NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Instruct a Mind and Body class
Level
3
Credits
7
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of Mind and Body as an exercise medium, and
instruct a Mind and Body class.
Classification
Fitness > Group Fitness Instruction
Available grade
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. Mind
and Body classes may include but is not limited to – Yoga, Tai chi, Pilates; a
minimum of one is required.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of Mind and Body as an exercise medium.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The underlying philosophy of Mind and Body as an exercise medium is
described in terms of stretches and breathing.
Range
relaxation, energy building, well-being, good health, range of
motion, balance, stress reduction.
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1.2
A basic understanding of each type of exercise is described in terms of the
exercises used and their benefits in accordance with the class plan.
Range
1.3
a minimum of 10 Mind and Body exercises are required;
benefits include but are not limited to – energy, joints and organs,
flexibility and mobility of spine.
Health and safety requirements are described and implemented in terms of
facility policy and procedure.
Range
1.4
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mat, cleaning, bare feet, clothing, pregnancy, injury, medical
conditions.
Methods with which to screen participants, and contra-indications to look for are
implemented according to facility policy and procedure.
Range
pre-exercise screen.
Outcome 2
Instruct a Mind and Body class.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The principles used in a Mind and Body class are described and safely and
effectively demonstrated through instruction in accordance with the class plan.
Range
2.2
Exercise techniques are described and safely and effectively demonstrated
through instruction in accordance with the class plan.
Range
2.3
base movements, name of exercise, correct technique, joints and
muscles targeted, flow of movements.
Observation of individual participants and corrections of technique are
described and safely and effectively demonstrated in accordance with the class
plan.
Range
2.4
coordination, control, concentration, the breath, precise
movements, technique, class structure.
physical or verbal adjustment, on stage, off-stage.
Exercise modifications are described and safely and effectively communicated
in accordance with the class plan.
Range
correct posture, range of movements, stretching without
compromising posture, cueing to following breathing.
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NZQA registered unit standard
Planned review date
27716 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.
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