Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by dancers and dance students to plan and implement a basic fitness regime. Training to build strength, flexibility and stamina is a vital aspect of a dancer’s daily routine. At this level, exercises are usually undertaken with supervision and guidance in dance or fitness studios, or gyms.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan fitness regime | 1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, plan a fitness regime that includes basic training techniques for improving strength, flexibility and stamina 1.2 Ensure that fitness regime takes account of the relationship between exercise and energy needs 1.3 Plan and cost an affordable and balanced diet that meets a dancer’s needs 1.4 Incorporate into fitness regime strategies to address psychological and physical issues associated with body maintenance 1.5 Match components of fitness regime to level of fitness required for specific dance performances or dance styles 1.6 Identify the correct level of training to avoid over or under training 1.7 In consultation with relevant personnel, establish a process for reviewing and adjusting fitness regime |
2. Undertake body conditioning for dance | 2.1 Practise movements and exercises to align body and improve dynamic stability 2.2 Practise controlling balance through a variety of exercises with eyes shut and open 2.3 Engage and strengthen core stabiliser muscles 2.4 Execute coordinated movements with balance 2.5 Review and adjust body conditioning exercises in line with agreed process |
3. Execute a series of limber exercises | 3.1 Perform exercises to improve muscular flexibility 3.2 Perform exercises to improve flexibility of the spine 3.3 Perform exercises to improve mobility of the hip sockets |
4. Maintain expertise in fitness regime | 4.1 Seek and acknowledge feedback from others 4.2 Review own performance and identify potential areas of improvement for fitness regime and performance of exercises 4.3 Review and adjust limber exercises in line with agreed process |
Evidence of Performance
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to a dance or fitness studio.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.2, 1.4 | Interprets information relevant to physical conditioning from written sources |
Writing | 1.1, 1.3 | Documents and modifies own fitness plan |
Oral communication | 1.1, 1.6, 1.7, 2.5, 4.1 | Obtains information by listening and questioning Discusses ideas and solutions |
Numeracy | 1.3 | Uses simple mathematical calculations to cost diet and fitness regime |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.5, 4.3 | Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe dance practice and injury-prevention strategies Knows when to seek clarification or assistance from others |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.6, 1.7, 4.1 | Works collaboratively |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3 | Adopts a methodical and disciplined approach to developing a fitness regime that meets own physical conditioning needs Addresses the fine motor control requirements of exercises Executes a series of body conditioning exercises Uses the internet as a source of industry information |
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. |
Sectors
Regulation, licensing and risk – work health and safety