CUAWHS301
Condition the body for dance performance


Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to optimise physical wellbeing and safely perform a range of body conditioning exercises and movements to support dance performance. Physical conditioning exercise programs could be undertaken in dance or fitness studios, or gyms.

Work performed requires a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgement are required and individuals are expected to take responsibility for their own outputs.

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. Develop a conditioning regime

1.1 Discuss with relevant personnel the type of body conditioning program best suited to own dance performance needs

1.2 Apply understanding of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to the development of a body conditioning regime

1.3 Incorporate fundamental nutritional principles into body conditioning regime

1.4 Include exercise programs and techniques in conditioning regime to promote physical strength, conditioning and wellbeing

1.5 Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required

1.6 Document the ongoing physical conditioning and exercise program to facilitate regular monitoring and adjustment of body conditioning regime

2. Undertake conditioning exercise sessions

2.1 Undertake and document pre-conditioning physical evaluation

2.2 Source music for warm-up and conditioning routines as required

2.3 Execute warm-up exercises to increase blood flow and circulation in a gradual manner

2.4 Work exercise routines to selected music as required

2.5 Apply disciplined work habits and commitment to the conditioning regime, ensuring that health and safety procedures are followed at all times

2.6 Undertake warm-down exercises to return respiration and heart rate to normal

3. Incorporate behavioural techniques into conditioning regime

3.1 Discuss with relevant personnel the physical effects of motivation on the human body

3.2 Incorporate mind and body education techniques into conditioning program

3.3 Enhance performance through basic visualisation and focus exercises

4. Review conditioning regime

4.1 Monitor and document vital signs and responses throughout exercise regime

4.2 Evaluate conditioning program to enhance injury-prevention strategies

4.3 Identify improvement strategies to enhance exercise regime as required

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of the ability to:

incorporate anatomical and behavioural principles into exercise routines

plan and evaluate a systematic physical conditioning plan

use techniques that promote health and wellbeing during conditioning programs

use appropriate posture and breathing techniques during exercise routines

exercise safely, taking account of responses of the human body to exercise.

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 key features of the following in relation to a physical conditioning and exercise program:

human skeletal and muscular systems

cardiovascular and cardio-respiratory systems

resistance training

systems for measuring the effectiveness of exercise and fitness techniques

nutrition and diet

muscle memory

biofeedback theory

demonstrate knowledge of how the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, and motor learning can be applied to human movement and performance.


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:

anatomy charts and diagrams

sufficient space, facilities and equipment appropriate for fitness and conditioning exercise

equipment and tools for monitoring and implementing exercise regimes, such as health-monitoring devices.

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

Learning

4.3

Identifies strategies to meet own physical conditioning needs

Reading

1.2, 1.3, 2.5, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2

Identifies and interprets relevant information and ideas from written sources

Writing

1.6, 2.1, 4.1, 4.2

Completes routine documentation

Oral communication

1.1, 1.5, 3.1

Obtains information by listening and questioning

Discusses ideas and solutions

Numeracy

4.1

Interprets numerical information from exercise machines and accessories

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6

Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe dance practices and injury-prevention strategies

Interact with others

1.1, 1.5, 3.1

Works collaboratively

Get the work done

1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

Adopts a methodical and disciplined approach to developing and implementing a balanced physical conditioning and exercise program to achieve peak physical performance

Executes a series of body conditioning exercises

Uses a range of exercise equipment

Demonstrates initiative by using techniques to enhance the outcomes of exercise programs

Uses the internet as a source of industry information


Sectors

Regulation, licensing and risk - work health and safety