Modification History
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CUAOHS401A |
This version first released with CUA11 Live Performance Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply principles associated with kinesiology, biomechanics and human behaviour to a physical conditioning regime.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to individuals who need to maintain peak fitness for performances that require a high level of movement skills. Physical conditioning is a vital aspect of a performer’s daily routine and requires a full understanding of movement philosophies and their application to physical conditioning regimes. Exercise programs could be undertaken in a performance space or other locations, such as fitness studios and gyms.
Work performed requires a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgement are required and individuals are expected to take responsibility for their own outputs.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Refine understanding of human movement principles |
1.1. Discuss the principles of kinaesthetic learning with relevant personnel and how these can be applied to physical conditioning activities aimed at improving movement 1.2. Discuss with relevant personnel ways in which the principles of kinesiology and biomechanics can contribute to the safe acquisition of dance technique or movement skills 1.3. Become familiar with the basic principles underpinning a range of somatic methods or movement philosophies 1.4. Use anatomical and movement terminology correctly |
2. Apply somatic processes to physical conditioning for performance |
2.1. Incorporate into physical conditioning activities aspects of somatic methods that match own performance requirements 2.2. Discuss with relevant personnel somatic self-observation processes and how these can be applied to physical conditioning activities 2.3. Work towards achieving somatic postural ideals through applying somatic self-observation processes 2.4. Always perform warm-up and cool-down procedures in conjunction with movement activities 2.5. Through pre and post-activity fitness appraisals identify contraindicated movement activities and take steps to rectify as required |
3. Apply motivational and behavioural techniques to enhance performance |
3.1. Discuss with relevant personnel strategies and psychological tools to enhance resilience and improve performance technique 3.2. Incorporate understanding of the effects of motivation on physical condition of the human body into physical conditioning program 3.3. Apply the principles of internal imagery to improve motivation and performance |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- discuss aspects of body conditioning regimes with relevant personnel
- discuss and demonstrate different aspects of posture
- interpret and clarify written and verbal instructions
- initiative and enterprise skills to:
- interpret simple psychological theories and tools and apply them to develop personal strategies for improving performance
- use techniques to enhance the outcomes of exercise programs, such as:
- imagery or visualisation
- use of peripheral vision
- problem-solving skills to:
- resolve problems encountered in performance or training
- perceive own postural pattern from set of discrete proprioceptive information
- observe a performance skill being executed and determine which somatic
- self-observation processes may improve its enactment
- self-management skills to:
- prepare for exercise program through OHS practices
- demonstrate consistency, discipline and commitment in relation to evaluating and monitoring personal fitness levels
- teamwork skills to:
- participate in group training sessions
- work with a partner to explore the postural aspects of performance skills
- technical skills to:
- execute a series of body conditioning exercises
- measure physiological responses to exercise, e.g. pulse and blood pressure
- technology skills to access and download information from the internet.
Required knowledge
- well-developed knowledge of:
- healthy eating principles
- basic anatomy, physiology and nutritional principles as applied to performance activities
- concepts used in somatic self-observation processes
- OHS procedures appropriate to performance-skills practice
- gender issues relevant to exercise and conditioning, such as:
- body image
- hydration
- nutrition
- injury prevention
- foot care
- effect of different exercise routines on gender-specific physical attributes
- muscular strength
- skeletal differences
- biological systems
- developing the human capacity for self-awareness
- directing attention to the process of acting, rather than outcomes
- addressing the proprioceptive self-image and movement aspects of action
- concepts of movement with minimum effort and maximum efficiency, such as developing alternative movement options to deal with and prevent injuries
- overview knowledge of:
- movement analysis process
- cognitive-behavioural theory and associated tools.
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.
Overview of assessment |
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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:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment |
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.
Kinaesthetic learning may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Kinesiology may include: |
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Biomechanics includes: |
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Movement skills may relate to: |
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Somatic methods or movement philosophies may include: |
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Terminology may include: |
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Performance genres may include: |
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Somatic self-observation processes relate to different somatic methods and may include: |
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Somatic postural ideals may include: |
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Warm-up and cool-down procedures may include: |
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Psychological tools may relate to: |
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Understanding may relate to: |
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Motivation may relate to: |
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Internal imagery relates to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Performing arts - OHS
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.