Vocational Training

Identify client fitness requirements.

Develop program plans.

Conduct exercise sessions.

Evaluate program.

Consider and confirm client needs, expectations and preferences using suitable questioning techniques.

Review and advise client of outcomes of pre-exercise health screening procedures.

Refer client to medical or allied health professionals as required.

Identify potential barriers to participation.

Develop and document client profile for re-evaluation purposes.

Determine type of training, training methods and equipment required to achieve client goals.

Calculate total training volume required to achieve client goals.

Develop and document program plans that incorporate key instructional information to target components of fitness.

Develop customised training sessions that include a variety of exercises and equipment to meet client needs.

Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for safety and maintenance requirements.

Provide clear exercise instructions and confirm client understanding.

Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment to client.

Monitor participation and performance to identify signs of exercise intolerance and modify as required.

Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support clients.

Modify session as required considering basic mechanics, safety and fitness outcomes.

Respond to clients experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.

Complete session documentation and progress notes.

Monitor and evaluate exercise program at appropriate intervals.

Request and respond to feedback from clients.

Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement.

Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions.

Evaluate program or activities and discuss modifications to program.

Document and update records of evaluation and modification of programs.