NZQA proposed unit standard
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Design and instruct a freestyle class
Level
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 a freestyle class plan.
Classification
Fitness > Group Fitness Instruction
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Explanatory notes
1. All activities must be consistent with the Health and Safety in Employment Act
1992.
2. Definitions
Bank of moves - base moves appropriate for a freestyle group fitness class
Freestyle class plan – includes warm up, conditioning phase, cool down, music,
venue, class expectations, class feedback
Facility requirements include any legal requirements, standards, codes of practice,
organisational and/or site requirements, and industry best practices.
3. 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 requirements.
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.
The different components and selection of moves for each component are selected
from a bank of moves to match requirements of freestyle class plan.
Range
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warm up, conditioning components, warm down, chorography, music
selection, use of learning curves, safety of moves.
Prepare modifications to ensure plan is flexible to suit a range of different contexts.
Range
participant ability, exercise levels, correct technique, safety,
temperature, environment.
Outcome 2
Instruct a freestyle routine
Evidence requirements
2.1
Management of class and resources ensures optimum instruction environment in
accordance with a freestyle class plan.
Range
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time management equipment prepared, audio levels lighting and
air.
2.2
Routine is instructed in an effective and assertive manner in accordance with pre
freestyle programme.
Range
2.3
Effective visual instruction is applied to enable participants to complete the class in
accordance with a freestyle class plan.
Range
2.4
facial, gestural, postural instruction and cues, mirror imaging, right
footing.
Vocal quality and contrast is applied to enable participants to complete the class in
accordance with a freestyle class plan.
Range
2.5
word selection, safety instruction, technique correction, coaching.
pronunciation and articulation, projection, tone, volume, speed.
Timing of cueing is used to ensure an effective flow of class in accordance with a
freestyle class plan.
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Range
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verbal and non-verbal pre-cues, initial cues, motivational, correctional
cues, follow up cues.
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
Ability to distinguish between and express different musical and movement
feelings is demonstrated in accordance with a freestyle class plan.
Range
3.2
use of introductions, transitions, finales, peaks, ‘wow’ moments,
humour, poise and flair, timing, strength and energy, enjoyment,
rhythm, passion, grace
Personal presentation embodies success in accordance with a freestyle class
plan.
Range
well groomed, appropriate standard of attire, fit for the programme
taught.
use of introductions, transitions, finales, peaks, ‘wow’ moments,
humour, poise and flair, timing
3.3
Ability to motivate participants to achieve results and keep coming back is
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 ability to motivate
participants in accordance with a freestyle class plan.
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Range
4.2
greeting members, socialising, creating an atmosphere,
congratulations and farewell, mingling, extra information about the
programme.
Class and individual focus is maintained throughout routine in accordance with
a freestyle class plan.
Range
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communication in-between tracks, eye contact made with class, word
selection that is inclusive of the group, feedback on volume, eye
contact, 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.
Outcome 5
Evaluate a freestyle class plan.
Evidence requirements
Plan is evaluated in terms of design, performance, instruction, communication and
feedback.
Range
purpose, class structure, class components, sequence of the
components, safety considerations, feedback
Replacement information
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Planned review date
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
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Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
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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.
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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 (CMRs). 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 the SSB ssb@email.address if you wish to suggest changes to the content
of this unit standard.
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