Domain - Recreation and Sport - Core Skills

Domain - Recreation and Sport - Core Skills

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Level 2

Describe the process of community development as a participant
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.

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18763 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a community to which one belongs; describe issues, needs, and barriers in own community, and resources available within own community to address them; and describe the process of community development from own experience as a participant.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy to the performance of a complex sport skill

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21649 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the structure and function of the skeletal system, synovial joints, and muscular system in the human body; and how skeletal muscles work together to produce movement at the major joints involved in the performance of a complex sports skill.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of basic skills and rules at a beginner level for a sport
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

22769 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the basic skills developed at a beginner level for a sport; and explain the basic rules applied at a beginner level for a sport.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Describe benefits of participation in recreation in the local community
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.

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27299 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: individual and community benefits of participation in recreation in the local community; and recreation activities available in the local community.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of environmentally sustainable work practices in a recreation workplace
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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27301 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and resource efficiency in a recreation workplace; demonstrate knowledge of environmental legislation and regulations relevant to a recreation workplace; and identify opportunities to improve sustainability and resource efficiency in a recreation workplace.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Access sources of information for use in recreation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

8567 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for a person working in recreation or people who wish to work in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to: access local, national, and international sources of information relevant to recreation; identify and link with information networks to facilitate recreation; and establish and maintain recreation information for professional use.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Level 3

Identify and manage hazards and risks in relation to a recreation activity and environment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 7 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 29848.

13377 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the health and safety roles and responsibilities of an individual working in a recreation environment; demonstrate knowledge of the emergency policies and procedures of a recreation organisation; and identify and eliminate, isolate, or minimise hazards and risks associated with a recreation activity and environment.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of injuries, injury prevention and risks and hazards associated with sport or recreation

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20673 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the types of injuries that may occur while participating in sport or physical recreation, their possible causes and methods for their prevention and/or minimisation; demonstrate knowledge of how to respond to common injuries for a selected sport or physical recreation; and describe hazards and risks related to a selected sport or physical recreation.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Explain stress and stress overload, and manage personal stress, in a sports situation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

21639 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is designed primarily for people seeking to further develop their skills in a sports situation. People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain stress and the effects of stress overload on physiological and psychological wellbeing; explain causes of stress overload in sport and the impacts of stress on sporting performance; explain strategies for managing personal stress in a sports situation; and develop, implement, and monitor a plan for managing personal stress in a sports situation.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate professional behaviour in a recreation workplace
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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27302 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe professional behaviour required in a recreation workplace; and behave professionally in a specified recreation workplace.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate understanding of barriers to inclusion for disabled people in a recreation setting
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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27854 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: how attitudes can disadvantage disabled people in a recreation setting; barriers to inclusion for disabled people in a recreation setting; and strategies for overcoming barriers to inclusion in a recreation setting.

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Describe, manage and evaluate personal health and wellbeing to participate in a specific recreation activity

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28511 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe personal health and wellbeing in relation to ability to undertake a specific recreation activity; manage own health and wellbeing to enable safe and effective participation in a specific recreation activity; and evaluate own health and wellbeing in terms of ability to participate in a specific recreation activity.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of a recreation workplace and its contribution to individuals and communities in New Zealand

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29847 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who work, or wish to work in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of a recreation workplace and its contribution to individuals and communities in New Zealand.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the health and safety procedures and practices in a recreation workplace

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Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 13377.

29848 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who work, or wish to work in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to explain roles and responsibilities for safe working practices in a recreation workplace; and demonstrate knowledge of health and safety management in a recreation workplace.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of professional practice in a recreation workplace

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29849 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who work, or wish to work in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of professional practice in a recreation workplace.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Operate professionally in a recreation workplace

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29850 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who work in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to operate professionally in a recreation workplace.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Apply safe work procedures and practices in a recreation workplace

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29851 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for people who work in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to apply safe work procedures and practices in a recreation workplace.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and rules for a selected sport

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31384 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of key organisations within a selected sport; and explain the rules and formats for a selected sport.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of recreation

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6896 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: recreation with reference to work, activities and contexts; recreation participation in New Zealand; and the benefits of participation in recreation for an individual and society.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Monitor and promote client security, comfort, enjoyment, and learning in recreation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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7016 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for a person working in a recreation facility. People credited with this unit standard are able to: monitor conditions in order to maintain security, comfort, enjoyment, and learning in recreation activities; maintain the environmental conditions within a recreation facility; describe hazards within a recreation facility and a practical response to them; handle complaints, enquiries, and feedback from clients in accordance with facility policy and procedures; and describe process in relation to reporting issues that impact adversely on clients, facility operation, and/or staff.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Maintain condition and efficient use of recreation facility and equipment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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7017 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for a person working in a recreation facility. People credited with this unit standard are able to: monitor facility and equipment using established routines; carry out routine cleaning, adjustment, and repair procedures; and remove defective areas and equipment items from use, and report faults.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Maintain security and deal with emergencies in recreation facilities
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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7018 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for a person working in a recreation facility. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the security and emergency needs and procedures of a facility, and follow established facility security and emergency procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Level 4

Demonstrate knowledge of recreation and sport in New Zealand, and the impact of trends and issues

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Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 6897 and unit standard 6898.

25079 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the characteristics and role of recreation and sport in New Zealand; describe trends and explain their impact on recreation and sport; and explain contemporary issues that impact on recreation and sport in New Zealand.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Maintain currency and professionalism in the recreation industry

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31147 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to maintain currency and professionalism in the recreation industry.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Examine the implications that concepts of culture have for recreation
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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6899 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for a person working in a recreation role. People credited with this unit standard are able to examine: a culture in terms of societal characteristics; how culture shapes individual and collective identity; and the implications that concepts of culture have for recreation policy and provision.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

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