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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

discuss aspects of fitness regimes with relevant personnel

interpret and clarify written and verbal instructions

planning and organising skills to

analyse information on basic energy systems to inform development of a fitness regime

develop a fitness regime that meets own physical conditioning needs

problemsolving skills to address the fine motor control requirements of exercises

selfmanagement skills to

seek assistance when problems arise

follow nutritional guidelines

develop a balanced and affordable diet plan

follow OHS requirements as they relate to dance

teamwork skills to participate in group training sessions

technical skills to execute a series of body conditioning exercises

technology skills to access and download information from the internet

Required knowledge

structure and function of the human skeletal system

role and function of the cardiorespiratory system

anatomical foundations including

articulation of the spine

engagement of the feet

bases of support including feet legs hands arms and torso

range of joint motion

differentiation of the legs and pelvis

importance of healthy food choices in relation to wellbeing and injury prevention including five food groups and recommended daily amounts

terminology associated with the human body

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to dance or fitness studio setting

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence

thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of a fitness plan developed

verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of developing a basic level of physical condition for dance performance

direct observation or video recording of the candidate executing exercises

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUADANA Develop basic dance techniques

CUADAN201A Develop basic dance techniques.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant personnel may include:	teacher fitness instructor mentor supervisor colleague fellow student performer.
Basic training techniques must relate to improving:	strength: weight training flexibility core strength stability (trunk stability) flexibility: stretching dynamic stretching routine stamina: endurance training.
Strategies may include:	positive thinking self-esteem cues and antecedents lifestyle changes exercise.
Psychological and physical issuesmay include:	anorexia bulimia stress body image effect of being undernourished on the energy levels required of performers effect of overeating before, during and after performances.
Symptoms of over or under trainingmay include:	tired or sore muscles feeling unwell fatigue or lack of stamina stress increase in injuries poor performance affected sleep patterns length of training periods.
Movements and exercisesmay be Pilates-based and relate to:	correct alignment and maintenance of the neutral spine position in supine, sitting, standing parallel and externally rotated positions engagement of adductors and hamstrings to avoid hyperextension control and maintenance of body alignment through supine, sitting and standing work and simple weight transfers postural and movement material that demonstrates an understanding of psoas and iliacus.
Dynamic stability means control of:	pelvic floor multifidus transversus abdominus diaphragm.
Core stabiliser musclesfunction at:	muscle regions of the trunk: abdominal pelvic lower back hip joint: gluteus medius muscle shoulder complex: lower trapezius muscle.
Muscular flexibilityshould be demonstrated in the:	hamstrings Achilles tendons psoas iliacus rectus femoris adductors groin.
Flexibility of the spine should be demonstrated in:	extension flexion rotation lateral.
Mobility of the hip socketsshould be demonstrated in:	flexion extension abduction internal rotation external rotation.