NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Design and instruct a Freestyle class
Level
3
Credits
10
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: design a
Freestyle class plan, instruct a Freestyle routine, perform a
Freestyle routine, communicate a Freestyle class plan, and
evaluate the delivery of a Freestyle class plan.
Classification
Fitness > Group Fitness Instruction
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Bank of moves – base moves appropriate for a Freestyle group fitness class.
Choreography refers to how a series of exercises are performed and linked together
to create an exercise routine.
Freestyle – refers to exercises performed to music, in a sequence created by the
instructor.
Freestyle class plan – includes warm up, conditioning phase, cool down, music,
venue, class expectations, class feedback.
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
Design a Freestyle class plan.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The overall requirements of a Freestyle class plan are identified in accordance
with facility policy and procedure.
Range
purpose, class structure, components, sequence of the
components, safety considerations.
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1.2
A bank of moves that might be used to design a Freestyle class plan is
identified in terms of exercise techniques, progressions, preparatory
movements and stretches.
Range
1.3
muscle groups used, the key joints involved, and the placement,
path and alignment of body parts, safety considerations, tempo;
a minimum of 20 moves.
Moves are selected to create a sequence of components that match the
requirements of the Freestyle class plan.
Range
1.4
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warm up, conditioning components, warm down, choreography,
music selection, use of learning curves, safety of moves.
Modifications for each move are selected to suit a range of different contexts in
accordance with the Freestyle class plan.
Range
participant ability, exercise levels, correct technique, safety,
temperature, environment;
a minimum of two modifications for each move.
Outcome 2
Instruct a Freestyle routine.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Class environment and resources are managed in accordance with a Freestyle
class plan.
Range
2.2
Routine is instructed in an assertive manner in accordance with Freestyle class
plan.
Range
2.3
facial, gestural, postural instruction and cues, mirror imaging, right
footing.
Vocal quality and contrast is applied in accordance with a Freestyle class plan.
Range
2.5
word selection, safety instruction, technique correction, coaching.
Visual instruction is applied in accordance with a Freestyle class plan.
Range
2.4
equipment preparation, audio levels, lighting and ventilation.
pronunciation and articulation, projection, tone, volume, speed.
Timing of cueing is in accordance with a Freestyle class plan.
Range
verbal and non-verbal pre-cues, initial cues, motivational,
correctional cues, follow-up cues.
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Anticipate and adapt routine on the spot to suit participant requirements in
accordance with a Freestyle class plan.
Range
safety, temperature, capability of class.
Outcome 3
Perform a Freestyle routine.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Differences between musical and movement expression are demonstrated in
accordance with a Freestyle class plan.
Range
3.2
Personal presentation role models success in accordance with a Freestyle class
plan.
Range
3.3
use of introductions, transitions, finales, peaks, humour, poise and
flair, timing, strength and energy, enjoyment, rhythm, passion,
grace.
well groomed, appropriate standard of attire, fit for the class
taught.
Motivational skills are demonstrated in accordance with a Freestyle class plan.
Range
dramatic presentation, authentic, composure, timing.
Outcome 4
Communicate a Freestyle class plan.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Pre-class and post-class interaction demonstrates motivational skills in
accordance with a Freestyle class plan.
Range
4.2
Communication promotes class and individual focus throughout the routine in
accordance with a Freestyle class plan.
Range
4.3
greeting participants, socialising, creating an atmosphere,
congratulations and farewell, mingling, extra information about the
class.
communication in-between tracks, eye contact made with
participants, word selection that is inclusive of the group, feedback
on volume, smiles;
may include personalised talk directed to individuals.
Adaption’s to class plans are communicated in a manner that maintains class
and individual focus in accordance with a Freestyle class plan.
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Outcome 5
Evaluate the delivery of a Freestyle class.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Freestyle class delivery is evaluated against the Freestyle class plan.
Range
purpose, class structure, components, sequence of the
components, safety considerations, class feedback.
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
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