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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Perform a range of basic resistance training exercises
   • In consultation with relevant personnel analyse theories behind a range of resistance training exercises
   • Ensure that grip positions and methods of using equipment for full muscular development are correct
   • Display muscular control when performing exercises
2. Apply muscular fitness to a range of exercises
   • Display muscular flexibility in exercises
   • Demonstrate coordinated muscular control in exercises
   • Display power through speed and control in exercises
3. Use safe lifting techniques
   • Apply a knowledge of correct posture and muscular strength to lifting exercises
   • Ensure neutral pelvic alignment prior to commencing lifts
   • Maintain postural stability and fluid action during weight lifting
   • Maintain a stable yet relaxed lower body while engaging the spinal erectors, transversus abdominus and the upper limbs
4. Demonstrate core control during a range of exercises
   • Maintain abdominal stability and correct, stable posture throughout exercises
   • Use lumbar muscles to maintain erect posture
   • In consultation with relevant personnel review and adjust weight training exercises as required

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

shift and lift an outside resistance without injuring the body

improve weight lifting capacity through regular resistance training exercises.

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:

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

explain key features of the following in the context of weight training:

safe lifting techniques

core control skills

a range of resistance training equipment.

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