NZQA registered unit standard
Title
Instruct a Step class
Level
3
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Credits
7
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of the basic exercise techniques and related
progressions, choreographic progressions and screenings used
in Step classes, and instruct a Step class.
Classification
Fitness > Group Fitness Instruction
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Exercise techniques refer to how exercise tasks are done, including the form the
body takes when doing exercises.
Choreography refers to how a series of exercises are performed and linked together
to create an exercise routine.
2
Facility policy and procedure refers to the operations manual or documented normal
operating procedures at a fitness facility.
3
All activities must be consistent with the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
4
The candidate must be assessed instructing a class of at least five participants.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic exercise techniques and related progressions,
choreographic progressions and screening used in Step classes.
Range
may include but is not limited to – step, tap, knee lift, leg curl, lateral leg, march,
kick, push ups, abdominal exercises.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The basic exercise techniques used in Step classes are described in terms of
the muscle groups used, and the placement, path and alignment of body parts.
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1.2
Exercise progressions for each technique are described and demonstrated
using examples in accordance with the class plan.
Range
1.3
two options per technique.
Choreographic progressions are described in accordance with the class plan.
Range
1.4
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may include but are not limited – linear progression, add-ons,
pyramids, holding patterns, travelling, organised action, movement
transitions.
Methods with which to screen participants, and contra-indications to look for are
implemented according to the facility policy and procedure.
Range
pre-exercise screen.
Outcome 2
Instruct a Step class.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The basic warm up techniques used in Step classes are described and
demonstrated in accordance with the class plan.
Range
2.2
Technique correction is communicated and safely and effectively demonstrated
in accordance with the class plan.
Range
2.3
heels on the step, entire foot on step, foot alignment, knees over
toes, upright posture.
Step exercise techniques are safely and effectively demonstrated in accordance
with the class plan.
Range
2.4
may include but is not limited to – on the floor, step touching,
double step touch, hamstring curls, walking back and forward,
move to warm up with bench, stepping up and down.
physical execution, flow of movement, tempo;
techniques demonstrated may include but are not limited to – step,
tap, knee lift, leg curl, lateral leg, march, kick, pushups, abdominal
exercise, appropriate warm up exercise (dynamic stretch or
preparatory movement);
for each technique – a minimum of two exercise progressions, one
static stretch.
Motivational instruction is safely and effectively demonstrated in accordance
with the class plan.
Range
reading the participant, establishing individual participants’
requirements, breaking down the complexity of moves.
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SSB Code 101576
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
27709 version 1
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Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 22773.
Planned review date
31 December 2017
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
17 May 2012
N/A
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
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
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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