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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Design implement and instruct exercise programmes for older adults and increased risk

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14484	Design implement and instruct exercise programmes for older adults and increased risk
ORIGINATOR
SGB Sport
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts			Sport
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	20
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard in combination with context expertise standard(s) will be able design, implement and instruct exercise programmes for older adults and for participants with increased risk for exercise, taking into consideration the modifications, risks and benefits associated with exercise training for this special population

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that a learner wishing to enter a programme leading to this unit standard has workplace literacy and communication equivalent to NQF Level 4 and numeracy equivalent to NQF Level 3
plus
National Certificate in Fitness NQF level 5

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Guides to the scope and complexity of the specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge are provided in bullet points beneath each. These are prefaced by "for example" since they are neither comprehensive nor necessarily appropriate to all contexts. Alternatives must however be comparable in scope and complexity. These are intended only as a general guide to scope and complexity of what is required.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain the benefits and risks associated with physical activity for older adults

OUTCOME NOTES

Explain the benefits and risks associated with physical activity for older adults and increased risks participants

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

When conducting assessments, assessors must ensure that they are familiar with the full text of the Unit Standards being assessed.

They must ensure that the assessment covers the specific outcomes, critical cross-field outcomes and essential embedded knowledge.

As each situation is different, it will be necessary to develop assessment activities and tools, which are appropriate to the contexts in which practitioners are working. These activities and tools may include self-assessment, peer assessment, formative and summative assessment.

The specific outcomes and essential embedded knowledge must be assessed in relation to each other. If a practitioner is able to explain the essential embedded knowledge but is unable to perform the specific outcomes, they should not be assessed as competent. Similarly, if a practitioner is able to perform the specific outcomes but is unable to explain or justify their performance in terms of the essential embedded knowledge, they should not be assessed as competent.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment should include practical demonstration of competence, either in the workplace or through work-realistic, out-of-classroom simulation.

A range of assessment methods should be used, including:

Direct observation - watch the practitioner carry out the task or produce a desired outcome during the course of his or her normal work under normal workplace conditions
Product sample - examine the outcomes previously produced by the practitioner
Simulation of a specific task - set a specific task for the practitioner to demonstrate in a simulated environment
Questioning (verbal or written) - ask relevant questions linked to the unit standard
Testimony - collect a portfolio of evidence from suitable people (e.g.: reports from a third party)

Integrated assessment
It may be more effective and efficient to assess a number of unit standards together thus reducing the overall number of assessment 'events'.

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards

Ensure that commonalities, which exist between a number of unit standards, are captured in a way that makes sense for assessment.

Assessing the following will ensure that the specific outcomes, essential embedded knowledge and critical-cross-field outcomes are assessed:

Demonstrated ability to make DECISIONS about practice and to ACT accordingly:
1. Exercise programme is adapted developed according to the needs and fitness level of the older adult
2. Benefits and risks are considered and explained so that correct exercises can be chosen
3. Exercise technique is considered and correctly demonstrated by Practitioner

Demonstrated ability to learn from our actions and to ADAPT PERFORMANCE:
4. Communication style is adapted according to the fitness level of the older group, their age, gender and the type of class being given
5. Exercise modifications are made in consideration of environment and the ability of the individuals or group
6. Participants' exercise technique is monitored and affirmed or corrected by the Practitioner

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Design the appropriate exercise programme based on information obtained during the screening

OUTCOME NOTES

Design the appropriate exercise programme based on information obtained during the screening and exercise test data including intensity, duration, frequency, progression, precautions and type of physical activity

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Plan and modify exercise programmes, according to the health and fitness status

OUTCOME NOTES

Plan and modify exercise programmes, according to the health and fitness status and based on the specific needs of older adults or participants with increased risk or disabled participants

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Demonstrate and lead exercise programmes, utilising correct execution techniques

OUTCOME NOTES

For example:

Leading an activity session for elderly in an old age home

Teaching an obese woman appropriate exercise in a one-on-one situation

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Display the level of communication, supervision and appropriate monitoring

OUTCOME NOTES

Display the level of communication, supervision and appropriate monitoring recommended for this special population group in exercise programmes

For example:

Ensuring appropriate group size, volume of music for easier supervision of a class for men in their fifties

Using correct communication skills in a one-on-one exercise teaching situation with an elderly woman

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Ensure safe utilization of exercise accessories

OUTCOME NOTES

For example:

Being able to take an exercise class for seated participants

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Consider a complete activity in the workplace (the 'whole of work' approach) and see which unit standards relate to this activity.

Work out how practitioners could collect evidence on a number of unit standards at the same time covering all the critical aspects of the standards

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.

Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQAs policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between ETQAs (including professional bodies); and in terms of the moderation guideline detailed under point 4 immediately below.

Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described both in individual unit standards as well as the integrated competence described in the qualification.

Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution which is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Problem solving relates to specific outcomes:

Explain the benefits and risks associated with physical activity for older adults and increased risks participants

Design the appropriate exercise programme based on information obtained during the screening and exercise test data including intensity, duration, frequency, progression, precautions and type of physical activity

Plan and modify exercise programmes, according to the health and fitness status and based on the specific needs of older adults or participants with increased risk or disabled participants

Ensure safe utilization of exercise accessories

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Team work relates to specific outcomes:

Explain the benefits and risks associated with physical activity for older adults and increased risks participants

Design the appropriate exercise programme based on information obtained during the screening and exercise test data including intensity, duration, frequency, progression, precautions and type of physical activity

Plan and modify exercise programmes, according to the health and fitness status and based on the specific needs of older adults or participants with increased risk or disabled participants

Demonstrate and lead exercise programmes, utilising correct execution techniques

Display the level of communication, supervision and appropriate monitoring recommended for this special population group in exercise programmes

Ensure safe utilization of exercise accessories

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Self-organisation and management relates to specific outcomes:

Design the appropriate exercise programme based on information obtained during the screening and exercise test data including intensity, duration, frequency, progression, precautions and type of physical activity

Plan and modify exercise programmes, according to the health and fitness status and based on the specific needs of older adults or participants with increased risk or disabled participants

Display the level of communication, supervision and appropriate monitoring recommended for this special population group in exercise programmes

Ensure safe utilization of exercise accessories

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Information evaluation relates to specific outcomes:

Explain the benefits and risks associated with physical activity for older adults and increased risks participants

Design the appropriate exercise programme based on information obtained during the screening and exercise test data including intensity, duration, frequency, progression, precautions and type of physical activity

Plan and modify exercise programmes, according to the health and fitness status and based on the specific needs of older adults or participants with increased risk or disabled participants

Demonstrate and lead exercise programmes, utilising correct execution techniques

Display the level of communication, supervision and appropriate monitoring recommended for this special population group in exercise programmes

Ensure safe utilization of exercise accessories

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication relates to specific outcomes

Explain the benefits and risks associated with physical activity for older adults and increased risks participants

Design the appropriate exercise programme based on information obtained during the screening and exercise test data including intensity, duration, frequency, progression, precautions and type of physical activity

Plan and modify exercise programmes, according to the health and fitness status and based on the specific needs of older adults or participants with increased risk or disabled participants

Demonstrate and lead exercise programmes, utilising correct execution techniques

Display the level of communication, supervision and appropriate monitoring recommended for this special population group in exercise programmes

Ensure safe utilization of exercise accessories

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use of science and technology relates to specific outcomes:

Explain the benefits and risks associated with physical activity for older adults and increased risks participants

Design the appropriate exercise programme based on information obtained during the screening and exercise test data including intensity, duration, frequency, progression, precautions and type of physical activity

Plan and modify exercise programmes, according to the health and fitness status and based on the specific needs of older adults or participants with increased risk or disabled participants

Demonstrate and lead exercise programmes, utilising correct execution techniques

Display the level of communication, supervision and appropriate monitoring recommended for this special population group in exercise programmes

Ensure safe utilization of exercise accessories

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Inter-relatedness of systems relates to specific outcomes:

Explain the benefits and risks associated with physical activity for older adults and increased risks participants

Design the appropriate exercise programme based on information obtained during the screening and exercise test data including intensity, duration, frequency, progression, precautions and type of physical activity

Plan and modify exercise programmes, according to the health and fitness status and based on the specific needs of older adults or participants with increased risk or disabled participants

Demonstrate and lead exercise programmes, utilising correct execution techniques

Display the level of communication, supervision and appropriate monitoring recommended for this special population group in exercise programmes

Ensure safe utilization of exercise accessories

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Professional development relates to specific outcomes:

Explain the benefits and risks associated with physical activity for older adults and increased risks participants

Design the appropriate exercise programme based on information obtained during the screening and exercise test data including intensity, duration, frequency, progression, precautions and type of physical activity

Plan and modify exercise programmes, according to the health and fitness status and based on the specific needs of older adults or participants with increased risk or disabled participants

Demonstrate and lead exercise programmes, utilising correct execution techniques

Display the level of communication, supervision and appropriate monitoring recommended for this special population group in exercise programmes

Ensure safe utilization of exercise accessories

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

NOTES (1): ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The qualifying learner is able to demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of:

1. Exercise physiology of older adults
2. Physiology of ageing
3. Physiological implications for participants at increased risk
4. Implications of exercise for participants on medication
5. The scientific criteria underlying exercise prescription for this group
6. Applied kinesiology and biomechanics
7. The role of other health care practitioners and the appropriateness of referrals, when necessary.
8. Effects, benefits, dis-benefits of medication in relation to physical activity
9. The relationship between screening and exercise programme inter-relatedness of this to the needs of the exercise programme for older adults and participants at increased risk
10. Exercise training principles as they relate to the identified needs, abilities and goals of the fitness participant/s from this special population group. These would include cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility training principles, together with body composition knowledge
11. Exercise training methods as they relate to the functional fitness level and goals
12. Environmental considerations as they relate to the exercise programme
13. Nutritional principles as they apply to individual exercising nutritional needs to sustain designed exercise programme.
14. Effective communication skills as they apply to teaching safe and effective exercise for older adults and participants at increased risk
15. How to minimise the risk of injury and recognise the sign of distress and or fatigue
16. Safe use of equipment and accessories

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	67691	National Diploma: Fitness	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

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