Course Title: Promote functional movement capacity

Element:

1. Consolidate understanding of functional movement.

Element:

2. Inform clients of importance of functional movement.

Element:

3. Recognise and analyse client functional movement.

Element:

4. Consider static posture.

Element:

5. Implement functional exercise strategies.

Week 37

Introduction to PFMC

Introduction to The Anatomy Trains

Upper Cross Syndrome – Cervical & Thoracic

Week 39

Upper Cross Syndrome – Thoracic Scapulae & GHJ

Week 41

Upper Cross Syndrome – Thoracic Scapulae & GHJ

Week 43

Lower Cross Syndrome – Anterior Rotation of the Pelvis

Week 45

Patellofemoral Dysfuntion leading to Patella Tracking Syndrome (PTS)

Achillies Tendinopathy

Elements

Performance Criteria

Related Assessment Tasks

Assessment Method/

Types of Evidence  

1.2    Use knowledge of functional movement in day-to-day professional practice.

Skills Checklist

Workplace Performance

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B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

Foundation Skills:      Yes   No

1. Consolidate understanding of functional movement

1. Source and access information on functional movement relevant to fitness outcomes in line with accepted movement and exercise technique standards.

Clinic observation skills checklist

E

1. Discuss/explain how understanding of functional movement contributes to safe/optimum technique and skill development.

Practical assessment 1

D

1. Inform clients of importance of functional movement.

1. Review pre-exercise health screening, risk stratification, and health assessment procedures as required

Practical assessment 1

D

1. Refer client to a medical or allied health professional as required.

Practical assessment 1

D

Practical assessment 1

D

1. Recognise and analyse client functional movement.

1. Provide clear and accurate instruction and demonstration during relevant movements and exercises.

Practical assessment 1

D

1. Observe functional movement, range of movement and exercise capacity to identify any joint mobility or movement restrictions.

Practical assessment 1

D

1. Observe and record any client balance, stability or coordination limitations.

Practical assessment 1

D

1. Determine need for further evaluation and seek guidance from an appropriate allied health professional as required.

Practical assessment 1

D

1. Consider static posture.

1. Apply understanding of postural mechanisms and symptoms of poor posture to client observation and consultation.

Practical assessment 1

D

1. Identify and document joints, muscles and connective tissues that would benefit from functional exercise strategies.

Practical assessment 1

D

5. Implement functional exercise strategies.

5.1 Develop strategies to promote functional movement, exercise performance and reduce likelihood of injury.

Practical assessment 1

D

Modify client exercise technique and dynamic posture as required.

Practical assessment 1

D

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role. This must include period(s) totalling at least eight hours comprising at least five different client contact sessions, and:

• observe and analyse functional movement capacity for at least five clients in line with accepted movement and technique standards incorporating the following for each client:

• at least three functional movements
• movement and exercise observation in the following movement patterns and scenarios:

• push
• pull
• squat
• lunge
• rotate
• overhead press
• overhead pull
• with and without equipment
• loaded and unloaded

• identification of joint mobility or movement restrictions against typical range of movement for major joint complexes, with consideration of:

• joint movement
• muscle action
• passive range
• active range
• functional range
• joint and muscle interactions

• stability of major joint complexes, relevant to the client’s needs, level of risk and experience
• balance and coordination, relevant to the client’s needs, level of risk and experience
• a variety of functional movement measurement tools to support dynamic posture analysis:

• flexometer
• goniometer
• plumb line
• grid
• plurimeter
• pressure biofeedback unit
• photographic technology
• video analysis
• tape measure

• identify each client’s capacity to activate and achieve good muscle function in all of the following muscle groups, using at least three muscle activation exercises per client:

• core abdominals
• glutes
• hamstrings
• hip flexors
• rotator cuff
• chest
• back

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

• legislative obligations and organisational policies and procedures in relation to:

• duty of care
• work health and safety/occupational health and safety
• confidentiality of client information
• professional ethics
• appropriate collection and storage of client information

• the relationship between injury, injury prevention and the following postural variances:

• structural and functional variances
• kyphosis
• rounded shoulders
• winging of scapula
• increased or decreased lordosis
• excessive posterior or anterior pelvic tilt
• scoliosis
• genu varum or genu valgum
• increased pronation of foot or ankle complex
• increased supination of foot or ankle complex
• hyperextension of knees
• lateral tilt of pelvis or head
• forward head posture
• rotated patella

• ideal postural alignment:

• normal spinal curves
• straight line running though:

• ear lobe
• anterior shoulder joint
• vertebral bodies of L1-5
• posterior hip joint
• anterior knee joint
• anterior ankle joint
• transverse abdominus
• pelvic floor muscles

• relationship of poor posture and risk of injury and muscular deficits:

• diminished muscle strength or endurance
• increased muscle tension/tone
• limited flexibility
• limited function

• postural influences affecting dysfunctional movement patterns and exercise technique
• typical range of movement for major joint complexes
• deviations in posture or functional limitations at commencement, during, at completion of exercise or movement:

• asymmetrical muscle tone
• spinal curvature – lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis
• scapula setting:

• winging of scapula
• anterior tipping/tilting
• upward/downward rotation

• pelvis position:

• anterior/posterior
• rotation

• knee alignment:

• varus/valgus

• foot alignment:

• internal/external rotation
• pronation/supination

• forward head
• sitting/standing/supine
• locomotive gait – walking, jogging, running

• role of muscles in contractions:

• agonist/prime mover
• antagonist
• fixator
• assistor/synergist

• causes of poor posture:

• congenial abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system
• poor muscle strength
• poor muscle endurance
• muscle imbalance
• lack of mobility
• damage to bony structures
• damage to connective tissue including ligaments and cartilage

• muscle activation, correct execution, and teaching points for primal functional movement patterns:

• push
• pull
• squat
• lunge
• rotate
• overhead press
• overhead pull

• role of muscle activation in functional movement and exercise performance:

• muscle sensory reception
• reciprocal inhibition

• normal range of movement for major joint complexes
• characteristics of balance and balance exercise:

• base of support
• centre of gravity
• limits of stability
• components of balance maintenance
• variation of stance
• variation of surfaces or equipment
• balance disturbance
• progression of balance exercises

• characteristics of coordination and agility:

• fine motor skills
• gross motor skills
• hand-eye skills
• progression of coordination or agility exercises

• changes to centre of gravity caused by:

• pregnancy
• overweight
• inappropriate footwear
• behaviours
• work practices
• sport or leisure activities

• industry endorsed scope of practice for a personal trainer
• industry endorsed pre-exercise screening and risk stratification protocols
• role of medical or allied health professionals for referral or guidance
• reasons for referral to an appropriate medical or allied health professional:

• pain upon presentation to initial session/induction
• history of uncontrolled/unresolved pain
• abnormal/inconsistent pain patterns which may point towards a pathology
• pain during movement or exercise
• static postural deviations
• an inability to correct static or dynamic posture
• restricted joint range of movement, strength imbalance or balance, stability or coordination concern that is limiting function
• a diagnosed muscle, bone or joint problem with medical or allied health advice that the problem could be made worse by participating in physical activity/exercise
• identified through industry endorsed pre-exercise screening and risk stratification.

Practical assessment 1

&

Clinic Observation skills checklist

D & E

Core Skills from the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)

• Reading

• Oral Communication

• Learning