 Special populations: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) - coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery/vascular disease (PAD/PVD) Lecture (2 hr)  
Case studies - Understanding the pathophysiology of CAD and PAD. Understand how to educate and practice educating clients (students) with CAD and PAD to help change their health and physical activity behaviours. Exercise and medication interactions. Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 10 Delivery of Exercise Programs for those with CAD and PAD/PVD Lecture (2 hr)  
Case studies – Safely delivering EP programs for clients with CAD and PAD including clinical documentation. Reflection on performance. Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 11 Special populations: Respiratory disease – Asthma and COPD Lecture (1 hr)  
Delivery of Exercise Programs for those with asthma and COPD Lecture (1 hr)  
Case studies - Understanding the pathophysiology of obstructive respiratory diseases. Understand how to educate and practice educating clients with obstructive respiratory disease to help change their health and physical activity behaviours. Exercise and medication interactions. Case studies – Safely delivering EP programs for client with known asthma and COPD including clinical documentation. Reflection on performance. Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 12 Review of content and final exam preparation Lecture (2 hr)  

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 10th Edition. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2017.

Coombes and Skinner: ESSA’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment. Elsevier, 2014.

Heyward, VH 2019, Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription, 8th ed., Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Select, perform, and evaluate a wide variety of advanced tests for cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness assessment and evaluate training programs for the improvement of performance
  • LO2. Apply a range of skills and knowledge to ensure that exercise sessions designed for the needs of individuals or groups using a variety of designs, are planned, and conducted in an evidence-based, effective, safe, and professional manner
  • LO3. Design and justify resistance exercise programs for a range of individuals with different needs, including skills for instruction and correction of techniques, periodisation and use of ergogenic aids
  • LO4. Demonstrate the ability to monitor, evaluate, modify where necessary, and make referral to other professionals where relevant, to meet the implementation needs of an exercise program
  • LO5. Exhibit professional conduct that is sensitive to client diversity and equity and is consistent with the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice
  • LO6. Describe the effect of a range of chronic disease pathologies on the acute and chronic response to exercise
  • LO7. Explain the role of exercise and physical activity in the primary and secondary prevention of chronic disease

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - ESSA
1.2.1. Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct.
2.2.3. Evaluate physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise for clients across the full health spectrum.
3.2.3. Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions.
3.2.4. Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions.
3.2.5. Evaluate and record assessment outcomes in a timely and accurate manner to inform practice and communicate outcomes and relevance to goals effectively to clients and relevant others.
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
1.2.3. Choose and apply a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication methods appropriate to the client and/or population, carers and other health and exercise professionals.
1.2.5. Distinguish roles of exercise professionals and health professionals within exercise science settings and judge when to refer.
13.2.4. Interpret and analyse the factors that influence and predict exercise adherence.
3.2.2. Describe the individual and integrated physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise under normal conditions, in different environments, and by external influences (e.g. ergogenic aids or technologies).
3.2.3. Design exercise-based interventions to maintain and/or improve health and fitness, wellbeing and performance that consider the physiological responses to acute exercise, and the adaptations to chronic exercise.
4.2.1. Select and apply a range of evidence-based tools and methods to prescribe monitor and evaluate exercise load and progress based on the needs of individuals.
4.2.10. Design and deliver evidence-based, exercise-based interventions and apply behavioural strategies that meet the needs and preferences of clients.
4.2.2. Interpret data obtained during a client assessment to prescribe, deliver and monitor physical activity and exercise-based interventions.
4.2.3. Analyse a broad range of exercise modalities and select appropriate exercises and equipment to suit the needs and abilities of clients including consideration of social determinants of health.
4.2.4. Apply the principles of motor control and learning, functional anatomy and biomechanics to assess movement and to recognise dysfunctional movement patterns and unsafe exercise technique.
4.2.5. Select and apply learning cues and movement progressions for teaching and correcting movement and exercise technique.
4.2.6. Identify and explain the common contraindications for participation in exercise and the associated risks.
4.2.7. Identify, interpret, report and take appropriate action regarding adverse signs and symptoms that may arise during exercise, sport and recovery.
4.2.8. Evaluate and monitor exercise-based interventions to ensure client safety.
4.2.9. Evaluate and record client progress during an exercise-based intervention and communicate with the client, and families, carers and other health and exercise professionals where appropriate.
5.2.6. Analyse and evaluate results from static and dynamic assessments and provide recommendations for exercise prescription.
7.2.1. Select and apply appropriate assessment procedures, including screening of appropriate social determinants of health, goal setting, obtaining informed consent and a relevant medical history, and performing a pre-exercise risk assessment and understand when onward referrals are warranted.
7.2.2. Identify and use the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, physical activity and exercise assessments.
7.2.3. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerations that may require the modification of assessments and make appropriate adjustments for diverse individuals.
