Domain - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Instruction
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Level 1
Manage personal physical fitness with guidance
Version 7
505 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people who wish to be physically active and manage their own general fitness levels with guidance. This may be for healthy living, or to meet job related or other physical activity requirements. People credited with this unit standard are able to, with guidance: assess personal levels of physical fitness using reliable techniques; select and prepare a personal exercise plan based on results of personal fitness assessment; and implement the personal exercise plan and measure progress in relation to goals.
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CMR 99
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Level 2
Demonstrate, instruct, and monitor stretching
Version 2
21794 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate and lead safe stretching techniques; and monitor and improve the performance of stretching by exercise participants.
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CMR 99
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Level 3
Instruct a Step class
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
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Instruct an Indoor Cycling class
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
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Instruct a Free Weights class
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
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Instruct a Cardio Martial Fit class
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
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Instruct a Circuit class
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
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Instruct a group exercise Dance class
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
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Instruct a Mind and Body class
Version 2
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
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Instruct a Core Conditioning class
Version 2
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
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Design and instruct a Freestyle class
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
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.
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Prepare for, instruct and review a pre-choreographed group exercise class
Version 1
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
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Demonstrate knowledge of pre-designed exercise programmes, exercise principles, components and adherence
Version 1
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
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Demonstrate exercise and stretching techniques
Version 2 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; exercises which target cardiovascular fitness; and stretches which target specific muscles.
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CMR 99
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Select and instruct pre-designed exercise programmes
Version 1
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
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Develop and implement an exercise plan for personal physical fitness
Version 2
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
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Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and protocols of exercise testing
Version 1
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.
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CMR 99
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Level 4
Demonstrate knowledge of exercise, choreography, motivation, and the structure of group exercise classes
Version 2
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
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Plan, choreograph, deliver and review freestyle group exercise classes
Version 1
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.
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CMR 99
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Demonstrate knowledge of health and wellness framework components for participants in exercise
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
Version 2
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.
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Pre-screen, design, deliver and adapt exercise programmes
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
Version 3
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.
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Apply motivational techniques to enhance exercise participant commitment to individual exercise programmes
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.
Version 2
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.
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Plan, deliver and review the planning and delivery of a group training session
Version 1
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.
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CMR 99
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Teach Yoga as a holistic exercise class
Version 1
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.
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CMR 99
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Carry out pre-screening, warm up and cool down activities for an exercise session
Version 1
40067 Skill Standard 5 Credits
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CMR 99
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Deliver an exercise experience using knowledge of functional anatomy and interpersonal skills
Version 1
40068 Skill Standard 15 Credits
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CMR 99
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Carry out exercise testing, and design and deliver exercise programmes
Version 1
40537 Skill Standard 20 Credits
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CMR 99
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Provide lifestyle coaching to exercise participants
Version 1
40538 Skill Standard 10 Credits
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CMR 99
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Apply tools and techniques to support client acquisition and business operations for an exercise professional
Version 1
40539 Skill Standard 10 Credits
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CMR 99
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Level 5
Explain the impacts of health and wellness factors on exercise participants and programme design
Version 2
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.
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CMR 99
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Plan, design, deliver and evaluate a personalised extended exercise programme
Version 2
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.
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CMR 99
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Demonstrate knowledge of advanced exercise concepts and principles and their application to exercise prescription
Version 2
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.
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CMR 99
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Adapt and demonstrate standard and advanced exercise techniques to meet exercise participant needs
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.
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CMR 99
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Data as at 2025-05-01 23:01:07.45