Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver, monitor and evaluate a pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music class as provided by a group exercise to music training provider.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to group exercise leaders who are required to prepare and deliver pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music classes using appropriate music and class format. The training guidelines of the pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music provided by the program developer must be followed. The training guidelines for pre-choreographed classes describe the choreography, movement sequencing and music selection requirements of the program developer. The training guidelines for prescribed classes may require the group exercise leader to prepare choreography and movement sequences from a selection of options pre-determined by the program developer and according to appropriate music selected.
This unit may apply to group exercise leaders who work in a range of fitness locations including fitness, leisure and community centres, delivering group exercise to music classes to clients of mixed ages or abilities. The group exercise leader would typically work independently under limited supervision in a predictable and controlled environment.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Prepare group exercise to music class. |
1.1. Review training guidelines of the group exercise to music class as determined by the program developer. 1.2. Identify expected fitness outcomes, needs and requirements of clients and prepare appropriately. 1.3. Determine venue or facility requirements and resources . 1.4. Confirm access to the venue or facility satisfies the training guidelines, organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements . 1.5. Identify the exercise repertoire or choreography, using appropriate movement terminology and application of relevant anatomical and physiological principles . 1.6. Identify training adaptations resulting from short term or regular participation in group exercise to music classes. 1.7. Access, select and sequence music according to training guidelines 1.8. Prepare movement sequences and choreography. 1.9. Identify motivational techniques to positively influence performance of clients. |
2. Deliver group exercise to music class. |
2.1. Prepare the exercise environment and equipment, and minimise negative environmental impact where possible. 2.2. Check safety of equipment. 2.3. Screen clients for common conditions relevant to participation, and refer to medical or allied health professionals as appropriate. 2.4. Provide pre-class instructions . 2.5. Provide advice regarding management of body temperature in current environmental conditions. 2.6. Instruct the required exercises using appropriate equipment and instructional principles and techniques . 2.7. Explain and demonstrate the correct use of any required equipment according to manufacturer instructions. 2.8. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and social characteristics . |
3. Monitor and modify group exercise to music class. |
3.1. Monitor performance, exercise intensity , and ideal postural alignment to minimise risk and ensure safety. 3.2. Identify technical errors , potentially harmful practices , signs and symptoms of intolerance and implement appropriate intervention strategies . 3.3. Adjust the exercise environment and temperature regulation of clients. 3.4. Confirm muscle contractions are appropriate to minimise risk of injury and maximise training adaptations. 3.5. Provide feedback to clients regarding exercise intensity and technique. 3.6. Use motivational techniques to positively influence the performance of clients during group exercise to music classes. 3.7. Respond to inappropriate client behaviour to effectively manage the group. 3.8. Modify activities to meet the needs and requirements of clients and training guidelines, and to minimise risk of injury. |
4. Evaluate the group exercise to music class. |
4.1. Seek, acknowledge and respond to feedback from clients. 4.2. Evaluate own performance and client feedback. 4.3. Identify potential improvements for future group exercise to music classes. 4.4. Implement identified improvements in response to self-evaluation and client feedback, within training guidelines. 4.5. Maintain records . |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Training guidelines may include: |
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Group exercise to music class must include: |
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Needs and requirements may include: |
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Clients may include: |
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Venue or facility requirements may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Access may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Legislation and regulatory requirements may include: |
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Exercise repertoire may include: |
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Movement terminology may include: |
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Relevant anatomical and physiological principles may include: |
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Training adaptations may include: |
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Music may include: |
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Motivational techniques may include: |
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Safety must include: |
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Screen clients may include: |
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Common conditions may include: |
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Medical or allied health professionals may include: |
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Pre-class instructions must include: |
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Instructional principles and techniques may include: |
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Cultural and social characteristics may include: |
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Exercise intensity may include: |
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Ideal postural alignment may include: |
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Technical errors may include: |
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Potentially harmful practices may include: |
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Signs and symptoms of intolerance may include: |
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Intervention strategies may include: |
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Muscle contractions may include: |
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Feedback may include: |
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Own performance may include: |
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Records may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Fitness.
Competency field
Fitness.