7.2.4. Explain the scientific rationale, reliability, validity, assumptions and limitations of common assessments.
7.2.5. Describe the principles and rationale for the calibration of equipment in commonly used in assessments and recognise and recalibrate equipment when required.
7.2.6. Select, develop and conduct appropriate protocols for safe, effective and culturally sensitive assessments including risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the health and assessment of exercise science.
7.2.7. Identify the need for guidance or further information from an appropriate health professional and recognise when medical supervision is required before or during an assessment and when to cease a test.
LO2
Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - ESSA
1.2.1. Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct.
2.2.1. Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and other determinants of health and function and apply these to inform safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for individuals and population groups throughout all stages of their life.
2.2.4. Evaluate the effect of commonly prescribed medications, diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical, and other interventions on both resting and exercise-related physiological responses across the full health spectrum.
2.2.5. Evaluate research findings and apply exercise prescription principles to develop recommendations and interventions, including targeted exercise prescription for the purposes of optimising health status, function, recovery, independence, and participation.
2.2.6. Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes.
2.2.8. Evaluate and apply contextual learning principles and behaviour change strategies to improve health outcomes, increase engagement, motivation, and adherence, and empower self-management of health conditions.
3.2.1. Formulate appropriate screening processes to evaluate and stratify risk for participation in assessments and interventions, including consideration of appropriate service modalities for clients.
3.2.4. Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions.
4.2.1. Formulate evidence-based exercise prescription, interventions, and recommendations that address health and treatment related client needs, preferences, goals, and abilities, assessment findings, and social and cultural determinants of health.
4.2.2. Design, prescribe, deliver, and monitor safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for clients with complex presentations, including those with acute and chronic health conditions and multiple comorbidities.
4.2.3. Formulate and apply strategies to manage risks, evaluate progress, and adapt recommendations and interventions in partnership with clients based on needs and measured outcomes.
4.2.4. Create and apply inclusive, respectful, and effective communication strategies to educate and engage clients in informed decision-making about purpose, benefits, risks, options, and costs for proposed interventions, expected outcomes, and strategies for future prevention.
4.2.5. Apply and evaluate exercise prescription, health behaviour, and lifestyle change strategies and education, in partnership with clients to increase engagement, motivation and adherence, and improve health and well-being.
4.2.6. Formulate strategies during treatment to empower clients to undertake safe and effective self-management during and following discharge from interventions.
4.2.8. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and their outcomes including the selection, interpretation, and reporting of outcome measures to inform future practice.
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
1.2.3. Choose and apply a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication methods appropriate to the client and/or population, carers and other health and exercise professionals.
1.2.5. Distinguish roles of exercise professionals and health professionals within exercise science settings and judge when to refer.
10.2.2. Explain the changes in motor function that may occur with motor learning and development across the lifespan.
10.2.3. Identify the strengths and limitations of techniques to assess processes of motor learning and motor control.
10.2.4. Discuss the common theoretical models proposed to explain motor control and the processes of motor learning.
10.2.5. Assess aspects of an individual’s motor function in physical activity and exercise contexts including applying risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the motor learning and control of exercise science.
10.2.6. Design motor learning environments and protocols to maximise each individual’s specific motor learning and control outcomes, as appropriate in physical activity and exercise contexts.
13.2.4. Interpret and analyse the factors that influence and predict exercise adherence.
13.2.6. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately to assist clients from diverse populations to change their health and physical activity behaviours.
2.2.2. Apply the principles of the biomechanical analysis of human movement to activities of daily living across a broad range of populations.
2.2.3. Analyse biomechanical problems and develop and implement relevant intervention strategies to the movement context.
2.2.6. Identify specific aspects of movement patterns important for performance improvement and injury prevention.
3.2.2. Describe the individual and integrated physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise under normal conditions, in different environments, and by external influences (e.g. ergogenic aids or technologies).
3.2.3. Design exercise-based interventions to maintain and/or improve health and fitness, wellbeing and performance that consider the physiological responses to acute exercise, and the adaptations to chronic exercise.
4.2.1. Select and apply a range of evidence-based tools and methods to prescribe monitor and evaluate exercise load and progress based on the needs of individuals.
4.2.10. Design and deliver evidence-based, exercise-based interventions and apply behavioural strategies that meet the needs and preferences of clients.
4.2.2. Interpret data obtained during a client assessment to prescribe, deliver and monitor physical activity and exercise-based interventions.
4.2.3. Analyse a broad range of exercise modalities and select appropriate exercises and equipment to suit the needs and abilities of clients including consideration of social determinants of health.
4.2.5. Select and apply learning cues and movement progressions for teaching and correcting movement and exercise technique.
4.2.6. Identify and explain the common contraindications for participation in exercise and the associated risks.
4.2.7. Identify, interpret, report and take appropriate action regarding adverse signs and symptoms that may arise during exercise, sport and recovery.
4.2.8. Evaluate and monitor exercise-based interventions to ensure client safety.
4.2.9. Evaluate and record client progress during an exercise-based intervention and communicate with the client, and families, carers and other health and exercise professionals where appropriate.
