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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Apply an understanding of anatomy and physiology to movement
   • Identify the basic structure of the human body
   • Apply principles of correct posture and body alignment to basic dance movements
   • Discuss with relevant personnel the purpose and benefits of warm-up and warm-down procedures
   • Practise a range of warm-up and warm-down exercises
   • Discuss with relevant personnel the importance of healthy nutrition to dance performance
2. Identify common dance injuries and health issues
   • Identify the causes of common dance injuries
   • 2.2 Discuss with relevant personnel the effects of alcohol, smoking and eating disorders on a dancer's health
   • Determine action to be taken if injuries occur, including compression, elevation, rest and ice techniques for dealing with soft tissue injury
   • Compile a list of sources of professional assistance with health and injury management
3. Apply a knowledge of safety to dance activities
   • Discuss with relevant personnel safety aspects of dance classes, venues and facilities
   • Report safety hazards in venues according to organisational procedures
   • Follow procedures to minimise impact of performance activities on the environment
   • Follow safety and emergency procedures in venues, seeking clarification and assistance as required

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

perform a range of warm-up and warm-down exercises

apply a basic understanding of anatomical principles to day-to-day dance activities

identify potential safety hazards in a dance performance environment.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

explain the cause of common dance injuries

describe the relationship between the following systems in the human body and safe dance practice:

articular

muscular

circulatory

nervous

describe how the following contribute to safe dance practice and injury prevention:

articulation of the spine

engagement of the feet

support provided by feet, legs, hands, arms and torso

the way joints move

differentiation of the legs and pelvis

healthy nutrition and diet.

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