Domain - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Instruction

Domain - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Instruction

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Level 3

Instruct a Step class

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Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 22773.

27709 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe basic exercise techniques and related level options, choreographic progressions and pre-screening used in Step classes; and instruct a Step class.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Instruct an Indoor Cycling class

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Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 22774.

27711 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the basic exercise techniques and related level options, safety checks and pre-screening used in Indoor Cycling classes; and instruct an Indoor Cycling class.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Instruct a Free Weights class

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Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 22775.

27712 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe basic exercise techniques and related exercise level options, equipment and pre-screening used in Free Weights classes; and instruct a Free Weights class.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Instruct a Cardio Martial Fit class

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Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 22776.

27713 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe basic exercise techniques, level options, choreographic progressions and pre-screening used in Cardio Martial Fit group fitness classes; and instruct a Cardio Martial Fit group fitness class.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Instruct a Circuit class

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Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 22777.

27714 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the planning, basic exercises techniques, level options, safety requirements and pre-screening used in Circuit classes; and instruct a Circuit class.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Instruct a group exercise Dance class

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Version 2

27715 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the key components of an exercise dance class, considerations, communication and performance techniques and pre-screening used in group exercise Dance classes; and instruct a group exercise Dance class.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Instruct a Mind and Body class

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27716 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe Mind and Body philosophy as an exercise medium, exercise techniques, pre-screening and safety requirements used in Mind and Body classes; and instruct a Mind and Body class.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Instruct a Core Conditioning class

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27717 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the structure, basic exercise techniques and related level options, safety points and pre-screening for a Core Conditioning class; and instruct a Core Conditioning class.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Design and instruct a Freestyle class
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27718 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: design a Freestyle class plan, instruct a Freestyle routine, perform a Freestyle routine, communicate a Freestyle class plan, and evaluate the delivery of a Freestyle class plan.

Standard-setting body:

Skills Active Aotearoa Limited

Prepare for, instruct and review a pre-choreographed group exercise class

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30446 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to prepare for, instruct and carry out post class processes and procedures for a pre-choreographed group exercise class.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of pre-designed exercise programmes, exercise principles, components and adherence

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30932 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: pre-designed exercise programmes; the principles and components of exercise; and exercise adherence for exercise participants.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate exercise and stretching techniques

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7021.

30933 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate standard resistance exercises which target specific muscles and muscle groups; demonstrate exercises which target cardiovascular fitness; and stretches which target specific muscles and muscle groups.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Select and instruct pre-designed exercise programmes

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30934 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: select a pre-designed exercise programme to meet an exercise participant''s needs; and instruct a pre-designed exercise programme.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Develop and implement an exercise plan for personal physical fitness

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30935 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: develop a personal exercise plan; and, implement the personal exercise plan and measure progress in relation to goals.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and protocols of exercise testing

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30936 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of exercise testing; demonstrate knowledge of consistency for exercise testing; and, describe the protocols of specific exercise tests.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Level 4

Demonstrate knowledge of exercise, choreography, motivation, and the structure of group exercise classes

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22772 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the principles and components of exercise and their application for a specific group fitness class type; explain choreographic principles and motivational techniques and their application in group exercise classes.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Plan, choreograph, deliver and review freestyle group exercise classes

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30443 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to plan, choreograph, deliver, adapt and review freestyle group exercise classes.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of health and wellness framework components for participants in exercise

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30444 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of health and wellness framework components for participants in exercise.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Pre-screen, design, deliver and adapt exercise programmes

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30635 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to: explain the principles of exercise and fitness; demonstrate knowledge of the role of preparation (warm up) and recovery (cool down) for various training types, and exercise testing; carry out the approved exercise industry pre-screen; design and deliver an exercise programme for exercise participants; and, monitor and adapt an exercise programme to meet exercise participants needs.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Apply motivational techniques to enhance exercise participant commitment to individual exercise programmes

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30637 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of successful behavioural change in terms of exercise participation and adherence, and motivation for exercise participants; and, provide support and motivation to enhance participant commitment to an individual exercise programme.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Plan, deliver and review the planning and delivery of a group training session

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31928 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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This unit standard is for exercise professionals who wish to expand their scope to include delivery of group training sessions. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan, deliver and, review the planning and delivery of a group training session.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Teach Yoga as a holistic exercise class

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32050 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of Yoga philosophy, practice and health and safety requirements as holistic exercise; and teach a yoga class.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Level 5

Explain the impacts of health and wellness factors on exercise participants and programme design

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30659 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to explain the impacts of health risk, lifestyle and wellbeing factors, on exercise participants and programme design.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Plan, design, deliver and evaluate a personalised extended exercise programme

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30662 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to: plan and design a personalised extended exercise programme; and, deliver and evaluate a personalised extended exercise programme.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of advanced exercise concepts and principles and their application to exercise prescription

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30664 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of motor control and motor learning and their application to exercise prescription; analyse concepts and strategies to promote exercise adoption and adherence in exercise participants; and, demonstrate knowledge of exercise psychology principles.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

Adapt and demonstrate standard and advanced exercise techniques to meet exercise participant needs

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Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 7023.

30833 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this standard are able to: adapt standard exercise techniques to meet exercise participant needs; and, demonstrate advanced resistance and plyometric training exercises.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 99 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council

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