5.2.4. Describe the impact of body proportions on body composition and function.
5.2.5. Describe the adaptations that can occur within the neuro-musculoskeletal system as a result of deconditioning, ageing and injury, and the role of physical activity and exercise for preventing functional decline.
5.2.6. Analyse and evaluate results from static and dynamic assessments and provide recommendations for exercise prescription.
5.2.7. Analyse movement identifying which muscles are active in producing and controlling a movement of a joint.
7.2.1. Select and apply appropriate assessment procedures, including screening of appropriate social determinants of health, goal setting, obtaining informed consent and a relevant medical history, and performing a pre-exercise risk assessment and understand when onward referrals are warranted.
7.2.2. Identify and use the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, physical activity and exercise assessments.
7.2.3. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerations that may require the modification of assessments and make appropriate adjustments for diverse individuals.
7.2.4. Explain the scientific rationale, reliability, validity, assumptions and limitations of common assessments.
7.2.6. Select, develop and conduct appropriate protocols for safe, effective and culturally sensitive assessments including risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the health and assessment of exercise science.
7.2.7. Identify the need for guidance or further information from an appropriate health professional and recognise when medical supervision is required before or during an assessment and when to cease a test.
LO3
Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - ESSA
2.2.1. Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and other determinants of health and function and apply these to inform safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for individuals and population groups throughout all stages of their life.
2.2.5. Evaluate research findings and apply exercise prescription principles to develop recommendations and interventions, including targeted exercise prescription for the purposes of optimising health status, function, recovery, independence, and participation.
2.2.6. Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes.
4.2.1. Formulate evidence-based exercise prescription, interventions, and recommendations that address health and treatment related client needs, preferences, goals, and abilities, assessment findings, and social and cultural determinants of health.
4.2.2. Design, prescribe, deliver, and monitor safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for clients with complex presentations, including those with acute and chronic health conditions and multiple comorbidities.
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
1.2.3. Choose and apply a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication methods appropriate to the client and/or population, carers and other health and exercise professionals.
1.2.5. Distinguish roles of exercise professionals and health professionals within exercise science settings and judge when to refer.
10.2.2. Explain the changes in motor function that may occur with motor learning and development across the lifespan.
10.2.3. Identify the strengths and limitations of techniques to assess processes of motor learning and motor control.
10.2.4. Discuss the common theoretical models proposed to explain motor control and the processes of motor learning.
10.2.5. Assess aspects of an individual’s motor function in physical activity and exercise contexts including applying risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the motor learning and control of exercise science.
10.2.6. Design motor learning environments and protocols to maximise each individual’s specific motor learning and control outcomes, as appropriate in physical activity and exercise contexts.
13.2.4. Interpret and analyse the factors that influence and predict exercise adherence.
2.2.2. Apply the principles of the biomechanical analysis of human movement to activities of daily living across a broad range of populations.
2.2.3. Analyse biomechanical problems and develop and implement relevant intervention strategies to the movement context.
2.2.6. Identify specific aspects of movement patterns important for performance improvement and injury prevention.
3.2.2. Describe the individual and integrated physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise under normal conditions, in different environments, and by external influences (e.g. ergogenic aids or technologies).
3.2.3. Design exercise-based interventions to maintain and/or improve health and fitness, wellbeing and performance that consider the physiological responses to acute exercise, and the adaptations to chronic exercise.
4.2.1. Select and apply a range of evidence-based tools and methods to prescribe monitor and evaluate exercise load and progress based on the needs of individuals.
4.2.10. Design and deliver evidence-based, exercise-based interventions and apply behavioural strategies that meet the needs and preferences of clients.
4.2.2. Interpret data obtained during a client assessment to prescribe, deliver and monitor physical activity and exercise-based interventions.
4.2.3. Analyse a broad range of exercise modalities and select appropriate exercises and equipment to suit the needs and abilities of clients including consideration of social determinants of health.
4.2.4. Apply the principles of motor control and learning, functional anatomy and biomechanics to assess movement and to recognise dysfunctional movement patterns and unsafe exercise technique.
4.2.5. Select and apply learning cues and movement progressions for teaching and correcting movement and exercise technique.
4.2.6. Identify and explain the common contraindications for participation in exercise and the associated risks.
4.2.7. Identify, interpret, report and take appropriate action regarding adverse signs and symptoms that may arise during exercise, sport and recovery.
4.2.8. Evaluate and monitor exercise-based interventions to ensure client safety.
4.2.9. Evaluate and record client progress during an exercise-based intervention and communicate with the client, and families, carers and other health and exercise professionals where appropriate.
5.2.4. Describe the impact of body proportions on body composition and function.
5.2.5. Describe the adaptations that can occur within the neuro-musculoskeletal system as a result of deconditioning, ageing and injury, and the role of physical activity and exercise for preventing functional decline.
