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Title
Plan and teach a High and Low class
Level
3
Credits
12
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the
basic exercise techniques and related progressions, preparatory
movements and stretches used in High and Low classes; design
a High and Low 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 High and Low
class; and teach a planned High and Low class.
Classification
Fitness > Group Fitness Instruction
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
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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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe the basic exercise techniques and related progressions, preparatory movements
and stretches used in High and Low classes.
Range
low impact options must include at least four of the following – side step (or step
touch), side tap (or toe tap side), back tap (or toe tap back), front tap – toe or heel
(or planter or heel dig), abductor raise (or side leg lift), knee lift (or knee raise), leg
curl (or hamstring curl), walk, walking on the spot (or march), easy walk (or V
step);
high impact options must include at least four of the following – side lunge, star
jumps, backward kick (or kick back), forward kick (or kick flick), side travel,
jumping knee, run, jog/run on spot;
arm lines must include – high arms short lever and long lever, forward arms short
lever and long lever, side arms short lever and long lever.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The basic exercise techniques used in High and Low 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 High and Low 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 High and Low class is defined in a class plan in terms of
expected participants, conditioning goals and level.
2.2
The overall class structure, class components, sequence of the components, and
safety considerations are described in a class plan.
Range
class components covered must include – warm-up, conditioning
components, cool down.
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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.
2.5
For each component of the class, the choreographic progressions to be used are
described in the class plan.
Range
2.6
may include but is not limited to – linear progression, add-ons,
pyramids, holding patterns, travelling, organised action, movement
transitions.
The verbal and non-verbal cues to be used for each component of the class are
described in the class plan.
Outcome 3
Prepare to teach a safe and effective High and Low class.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Preparation ensures instructor and participants’ safety in a High and Low class.
Range
3.2
contingency plans for accidents and emergencies; limitations of
instructor’s role; instructor and participants’ footwear, clothing, and
fluid requirements; understanding of class purpose and participants’
skill and fitness levels required; understanding of class demands
and instructor’s fitness and skill level required; class set up to
minimise voice load; class participant screening procedure (may be
oral or written but must cover all contra-indications for safe
participation); music selection; equipment set up.
Preparation allows for effective teaching of a High and Low 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 for
effective instruction, the participants’ skill and fitness level required
to take part effectively, understanding of instructor’s role within the
class setting, music preparation, equipment preparation,
contingency plan for audio or equipment failure/problems.
Outcome 4
Teach a planned High and Low class.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Participants are welcomed and given initial instructions to enable participants to
safely and effectively begin the class.
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Range
4.2
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).
High and Low exercise techniques are demonstrated to enable participants to
safely and effectively complete the class.
Range
4.5
voice projection, tone, pace and pitch, explanations, questioning,
cueing (including giving instructions, directions, corrections and
positive feedback).
Methods of non-verbal instruction are applied to enable participants to safely and
effectively complete the class.
Range
4.4
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);
may include but is not limited to – club information (for example
upcoming events, new classes, new products or services, location of
amenities).
Methods of verbal instruction are applied to enable participants to safely and
effectively complete the class.
Range
4.3
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techniques include – physical execution, flow of movement, tempo;
low impact technique options must include at least four of the
following – side step (or step touch), side tap (or toe tap side), back
tap (or toe tap back), front tap – toe or heel (or planter or heel dig),
abductor raise (or side leg lift), knee lift (or knee raise), leg curl (or
hamstring curl), walk, walking on the spot (or march), easy walk (or
V step);
high impact technique options must include at least four of the
following – side lunge, star jumps, backward kick (or kick back),
forward kick (or kick flick), side travel, jumping knee, run, jog/run on
spot;
arm lines must include – high arms short lever and long lever,
forward arms short lever and long lever, side arms short lever and
long lever.
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.
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4.6
Instructor responds during class to ensure safety, class purpose, and class
participant needs are met.
Range
4.7
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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).
Instructor closes session in accordance with the class plan.
must include – gaining participants’ attention, summarising sessions
purpose, asking for feedback from participants, offering the
opportunity for participants to ask questions, thanking participants,
farewelling participants;
may include – giving reminders.
Range
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
1
23 February 2007
31 December 2015
Review
2
17 May 2012
31 December 2015
Rollover
3
19 September 2013
31 December 2015
Rollover
4
10 December 2015
31 December 2016
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0099
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
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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CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact Skills Active Aotearoa Limited info@skillsactive.org.nz if you wish to
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