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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Basic training techniques must relate to improving:	strength: weight training flexibility core strength stability (trunk stability) flexibility: stretching dynamic stretching routine stamina: endurance training.
Muscular flexibility must be demonstrated in the:	hamstrings Achilles tendons psoas iliacus rectus femoris adductors groin.
Flexibility of the spine must be demonstrated in:	extension flexion rotation lateral.
Mobility of the hip sockets must be demonstrated in:	flexion extension abduction internal rotation external rotation.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

develop a fitness regime appropriate to the level of fitness required for dance activities

apply basic techniques to improve strength, flexibility and stamina

apply basic nutrition principles to own diet.

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

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe how the following relate to physical conditioning for dance performance:

human skeletal system

cardio respiratory system

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.