Plan group exercise, movement and dance

URN: SKAEAF10
Business Sectors (Suites): Exercise and fitness
Developed by: SkillsActive
Approved on: 2021

Overview

​This standard is about the planning of group exercise, for exercise, movement and dance for apparently healthy adults.

The main outcomes of this standard are:
1. collect and analyse information

2. plan safe and effective group exercise, for exercise, movement and dance

This standard is for instructors who plan group exercise, movement and dance programmes.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

​Collect and analyse information

  1. meet with the participants at an appropriate time and place

  2. use appropriate methods to build rapport while gathering information from the participants in accordance with legal and organisationl procedures

  3. analyse the information and identify the implications for group exercise, movement and dance

  4. refer or signpost any participants whose needs and potential you cannot meet to other professionals

  5. maintain confidentiality, following legal and organisational procedures

Plan safe and effective group exercise, for exercise, movement and dance

  1. identify objectives that meet the needs and potential of participants

  2. plan sessions and formats that will help all participants take part to achieve planned outcomes

  3. plan adaptations, modifications and alternatives to accommodate participants needs

  4. identify appropriate music and timings for the session and format

  5. identify hazards and assess the risk of these hazards actually causing harm

  6. plan how you will minimise these risks

  7. record your plans in accordance with legal and organisational procedures


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

​1. the current legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures and protocols which are relevant to your work practice and to which you must adhere

  1. the scope and limitations of your own competence, responsibilities and accountability as it applies to your job role

  2. the principles of anatomy and physiology including skeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, energy and digestive system

  3. how to apply anatomy and physiology when planning safe and effective group exercise session for a range of participants

5. the components of health related fitness and how to apply these into a programme of exercise to suit your participants' needs

  1. the health benefits of physical activity and risks of inactivity

7. the general healthy eating advice that can be given to participants based on credible sources

8.  the importance of meeting the participants at the correct time and place to provide a professional setting

9.  how to identify appropriate methods for gathering information from participants

  1. the methods of collecting information required to support the planning of group exercise, movement and dance sessions.

  2. the information needed to plan group exercise, movement and dance sessions

12. information analysis techniques

  1. objectives setting techniques

  2. the factors involved in session planning

  3. the types of group exercise, movement and dance styles that can be used

  4. alternatives for the planned exercise, movement and dance styles

  5. different styles and speed of music and how this applies to the planning of the session and format

  6. how to select the speed and type of music for the participants and phase of the session

  7. the legal requirements covering the use of music

20. the principles involved in developing choreography

  1. methods of planning and achieving realistic timings for session and format

  2. ways of identifying any hazards and assessing the health and environmental factors which could influence safety

  3. how to record plans in accordance with legal and organisational procedures

  4. when and how to access advice from other professionals when dealing with issues that are outside of your competency


Scope/range


Scope Performance

*​Information *

  1. personal goal
2. lifestyle 3. medical history 4. physical activity history 5. physical activity preferences 6. attitude and motivation to participate 7. current fitness level 8. stage of readiness 9. barriers to exercise ** ** **Music** 1. speed 2. rhythm 3. style **Formats** 1. exercise and movement  2. dance 3. choreography 4. non-choreographed activity

Scope Knowledge

Methods

  1. questionnaire

  2. verbal screening

3. observation


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary


Links To Other NOS

​This standard links to SKAEAF2, SKAEAF11 and SKAEAF20


External Links


Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

2024

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

SkillsActive

Original URN

SKAEF7

Relevant Occupations

Coach / Instructor, Sport, Leisure and Recreation, Sports and Fitness Occupations

SOC Code

3433

Keywords

Plan; exercise; movement; dance; participants