Dance related qualifications for leaders
Title of course
Level 1 Dance Leaders
(minimum age 14)
Organisation
Sports Leaders UK
www.sportsleaders.org
Level 2 Introduction to
Community Dance (minimum
age 16)
Community Dance Wales
£TBC
www.communitydancewales.com
60 hours
Level 2 Exercise to Music
(minimum age 16, although
they will not get their
certificate until the age of 18)
Fitness Wales
www.fitnesswales.co.uk
£650
5 weekends
Plus a
theory/practical
exam
Barry College of Further
Education
www.barry.ac.uk
Various
www.exerciseregister.org
£67
Part time over 16
weeks
Various
Various
Fitness Wales
www.fitnesswales.co.uk
£305 (an Exercise to
Music qualification is a
pre-requisite for
attending this course)
3 days
Level 2 Exercise to Music
Level 2 Kids Fit
Cost
£13 for the logbooks
£varies for the course
Length of course
Minimum of 30
hours
Notes
Dance Leaders are qualified to lead
small groups in simple dance and
health related dance activity under
the supervision of a suitably qualified
member of staff
On completion of this course, leaders
will be able to lead under direct
supervision of a suitably qualified
member of staff. CDW are currently
looking into the feasibility of offering
a Level 3 qualification in Community
Dance that will allow the leader to
deliver unsupervised
A course designed for those who wish
to teach exercise to music. On
completion of this course leaders will
be able to lead sessions
This REPs (Register of Exercise
Professionals) recognised course is
offered throughout the UK – details
of this course and other fitness
related courses are on their website
A practical course that provides ideas
for teaching children. The course will
cover Juniors (aged 5-11) and
strategies for keeping teenagers
motivated (aged 12-16). On
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Level 2 Kids’ Fitness – Street
Dance (minimum age 18)
YMCA
www.ymcafit.org.uk
£499 (currently only
being run in London,
however can deliver in
Wales if requested for
£425 per person)
5 days
completion of this course leaders will
be able to lead session
On completion the leader will be able
to run health related exercise classes
(specialising in street dance)
Brief outline of courses
Level 1 Dance Leaders (Sports Leaders UK)
The Level 1 Award in Dance Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful candidates to lead small groups in simple
dance activities whilst under the direct supervision of their tutor.
The qualification teaches generic leadership skills such as organisation, planning, communication and teamwork through the medium of dance. It
is a fun and practical qualification with no entrance requirements or final examinations to sit.
The course consists of seven units of work:
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Unit 1 – planning, preparing and assisting a simple dance activity
Unit 2 – basic communication skills for leading a dance activity
Unit 3 – principles of health, fitness and safe dance practice
Unit 4 – understanding the relationship of music and of dance
Unit 5 – understanding the scope of opportunities in dance
Unit 6 – creating, developing and assisting with the performance of a simple dance piece
Unit 7 – demonstration of leadership skill in dance
The award will take a minimum of 30 Guided Learning Hours. Various factors such as the candidate/tutor ratio, the number of candidates, and
the experience levels of the candidates will influence the time allocated to the delivery of any given course.
Unit 7 requires a minimum one hour of leadership to be completed by the candidate; this hour is not included in the 30 Guided Learning Hours.
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Level 2 Introduction to Community Dance (Community Dance Wales)
This qualification is currently at development/accreditation approval stage and is anticipated to be running from September 2009 onwards.
The course consists of six units of work:
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Unit 1 – understanding a range of issues which can impact on assessing and facilitating community dance
Unit 2 – understanding the aspects of safety, anatomy and first aid in relation to leading a community dance activity
Unit 3 – understanding the relationship between dance and music
Unit 4 – recognise the need to plan, prepare and deliver community dance activity
Unit 5 – create and deliver dance (recognising specific needs of an individual and/or group)
Unit 6 – recognise and apply evaluation criteria
The award will take a minimum of 30 taught hours and 30 self-study hours.
Level 2 Exercise to Music (various providers)
A course designed for those who wish to teach EXERCISE TO MUSIC. Successful students gain the Certificate in Teaching Exercise and Fitness – a
nationally recognised Level 2 qualification awarded by the CYQ Exam Board. This gives entry onto the Register of Exercise Professionals. No prior
knowledge or qualifications are necessary, however candidates must regularly attend Exercise to Music/Aerobic classes.
The course covers:
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Anatomy and physiology
Correct technique
Teaching skills and effecting teaching methods
Lesson planning
Principles of training and planning progressive programmes
Promoting physical activity
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Assessment is through a multi choice theory paper, a practical exam and completion of worksheets and lesson plans.
Level 2 Kids Fit (Fitness Wales)
Three days full of practical ideas for teaching children. The course will cover juniors (aged 5-11) and strategies for keeping teenagers motivated
(aged 12-16).
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The benefits and need for Kids Fit classes
Design of safe and effective Kids fit lessons for ages 5 – 11 and 12 – 16
Practical ideas for children and teenagers
Teaching skills and management of children
Health and safety in running classes and setting up Kids Fit and Teen Activity Clubs
Coping with special conditions
Progressing your sessions
It is essential that you have background knowledge of the body and how it works, therefore a recap of anatomy and physiology is useful
before you attend the course.
Assessment including planning sessions, submitting a 6 week progressive plan for one of the target age groups, completion of a case study
for children with specific needs, theory paper and submission of a video of a session teaching children
Level 2 Kids’ Fitness Street Dance (YMCA)
The course will provide the attendee with the knowledge to design and deliver safe and fun exercise programmes for children aged between
5 – 16. The course is delivered through blended learning with 5 days practical plus self-study modules.
The course will cover the following topics:
Plan and teach safe and effective kids’ exercise and activity sessions appropriate to their age group
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Identify the physiological changes that occur during a child’s development
Demonstrate how this will affect your planning and delivery of children’s’ sessions
The assessment includes a theory paper, planning a safe and effective kids’ fitness session for two groups, video evidence of you teaching,
written evaluation of your teaching, 6 week progressive programme and a case study.