5.2.6. Analyse and evaluate results from static and dynamic assessments and provide recommendations for exercise prescription.
5.2.7. Analyse movement identifying which muscles are active in producing and controlling a movement of a joint.
7.2.1. Select and apply appropriate assessment procedures, including screening of appropriate social determinants of health, goal setting, obtaining informed consent and a relevant medical history, and performing a pre-exercise risk assessment and understand when onward referrals are warranted.
7.2.2. Identify and use the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, physical activity and exercise assessments.
7.2.3. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerations that may require the modification of assessments and make appropriate adjustments for diverse individuals.
7.2.4. Explain the scientific rationale, reliability, validity, assumptions and limitations of common assessments.
7.2.6. Select, develop and conduct appropriate protocols for safe, effective and culturally sensitive assessments including risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the health and assessment of exercise science.
7.2.7. Identify the need for guidance or further information from an appropriate health professional and recognise when medical supervision is required before or during an assessment and when to cease a test.
LO4
Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - ESSA
1.2.1. Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct.
1.2.2. Practise in accordance with ethically relevant legislation, regulations, and standards that apply to AEPs including privacy, confidentiality, data security, informed consent, and record-keeping.
1.2.3. Differentiate and select verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that are contextually appropriate, timely, accessible, and respectful to clients, population groups, and relevant others.
1.2.4. Develop effective, concise, respectful, and informative clinical documentation, including case notes and reports, and apply appropriate record keeping practices.
1.2.6. Practise collaboratively and effectively with other professionals, including seeking feedback and input to inform decision-making, delegating tasks, and referring to other professionals and services where appropriate.
2.2.2. Examine principles of biopsychosocial care, value-based care, person-centred care and social and cultural determinants of health and apply this to promote health and well-being for individual clients and population groups.
2.2.4. Evaluate the effect of commonly prescribed medications, diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical, and other interventions on both resting and exercise-related physiological responses across the full health spectrum.
2.2.8. Evaluate and apply contextual learning principles and behaviour change strategies to improve health outcomes, increase engagement, motivation, and adherence, and empower self-management of health conditions.
3.2.1. Formulate appropriate screening processes to evaluate and stratify risk for participation in assessments and interventions, including consideration of appropriate service modalities for clients.
3.2.3. Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions.
3.2.4. Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions.
3.2.7. Distinguish when client needs are outside of scope or competence and take appropriate, timely actions including engaging effectively with other professionals.
3.2.8. Choose and use relevant technology and equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.
4.2.3. Formulate and apply strategies to manage risks, evaluate progress, and adapt recommendations and interventions in partnership with clients based on needs and measured outcomes.
4.2.4. Create and apply inclusive, respectful, and effective communication strategies to educate and engage clients in informed decision-making about purpose, benefits, risks, options, and costs for proposed interventions, expected outcomes, and strategies for future prevention.
4.2.5. Apply and evaluate exercise prescription, health behaviour, and lifestyle change strategies and education, in partnership with clients to increase engagement, motivation and adherence, and improve health and well-being.
4.2.6. Formulate strategies during treatment to empower clients to undertake safe and effective self-management during and following discharge from interventions.
4.2.7. Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients and relevant others about progress and outcomes of interventions, including appropriate reporting.
4.2.8. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and their outcomes including the selection, interpretation, and reporting of outcome measures to inform future practice.
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
1.2.3. Choose and apply a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication methods appropriate to the client and/or population, carers and other health and exercise professionals.
1.2.5. Distinguish roles of exercise professionals and health professionals within exercise science settings and judge when to refer.
10.2.2. Explain the changes in motor function that may occur with motor learning and development across the lifespan.
10.2.3. Identify the strengths and limitations of techniques to assess processes of motor learning and motor control.
10.2.4. Discuss the common theoretical models proposed to explain motor control and the processes of motor learning.
10.2.5. Assess aspects of an individual’s motor function in physical activity and exercise contexts including applying risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the motor learning and control of exercise science.
10.2.6. Design motor learning environments and protocols to maximise each individual’s specific motor learning and control outcomes, as appropriate in physical activity and exercise contexts.
13.2.4. Interpret and analyse the factors that influence and predict exercise adherence.
13.2.6. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately to assist clients from diverse populations to change their health and physical activity behaviours.
2.2.2. Apply the principles of the biomechanical analysis of human movement to activities of daily living across a broad range of populations.
2.2.3. Analyse biomechanical problems and develop and implement relevant intervention strategies to the movement context.
2.2.6. Identify specific aspects of movement patterns important for performance improvement and injury prevention.
3.2.2. Describe the individual and integrated physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise under normal conditions, in different environments, and by external influences (e.g. ergogenic aids or technologies).
4.2.1. Select and apply a range of evidence-based tools and methods to prescribe monitor and evaluate exercise load and progress based on the needs of individuals.
