NZQA registered unit standard 27713 version 1
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Title Instruct a cardio Martial Fit class
Level
Purpose
3 Credits 7
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the basic exercise techniques and pre-screening used in cardio Martial Fit group fitness classes, and instruct a cardio Martial Fit group fitness class.
Classification
Available grade
Fitness > Group Fitness Instruction
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1 Definition
Exercise techniques refer to how exercise tasks are done, including the form the body takes when doing exercises.
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.
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic exercise techniques and pre-screening used in cardio
Martial Fit group fitness classes.
Evidence requirements
1.1 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of martial arts techniques as applied in cardio
Martial Fit classes.
Range must include but is not limited to
– jabs, punches, no locking of joints, kicking and punching combinations, breathing, core activation, synchronising kicking and body movements, choreographing technique.
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27713 version 1
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The basic exercise techniques used in a cardio Martial Fit class are described in terms of the muscle groups used, the key joints involved and the placement, path and alignment of body parts in accordance with the class plan.
Range muscles groups must include but are not limited to – biceps, triceps, brachioradialis, quads, hamstrings, calves, lats, traps, delts, glutes, core including rectus and transverse abdominals, obliques, pecs.
1.3 Methods with which to screen participants, and contra-indications to look for are implemented according to facility policy and procedure.
Range
Outcome 2 pre-exercise screen, range of motion testing.
Instruct a cardio Martial Fit group fitness class.
Evidence requirements
2.1 Warm up techniques are safely and effectively demonstrated in accordance with the class plan.
Range dynamic stretches, high repetition of movements, full body stretch.
2.2 Kicking and boxing exercise techniques are safely and effectively demonstrated in accordance with the class plan.
Range demonstration must include but is not limited – flow of movement, tempo; techniques demonstrated must include but are not limited to – front kick, side kick, round kick, front knee, jab, cross, hook, upper cut, one elbow strike, push ups, abdominal exercise, squat exercise, lunge exercise.
2.3 Observations of individual participants are described and class is safely managed in accordance with the class plan.
Range modifying, talking to the individual, motivating, cueing; may include but is not limited to
– taking a break, stopping the class.
2.4 Exercise modifications and corrections of techniques are communicated to promote safety in accordance with the class plan.
Range constant observation, repetition of safety instructions, physical or verbal adjustment, on stage, off-stage, cueing.
Replacement information This unit standard replaced unit standard 22776.
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NZQA registered unit standard 27713 version 1
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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
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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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