NZQA registered unit standard
Title
Instruct a Circuit class
Level
3
27714 version 1
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Credits
7
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of the basic exercises, techniques and level options
used in Circuit classes, and instruct a Circuit 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.
Circuit in the context of this unit standard circuit refers to strength exercises that are
completed one exercise after another. Each exercise is performed for a specified
number of repetitions or for a set time before moving on to the next exercise.
Exercises may or may not be equipment based.
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 exercises, techniques and level options used in
Circuit classes.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Planning requirements for a Circuit class are described and demonstrated in
accordance with the class plan.
Range
equipment availability, space, customer expectations, level
options, class size, conditioning goals, time limits, class duration.
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SSB Code 101576
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NZQA registered unit standard
27714 version 1
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1.2
The basic exercise techniques used in a particular Circuit class are described in
terms of the muscle groups used, and the placement, path and alignment of
body parts.
1.3
The level options for each basic technique are described in accordance with the
class plan.
Range
1.4
Health and safety requirements are described and demonstrated in terms of a
particular circuit class in accordance with facility policy and procedure.
Range
1.5
minimum of three options per technique.
pre-checks on equipment, wiping down machines, plan
modifications to suit customer requirements.
Key skills required for Circuit instruction are described and demonstrated in
accordance with the class plan.
Range
observation, knowledge of equipment set up, multi-tasking,
managing a range of people on a range of equipment at one time.
Outcome 2
Instruct a Circuit class.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Circuits are explained in accordance with the class plan.
Range
2.2
Circuit exercise techniques are safely and effectively demonstrated in
accordance with the class plan.
Range
2.3
exercise techniques include – physical execution, flow of
movement, tempo, breathing.
Observations of individual participants and corrections of technique are
described and safely and effectively in accordance with the class plan.
Range
2.4
may include but is not limited to – stations, machine usage,
technique, muscle group(s) used, motivation.
may include but is not limited to – machine usage, safe
techniques, motivational interaction.
Circuit 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.
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
27714 version 1
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Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 22777.
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.
Skills Active Aotearoa Limited
SSB Code 101576
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016