4.2.10. Design and deliver evidence-based, exercise-based interventions and apply behavioural strategies that meet the needs and preferences of clients.
4.2.12. Deliver an exercise-based intervention for clients with medical conditions, injuries or disabilities that have been prescribed by a health professional qualified in clinical exercise prescription.
4.2.2. Interpret data obtained during a client assessment to prescribe, deliver and monitor physical activity and exercise-based interventions.
4.2.3. Analyse a broad range of exercise modalities and select appropriate exercises and equipment to suit the needs and abilities of clients including consideration of social determinants of health.
4.2.4. Apply the principles of motor control and learning, functional anatomy and biomechanics to assess movement and to recognise dysfunctional movement patterns and unsafe exercise technique.
4.2.5. Select and apply learning cues and movement progressions for teaching and correcting movement and exercise technique.
4.2.6. Identify and explain the common contraindications for participation in exercise and the associated risks.
4.2.7. Identify, interpret, report and take appropriate action regarding adverse signs and symptoms that may arise during exercise, sport and recovery.
4.2.8. Evaluate and monitor exercise-based interventions to ensure client safety.
4.2.9. Evaluate and record client progress during an exercise-based intervention and communicate with the client, and families, carers and other health and exercise professionals where appropriate.
5.2.4. Describe the impact of body proportions on body composition and function.
5.2.5. Describe the adaptations that can occur within the neuro-musculoskeletal system as a result of deconditioning, ageing and injury, and the role of physical activity and exercise for preventing functional decline.
5.2.6. Analyse and evaluate results from static and dynamic assessments and provide recommendations for exercise prescription.
5.2.7. Analyse movement identifying which muscles are active in producing and controlling a movement of a joint.
7.2.1. Select and apply appropriate assessment procedures, including screening of appropriate social determinants of health, goal setting, obtaining informed consent and a relevant medical history, and performing a pre-exercise risk assessment and understand when onward referrals are warranted.
7.2.2. Identify and use the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, physical activity and exercise assessments.
7.2.3. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerations that may require the modification of assessments and make appropriate adjustments for diverse individuals.
7.2.4. Explain the scientific rationale, reliability, validity, assumptions and limitations of common assessments.
7.2.6. Select, develop and conduct appropriate protocols for safe, effective and culturally sensitive assessments including risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the health and assessment of exercise science.
7.2.7. Identify the need for guidance or further information from an appropriate health professional and recognise when medical supervision is required before or during an assessment and when to cease a test.
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Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - ESSA
1.2.1. Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct.
1.2.2. Practise in accordance with ethically relevant legislation, regulations, and standards that apply to AEPs including privacy, confidentiality, data security, informed consent, and record-keeping.
1.2.3. Differentiate and select verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that are contextually appropriate, timely, accessible, and respectful to clients, population groups, and relevant others.
1.2.4. Develop effective, concise, respectful, and informative clinical documentation, including case notes and reports, and apply appropriate record keeping practices.
1.2.7. Develop reflective practices through self-reflection, seeking and engaging with feedback from colleagues and clients, critically evaluating service delivery and outcomes, and engaging in ongoing learning.
2.2.2. Examine principles of biopsychosocial care, value-based care, person-centred care and social and cultural determinants of health and apply this to promote health and well-being for individual clients and population groups.
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
1.2.3. Choose and apply a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication methods appropriate to the client and/or population, carers and other health and exercise professionals.
1.2.5. Distinguish roles of exercise professionals and health professionals within exercise science settings and judge when to refer.
13.2.4. Interpret and analyse the factors that influence and predict exercise adherence.
13.2.6. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately to assist clients from diverse populations to change their health and physical activity behaviours.
4.2.1. Select and apply a range of evidence-based tools and methods to prescribe monitor and evaluate exercise load and progress based on the needs of individuals.
4.2.10. Design and deliver evidence-based, exercise-based interventions and apply behavioural strategies that meet the needs and preferences of clients.
4.2.12. Deliver an exercise-based intervention for clients with medical conditions, injuries or disabilities that have been prescribed by a health professional qualified in clinical exercise prescription.
4.2.2. Interpret data obtained during a client assessment to prescribe, deliver and monitor physical activity and exercise-based interventions.
4.2.4. Apply the principles of motor control and learning, functional anatomy and biomechanics to assess movement and to recognise dysfunctional movement patterns and unsafe exercise technique.
4.2.5. Select and apply learning cues and movement progressions for teaching and correcting movement and exercise technique.
4.2.6. Identify and explain the common contraindications for participation in exercise and the associated risks.
4.2.7. Identify, interpret, report and take appropriate action regarding adverse signs and symptoms that may arise during exercise, sport and recovery.
4.2.8. Evaluate and monitor exercise-based interventions to ensure client safety.
4.2.9. Evaluate and record client progress during an exercise-based intervention and communicate with the client, and families, carers and other health and exercise professionals where appropriate.
