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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of 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 Definitions
Exercise Technique is how an exercise task is done including the form the body takes
when doing that exercise.
Choreography refers to how a series of exercises are performed and linked together to
create an exercise routine.
2 Facility policy and procedure refers to the operations manual or documented normal
operating procedures at a fitness facility
3 The candidate must be assessed instructing a class of at least five participants.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the underlying philosophy, exercises, health and safety and
pre-screening requirements of Mind and Body as an exercise medium.
Range
may include but is not limited to – Yoga, Tai chi, Pilates.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The underlying philosophy of Mind and Body as an exercise medium is
described in terms of stretches and breathing.
Range
1.2
relaxation, energy building, well being, good health, range of motion,
balance, stress reduction.
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.
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Range
1.3
a minimum of 10 Mind and Body exercises are required;
benefits include but are not limited to – energy, joints and organs
meridians, flexibility and mobility of spine.
Health and safety requirements are described and implemented in terms of
facility requirements.
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 the organisational requirements of the facility.
Range
pre-exercise screen.
Outcome 2
Instruct a Mind and Body class.
Range
may include but is not limited to – Yoga, Tai chi, Pilates
Evidence requirements
2.1
The principles used in a Mind and Body class are described and demonstrated
through instruction to enable participants to safely and effectively complete the
class in accordance with the class plan.
Range
2.2
Exercise techniques are described and demonstrated through instruction to
enable participants to safely and effectively complete the class 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 demonstrated to enable participants to safely and effectively
complete the class 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 communicated to enable participants
to safely and effectively complete the class in accordance with the class plan.
Range
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correct posture, range of movements, stretching without
compromising posture, cueing to following breathing.
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Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard nnnnn. [Only
appears if populated.]
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.
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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