ITEC Level 2 - Unit 450 Instructing Studio Cycling Sessions
Individual Internal Practical Assessment Form
2 Internal Assessments to be completed. One further Summative Internal Assessment is required and must be completed using the Summative
Internal Assessment Form.
The Internal Assessor must complete this assessment sheet in full for each Learner.
Conducting the assessment – The evaluation should be based on the criteria detailed below. The Assessor should base their evaluation entirely on the
Learner’s performance during the assessment exercise; they should remain objective and should not coach or distract the Learner during the assessment.
Please indicate with a ‘‘criteria that are completed successfully, indicating with an ‘X’ criteria that have not been completed successfully. Once all boxes have
been ticked, the Assessor must place a ‘’ in the pass box indicating that the assessment is complete.
APPEARANCE -The Learner demonstrated:
Clean, neat and appropriate work wear with minimal jewellery
Appropriate comfortable and clean footwear
Hair clean, neat and tied back/up if long
No body or breath odour
No chewing gum or sucking sweets
CLIENT CARE – The Learner:
Greeted and introduced self to client
Assisted client where appropriate
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Learner’s name …………………………………………………….
General Comment
Displayed positive body language
Respected client’s needs throughout
Checked client’s comfort throughout
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT – The Learner:
Had a clean and neat appearance
Demonstrated knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
Wiped down bike with appropriate sanitiser before use
Wiped down bike with appropriate sanitiser after use
Checked bike for Health and Safety issues before and after use
CORE TEACHING RATIONALE - The Learner:
Demonstrated a variety of correct teaching points
Recognised safety aspects
Identified and stated muscles used
Made adaptations where appropriate
Showed progression/advanced techniques where appropriate
INDUCTION – The Learner:
Considered the safety aspects of the room (ventilation, mirrors) etc.
Checked the bike was in suitable working order prior to starting the session
Demonstrated how to mount/dismount the bike correctly
Demonstrated how to adjust handle bars, saddle height, peddles, foot
straps, resistance etc.
Demonstrated correct breathing techniques, grip and posture
PULSE CHECKS – The Learner:
Correctly demonstrated how to take the pulse from the larger carotid artery
on the side of the larynx and from the radial pulse on the wrist
Assisted client in taking their pulse in both areas
Demonstrated the use of a heart rate monitor
Discussed with the client the uses of the heart rate monitor and assisted
client in taking the readings
Calculated the client’s Resting Heart Rate, Training Heart Rate and
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Maximum Heart Rate correctly
WARM-UP – The Learner:
Raised the core body temperature (Physiologically, Psychologically)
Warmed up the joints, ligaments, tendons and muscle fascia
Included cardio vascular or local muscular endurance routine
Demonstrated basic techniques, sitting, a variety of handgrips, pedal
actions, breathing techniques etc. for individual participants’ needs
Demonstrated advanced techniques, sprints standing, jumps, increased
speed, etc. for individual participants’ needs
COOL DOWN – The Learner:
Changed music and included fundamental exercises
Altered speed and performed exercises to bring heart rate down
Checked participants’ breathing patterns
Reinforced teaching and safety points
Included upper body stretches
STRETCHES – The Learner:
Incorporated all aspects of stretching techniques – prior to, during and post
sessions to maintain muscle tone and/or increase flexibility
Demonstrated how to stretch the lower body while standing next to the bike
COMPONENTS – The Learner:
Included fundamental exercises to reach programme outcome
Chose the correct music type for each phase of the session
Moved around the room to improve observation of the participants
Demonstrated adaptations, progressions, reinforced teaching and safety
points
Gave feedback, pointed out muscles used, variety and timing
PROGRAMME OUTCOME – The Learner:
Used effective voice projection
Demonstrated cueing appropriately
Achieved training effect
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Assessed clients’ programme goals
Adapted programme for individual needs, where appropriate
ORAL QUESTIONS (5 oral questions to be asked per assessment)
Explain the importance of hydration when studio cycling
Explain the importance of using correct posture/breathing techniques when
studio cycling
Explain the health and safety considerations when teaching studio cycling
sessions
Explain how to carry out basic maintenance and repair on studio cycles
Explain the benefits of studio cycling
TOTAL MARKS
Lecturer/Assessor’s name 1st Assessment ......................................
Signature ...................... ...................
Date……………………..……
Lecturer/Assessor’s name 2nd Assessment ....................................
Signature ...................... ...................
Date……………………..……
Overall Grade:
Pass
Quality Assured by: Name....................................
Signature ..........................................
Date .....................................
ITEC External Examiner’s Name…………………..
Signature……………………………….
Date…………………………..
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