7.2.1. Select and apply appropriate assessment procedures, including screening of appropriate social determinants of health, goal setting, obtaining informed consent and a relevant medical history, and performing a pre-exercise risk assessment and understand when onward referrals are warranted.
7.2.2. Identify and use the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, physical activity and exercise assessments.
7.2.3. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerations that may require the modification of assessments and make appropriate adjustments for diverse individuals.
7.2.4. Explain the scientific rationale, reliability, validity, assumptions and limitations of common assessments.
7.2.6. Select, develop and conduct appropriate protocols for safe, effective and culturally sensitive assessments including risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the health and assessment of exercise science.
7.2.7. Identify the need for guidance or further information from an appropriate health professional and recognise when medical supervision is required before or during an assessment and when to cease a test.
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Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - ESSA
2.2.1. Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and other determinants of health and function and apply these to inform safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for individuals and population groups throughout all stages of their life.
2.2.2. Examine principles of biopsychosocial care, value-based care, person-centred care and social and cultural determinants of health and apply this to promote health and well-being for individual clients and population groups.
2.2.3. Evaluate physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise for clients across the full health spectrum.
2.2.4. Evaluate the effect of commonly prescribed medications, diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical, and other interventions on both resting and exercise-related physiological responses across the full health spectrum.
2.2.5. Evaluate research findings and apply exercise prescription principles to develop recommendations and interventions, including targeted exercise prescription for the purposes of optimising health status, function, recovery, independence, and participation.
2.2.6. Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes.
2.2.8. Evaluate and apply contextual learning principles and behaviour change strategies to improve health outcomes, increase engagement, motivation, and adherence, and empower self-management of health conditions.
3.2.1. Formulate appropriate screening processes to evaluate and stratify risk for participation in assessments and interventions, including consideration of appropriate service modalities for clients.
3.2.3. Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions.
3.2.4. Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions.
3.2.5. Evaluate and record assessment outcomes in a timely and accurate manner to inform practice and communicate outcomes and relevance to goals effectively to clients and relevant others.
3.2.7. Distinguish when client needs are outside of scope or competence and take appropriate, timely actions including engaging effectively with other professionals.
3.2.8. Choose and use relevant technology and equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.
4.2.2. Design, prescribe, deliver, and monitor safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for clients with complex presentations, including those with acute and chronic health conditions and multiple comorbidities.
4.2.3. Formulate and apply strategies to manage risks, evaluate progress, and adapt recommendations and interventions in partnership with clients based on needs and measured outcomes.
4.2.4. Create and apply inclusive, respectful, and effective communication strategies to educate and engage clients in informed decision-making about purpose, benefits, risks, options, and costs for proposed interventions, expected outcomes, and strategies for future prevention.
4.2.5. Apply and evaluate exercise prescription, health behaviour, and lifestyle change strategies and education, in partnership with clients to increase engagement, motivation and adherence, and improve health and well-being.
4.2.6. Formulate strategies during treatment to empower clients to undertake safe and effective self-management during and following discharge from interventions.
4.2.7. Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients and relevant others about progress and outcomes of interventions, including appropriate reporting.
4.2.8. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and their outcomes including the selection, interpretation, and reporting of outcome measures to inform future practice.
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
4.2.12. Deliver an exercise-based intervention for clients with medical conditions, injuries or disabilities that have been prescribed by a health professional qualified in clinical exercise prescription.
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Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - ESSA
2.2.1. Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and other determinants of health and function and apply these to inform safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for individuals and population groups throughout all stages of their life.
2.2.2. Examine principles of biopsychosocial care, value-based care, person-centred care and social and cultural determinants of health and apply this to promote health and well-being for individual clients and population groups.
2.2.3. Evaluate physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise for clients across the full health spectrum.
2.2.4. Evaluate the effect of commonly prescribed medications, diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical, and other interventions on both resting and exercise-related physiological responses across the full health spectrum.
2.2.5. Evaluate research findings and apply exercise prescription principles to develop recommendations and interventions, including targeted exercise prescription for the purposes of optimising health status, function, recovery, independence, and participation.
2.2.6. Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes.
2.2.8. Evaluate and apply contextual learning principles and behaviour change strategies to improve health outcomes, increase engagement, motivation, and adherence, and empower self-management of health conditions.
3.2.1. Formulate appropriate screening processes to evaluate and stratify risk for participation in assessments and interventions, including consideration of appropriate service modalities for clients.
3.2.3. Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions.
3.2.4. Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions.
3.2.5. Evaluate and record assessment outcomes in a timely and accurate manner to inform practice and communicate outcomes and relevance to goals effectively to clients and relevant others.
3.2.7. Distinguish when client needs are outside of scope or competence and take appropriate, timely actions including engaging effectively with other professionals.
3.2.8. Choose and use relevant technology and equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.
4.2.2. Design, prescribe, deliver, and monitor safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for clients with complex presentations, including those with acute and chronic health conditions and multiple comorbidities.
