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Title Plan and teach a Pump class
3 Credits Level
Purpose
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the basic exercise techniques and related progressions, preparatory movements and stretches used in Pump classes; design a Pump class and describe how it caters for the expected participants, their conditioning goals, and the level of difficulty of the class; prepare to teach a safe and effective Pump class; and teach a planned Pump class.
Classification
Available grade
Entry information
Fitness > Group Fitness Instruction
Achieved
Critical health and safety prerequisites
Unit 6401, Provide first aid , or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1 Definitions
Exercise Technique is how an exercise is done including the form the body takes when doing that exercise.
Exercise Pattern is the repetition of a technique to the beat of the music.
Choreography refers to how a series of exercises are performed and linked together to create an exercise routine.
The key joints involved in a movement are those that the active muscle group spans and therefore acts across. For example, in the lunge it would be the hip joint and knee joint.
2 In outcomes 1 and 2 where the exercise technique is actually a warm-up for other techniques or does not require a warm-up due to its simplicity or low intensity, the candidate is considered competent where they correctly identify that a specific warmup for the technique is not required.
In outcome 4 the exercise techniques must be demonstrated whilst the candidate is instructing a class of at least five participants.
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Outcome 1
Describe the basic exercise techniques and related progressions, preparatory movements and stretches used in Pump classes.
Range must include but is not limited to – one squat exercise and one lunge exercise, two exercises that work the chest, two exercises that work the back, one exercise that works the shoulders, one exercise that works the biceps, one exercise that works the triceps, two abdominal exercises.
Evidence requirements
1.1 The basic exercise techniques used in Pump classes are described in terms of the muscle groups used, the key joints involved and the placement, path and alignment of body parts.
1.2 For each basic technique two options for exercise progression are described using examples.
1.3 For each basic technique a dynamic stretch or preparatory movement appropriate for .warming up for the technique, and a static stretch appropriate for relaxing muscles involved in the technique are described.
Range dynamic stretch or preparatory movement must include
– the name of the movement, tempo, range, key technique points; static stretch must include – name of stretch, muscles being stretched, typical duration, path of stretch, breathing used, placement of body parts, alignment of body parts.
Outcome 2
Design a Pump class and describe how it caters for the expected participants, their conditioning goals, and the level of difficulty of the class.
Evidence requirements
2.1 The purpose of the Pump class is defined in a class plan in terms of expected participants, conditioning goals and level.
2.2 The overall class structure, class components and sequence of those components, and safety considerations are described in a class plan.
Range class components covered must include – warm-up, conditioning components, cool down.
2.3 The music for the class is described in a class plan in terms of type, volume, speed and safety considerations.
2.4 The exercise patterns for the class are described in a class plan in terms of
Intensity options and duration.
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For each component of the class, the choreographic progressions to be used are described in the class plan.
Range may include but is not limited to – linear progression, add-ons, pyramids, holding patterns, movement transitions.
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Outcome 3
The verbal and non-verbal cues to be used for each component of the class are described in the class plan.
Prepare to teach a safe and effective Pump class.
Evidence requirements
3.1 Preparation ensures instructor and participants’ safety in a Pump class.
Range contingency plans for accidents and emergencies; limitations of instructor’s role; instructor and participants’ footwear, clothing, and fluid requirements; und erstanding of class purpose and participants’ skill and fitness levels; understanding of class demands and necessary instructor’s fitness and skill level required to teach safely; class set up to minimise voice load; class participant screening procedure completed (may be verbal or written but must cover all contra-indications for safe participation); music selection; equipment set up.
3.2 Preparation allows for effective teaching of a Pump class.
Range must include but is not limited to – instructor presentation suitable for the purpose of the class and audience, contingency planning for class interruptions, instructor’s fitness and skill level required to teach effectively, the participants’ skill and fitness level required to take part effectively, unde rstanding of instructor’s role within the class setting, music preparation and use, equipment preparation, contingency plan for audio or equipment failure/problems.
Outcome 4
Teach a planned Pump class.
Evidence requirements
4.1 Participants are welcomed and given initial instructions to enable participants to safely and effectively begin the class.
Range must include but is not limited to – general welcome (to new participants and all participants), introduction (instructor name, class type), explanation (class purpose, duration and format), safety instructions (including emergency exits, assembly points in case of fire);
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4.2 Effective verbal instruction is applied to enable participants to safely and effectively complete the class.
Range voice projection, tone, pace and pitch, explanations, questioning, cueing (including giving instructions, directions, corrections and positive feedback).
4.3 Effective non-verbal instruction is applied to enable participants to safely and effectively complete the class.
Range positive body language, instructor positioning (room position and mirror imaging), instructor actions (directive gestures of face, hands or body), instructor technique (form and flow of movements instructed).
4.4 Pump exercise techniques are demonstrated to enable participants to safely and effectively complete the class.
Range technique includes – physical execution, flow of movement, tempo; techniques demonstrated must include are but not limited to – one squat exercise and one lunge exercise, two exercises that work the chest, two exercises that work the back, one exercise that works the shoulders, one exercise that works the biceps, one exercise that works the triceps, two abdominal exercises.
4.5 Class is delivered in accordance with the class plan.
Range pre-screen, warm-up, cool down, exercise changes, intensities, timing, duration of phases, sequencing of exercises and choreography.
4.6 Instructor responds during class to ensure safety, class purpose, and participant needs are met.
Range instructor may respond to own needs (own voice, fatigue, fluid intake, technique), class participants and their reactions (effort, motivation, skill, enjoyment, safety, technique), and environment
(music, temperature, humidity, hazards); responses may include but are not limited to
– actions taken (for example turning audio down/up), adjustment of instruction (for example change in verbal or non-verbal cueing, offering technique options), adjustment of environment (for example turning the air conditioning on).
4.7 Instructor closes session in accordance with the class plan.
Range must include – gaining participants’ attention, summarising sessions purpose, asking for feedback from participants, offering the
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Replacement information This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard
27712.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment
Registration
Review
1
2
23 February 2007
17 May 2012
31 December 2015
31 December 2015
Rollover 3 19 September 2013 31 December 2015
Rollover 4 10 December 2015 31 December 2016
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
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