NZQA registered unit standard
27711 version 1
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Title
Instruct an indoor Cycling class
Level
3
Credits
7
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of the basic exercise techniques and related
modifications to increase or decrease intensity levels, pre-class
safety checks and set-up techniques used in indoor Cycling
classes, and instruct an indoor Cycling class.
Classification
Fitness > Group Fitness Instruction
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Modifications to increase or decrease intensity levels – these may also be called
progressions or regressions.
Seated cycling – emulates riding on a flat road and can be used for work or recovery.
Seated hill climb – emulates cycling up a moderate incline hill.
Standing cycling – emulates riding on a flat road and can also be used for recovery.
Standing hill climb – a more advanced move that emulates climbing a steep hill.
Jumps – an advanced move with resistance usually moderate.
Seated sprint – emulates the power output of a sprint finish in a cycling race.
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 modifications to
increase or decrease intensity levels, pre-class safety checks and set-up techniques used
in indoor Cycling classes.
Range
may include but is not limited to – seated cycling, seated hill climb, standing
cycling, standing hill climb, jumps, seated sprint.
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
27711 version 1
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Evidence requirements
1.1
The basic exercise techniques used in indoor Cycle 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
Exercise modifications to increase or decrease intensity levels for each
technique are described using examples in accordance with the class plan.
Range
1.3
Pre-class cycle safety checks are described and demonstrated in accordance
with facility policy and procedures.
Range
1.4
two examples per technique.
straps, resistance, good working order.
Pre-class cycle set-up techniques are described and demonstrated with
participants in accordance with the class plan, facility and manufacturer
requirements.
Range
seat and handle bar height, seat and handle bar position, safety
requirements.
Outcome 2
Instruct an indoor Cycling class.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Warm up techniques to prepare muscles are described and safely and
effectively demonstrated in accordance with the class plan.
Range
2.2
Participant performance is monitored and modifications to increase or decrease
individual intensity levels are communicated in accordance with the class plan.
Range
2.3
must include but are not limited – riding in the saddle, slowly
increasing resistance, pedalling technique.
must include but is not limited to – riding posture, hand positions,
using resistance correctly, technique modifications, leg speed.
Motivational instructions are communicated in accordance with the class plan.
Range
must include but is not limited to – visualisation, levels of
resistance, intensity, leg speed.
Replacement information
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
This unit standard replaced unit standard 22774.
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
Planned review date
27711 version 1
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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.
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016