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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for group exercise to music class delivery.
   • Confirm licensing and provider requirements of the program.
   • Confirm facility and resource requirements for program delivery.
   • Confirm access to venue or facility meets needs and requirements of clients.
   • Determine exercise repertoire or choreography, using appropriate movement terminology and application of relevant anatomical and physiological principles.
   • Access, select and sequence music according to training guidelines.
   • Prepare movement sequences and choreography.
2. Conduct pre-choreographed group exercise to music class.
   • Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately.
   • Check equipment for maintenance requirements according to program guidelines, as required.
   • Confirm capacity to independently participate in session and modify as required to suit specific needs.
   • Provide clear instructions according to program requirements using effective communication and instructional principles.
   • Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant.
   • Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group according to program guidelines.
   • Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
   • Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise.
3. Evaluate program delivery.
   • Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants.
   • Evaluate participant response and feedback.
   • Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
   • Update session documentation.
   • Maintain records of sessions according to program guidelines.
4. Prepare for group exercise to music class delivery.
   • Confirm licensing and provider requirements of the program.
   • Confirm facility and resource requirements for program delivery.
   • Confirm access to venue or facility meets needs and requirements of clients.
   • Determine exercise repertoire or choreography, using appropriate movement terminology and application of relevant anatomical and physiological principles.
   • Access, select and sequence music according to training guidelines.
   • Prepare movement sequences and choreography.
5. Conduct pre-choreographed group exercise to music class.
   • Confirm availability of area, assemble resources and prepare environment appropriately.
   • Check equipment for maintenance requirements according to program guidelines, as required.
   • Confirm capacity to independently participate in session and modify as required to suit specific needs.
   • Provide clear instructions according to program requirements using effective communication and instructional principles.
   • Demonstrate exercises, techniques and equipment, and monitor participation and performance of each participant.
   • Modify activity, as required to cater for a multi-level group according to program guidelines.
   • Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
   • Encourage group cohesion and manage conflicts as they arise.
6. Evaluate program delivery.
   • Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants.
   • Evaluate participant response and feedback.
   • Evaluate own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
   • Update session documentation.
   • Maintain records of sessions according to program guidelines.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

instruct three pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music classes that incorporate:

pre-session instructions:

verbal pre-screen

personal introduction

type of session

modifications and recovery

spacing and organisation of equipment

safe and effective instructional techniques:

demonstration and explanation of exercise

well-timed cueing

establishing rapport

teaching positioning

session organisation and formation

visual and verbal cueing

communication techniques:

clear verbal communication

body language

mirror imaging

monitoring and encouraging session response

negotiation

conflict resolution

appropriate movement sequences:

combinations

movement breakdown techniques

use of learning curves

modification of exercise options to meet individual needs

regular encouragement and feedback to clients during session

monitor exercise intensity during every session using at least one of the following methods:

heart rate response

perceived rate of exertion

talk test

use the following communication skills:

clear verbal communication

modelling and demonstration

motivational techniques.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

legislative and regulatory requirements regarding pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music classes:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

duty of care

copyright

licensing

organisational policies and procedures in regards to:

pre-session screening

overcrowding

ventilation and/or climate control

hygiene

participant to instructor ratio

emergency

risk management

standards of personal presentation

participant’s clothing and footwear

use, care and maintenance of equipment

venue hire

recording and reporting requirements

communication protocol

security

pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music benefits:

purpose

aims

target group

acceptable program modifications

equipment requirements and safe usage

instructional techniques to enable effective delivery and monitoring of session

injury prevention strategies to maximise client participation in the program

potentially harmful practices to be avoided:

hyperextension of joints

exercising while sick

exercising in extremes of temperature

ballistic movements

high impact movements for clients with incontinence or musculoskeletal conditions

intervention strategies:

stopping or modifying the exercise

modifying equipment or its use

variations to pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music classes:

choreographed to music

with equipment

without equipment

phases of pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music classes:

warm-up:

pulse raise

mobility

main cardiovascular workout:

using aerobic curve

pulse raise

main workout

build down

muscle strength and endurance

flexibility

function and safety of equipment suitable for group exercise to music

current industry guidelines relevant to pre-choreographed or prescribed group exercise to music classes

principles of exercise program design:

muscle action

loading and volume

exercise selection and order

rest periods

repetition velocity

frequency

the use of music in a group exercise to music session or group circuit session, with consideration of appropriate use of:

beats per minute

rhythm

phrasing

volume

realistic timings of choreography for sessions, in regards to:

add on

32 count phrase

verse and chorus

layering.

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