4.2.3. Formulate and apply strategies to manage risks, evaluate progress, and adapt recommendations and interventions in partnership with clients based on needs and measured outcomes.
4.2.4. Create and apply inclusive, respectful, and effective communication strategies to educate and engage clients in informed decision-making about purpose, benefits, risks, options, and costs for proposed interventions, expected outcomes, and strategies for future prevention.
4.2.5. Apply and evaluate exercise prescription, health behaviour, and lifestyle change strategies and education, in partnership with clients to increase engagement, motivation and adherence, and improve health and well-being.
4.2.6. Formulate strategies during treatment to empower clients to undertake safe and effective self-management during and following discharge from interventions.
4.2.7. Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients and relevant others about progress and outcomes of interventions, including appropriate reporting.
4.2.8. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and their outcomes including the selection, interpretation, and reporting of outcome measures to inform future practice.
Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - ESSA
4.2.12. Deliver an exercise-based intervention for clients with medical conditions, injuries or disabilities that have been prescribed by a health professional qualified in clinical exercise prescription.
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Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.2.1 A T Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct.
1.2.2 A T Practise in accordance with ethically relevant legislation, regulations, and standards that apply to AEPs including privacy, confidentiality, data security, informed consent, and record-keeping.
1.2.3 A T Differentiate and select verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that are contextually appropriate, timely, accessible, and respectful to clients, population groups, and relevant others.
1.2.4 A T Develop effective, concise, respectful, and informative clinical documentation, including case notes and reports, and apply appropriate record keeping practices.
1.2.6 A T Practise collaboratively and effectively with other professionals, including seeking feedback and input to inform decision-making, delegating tasks, and referring to other professionals and services where appropriate.
1.2.7 T Develop reflective practices through self-reflection, seeking and engaging with feedback from colleagues and clients, critically evaluating service delivery and outcomes, and engaging in ongoing learning.
2.2.1 A T Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and other determinants of health and function and apply these to inform safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for individuals and population groups throughout all stages of their life.
2.2.2 A T Examine principles of biopsychosocial care, value-based care, person-centred care and social and cultural determinants of health and apply this to promote health and well-being for individual clients and population groups.
2.2.3 A T Evaluate physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise for clients across the full health spectrum.
2.2.4 A T Evaluate the effect of commonly prescribed medications, diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical, and other interventions on both resting and exercise-related physiological responses across the full health spectrum.
2.2.5 A Evaluate research findings and apply exercise prescription principles to develop recommendations and interventions, including targeted exercise prescription for the purposes of optimising health status, function, recovery, independence, and participation.
2.2.6 A T Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes.
2.2.8 A T Evaluate and apply contextual learning principles and behaviour change strategies to improve health outcomes, increase engagement, motivation, and adherence, and empower self-management of health conditions.
3.2.1 A T Formulate appropriate screening processes to evaluate and stratify risk for participation in assessments and interventions, including consideration of appropriate service modalities for clients.
3.2.3 A Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions.
3.2.4 A T Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions.
3.2.5 A Evaluate and record assessment outcomes in a timely and accurate manner to inform practice and communicate outcomes and relevance to goals effectively to clients and relevant others.
3.2.7 A T Distinguish when client needs are outside of scope or competence and take appropriate, timely actions including engaging effectively with other professionals.
3.2.8 A T Choose and use relevant technology and equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.
4.2.1 A T Formulate evidence-based exercise prescription, interventions, and recommendations that address health and treatment related client needs, preferences, goals, and abilities, assessment findings, and social and cultural determinants of health.
4.2.2 A T Design, prescribe, deliver, and monitor safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for clients with complex presentations, including those with acute and chronic health conditions and multiple comorbidities.
4.2.3 A T Formulate and apply strategies to manage risks, evaluate progress, and adapt recommendations and interventions in partnership with clients based on needs and measured outcomes.
4.2.4 A T Create and apply inclusive, respectful, and effective communication strategies to educate and engage clients in informed decision-making about purpose, benefits, risks, options, and costs for proposed interventions, expected outcomes, and strategies for future prevention.
4.2.5 A T Apply and evaluate exercise prescription, health behaviour, and lifestyle change strategies and education, in partnership with clients to increase engagement, motivation and adherence, and improve health and well-being.
4.2.6 A T Formulate strategies during treatment to empower clients to undertake safe and effective self-management during and following discharge from interventions.
4.2.7 A T Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients and relevant others about progress and outcomes of interventions, including appropriate reporting.
4.2.8 A T Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and their outcomes including the selection, interpretation, and reporting of outcome measures to inform future practice.
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Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.2.3 A T P Choose and apply a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication methods appropriate to the client and/or population, carers and other health and exercise professionals.
1.2.5 A T P Distinguish roles of exercise professionals and health professionals within exercise science settings and judge when to refer.
1.2.6 T P Identify risks and apply appropriate risk management strategies to the professional practice of exercise science.
10.2.2 T Explain the changes in motor function that may occur with motor learning and development across the lifespan.
10.2.3 T Identify the strengths and limitations of techniques to assess processes of motor learning and motor control.
10.2.4 T Discuss the common theoretical models proposed to explain motor control and the processes of motor learning.
10.2.5 T Assess aspects of an individual’s motor function in physical activity and exercise contexts including applying risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the motor learning and control of exercise science.
10.2.6 T Design motor learning environments and protocols to maximise each individual’s specific motor learning and control outcomes, as appropriate in physical activity and exercise contexts.
13.2.4 A T P Interpret and analyse the factors that influence and predict exercise adherence.
13.2.6 A T P Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately to assist clients from diverse populations to change their health and physical activity behaviours.
2.2.2 T Apply the principles of the biomechanical analysis of human movement to activities of daily living across a broad range of populations.
2.2.3 T Analyse biomechanical problems and develop and implement relevant intervention strategies to the movement context.
2.2.5 T Choose and apply appropriate communication to explain scientific data and movement techniques to clients and other professionals.
2.2.6 T Identify specific aspects of movement patterns important for performance improvement and injury prevention.
3.2.2 A T P Describe the individual and integrated physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise under normal conditions, in different environments, and by external influences (e.g. ergogenic aids or technologies).
3.2.3 A T P Design exercise-based interventions to maintain and/or improve health and fitness, wellbeing and performance that consider the physiological responses to acute exercise, and the adaptations to chronic exercise.
4.2.1 A T P Select and apply a range of evidence-based tools and methods to prescribe monitor and evaluate exercise load and progress based on the needs of individuals.
4.2.10 A T P Design and deliver evidence-based, exercise-based interventions and apply behavioural strategies that meet the needs and preferences of clients.
4.2.12 A T Deliver an exercise-based intervention for clients with medical conditions, injuries or disabilities that have been prescribed by a health professional qualified in clinical exercise prescription.
4.2.2 A T P Interpret data obtained during a client assessment to prescribe, deliver and monitor physical activity and exercise-based interventions.
4.2.3 A T P Analyse a broad range of exercise modalities and select appropriate exercises and equipment to suit the needs and abilities of clients including consideration of social determinants of health.
4.2.4 A T P Apply the principles of motor control and learning, functional anatomy and biomechanics to assess movement and to recognise dysfunctional movement patterns and unsafe exercise technique.
4.2.5 A T P Select and apply learning cues and movement progressions for teaching and correcting movement and exercise technique.
4.2.6 A T P Identify and explain the common contraindications for participation in exercise and the associated risks.
4.2.7 A T P Identify, interpret, report and take appropriate action regarding adverse signs and symptoms that may arise during exercise, sport and recovery.
4.2.8 A T P Evaluate and monitor exercise-based interventions to ensure client safety.
4.2.9 A T P Evaluate and record client progress during an exercise-based intervention and communicate with the client, and families, carers and other health and exercise professionals where appropriate.
5.2.4 T Describe the impact of body proportions on body composition and function.
5.2.5 T Describe the adaptations that can occur within the neuro-musculoskeletal system as a result of deconditioning, ageing and injury, and the role of physical activity and exercise for preventing functional decline.
5.2.6 A T P Analyse and evaluate results from static and dynamic assessments and provide recommendations for exercise prescription.
5.2.7 T Analyse movement identifying which muscles are active in producing and controlling a movement of a joint.
7.2.1 A T P Select and apply appropriate assessment procedures, including screening of appropriate social determinants of health, goal setting, obtaining informed consent and a relevant medical history, and performing a pre-exercise risk assessment and understand when onward referrals are warranted.
7.2.2 A T P Identify and use the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, physical activity and exercise assessments.
7.2.3 A T P Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerations that may require the modification of assessments and make appropriate adjustments for diverse individuals.
7.2.4 A T P Explain the scientific rationale, reliability, validity, assumptions and limitations of common assessments.
7.2.5 A T P Describe the principles and rationale for the calibration of equipment in commonly used in assessments and recognise and recalibrate equipment when required.
7.2.6 A T P Select, develop and conduct appropriate protocols for safe, effective and culturally sensitive assessments including risk management and risk assessment concepts associated with the health and assessment of exercise science.
7.2.7 A T P Identify the need for guidance or further information from an appropriate health professional and recognise when medical supervision is required before or during an assessment and when to cease a test.

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The group exercise instruction assessment will be examined in a practical session (week 3) compared to the submission of a video recording. An athlete case study focused on designing an exercise management plan has replaced developing and delivering a training program to a student in the cohort.

All assessment tasks are compulsory and special consideration is required for non-submission/non-attendance of any task. Failure to complete any assessment task will lead to an absent fail (AF) result.

Work, health and safety

WHS Compliance Checklist must be completed in Week 1.

Pre-exercise screening will be required prior to participating in a practical exercise session. 

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