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Develop a basic level of physical condition for dance performance

Develop a basic level of physical condition for dance performance

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAWHS201
State Code
WI238
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
100105 - Dance
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by dancers and dance students to plan and implement a basic fitness regime. Training to build strength, flexibility and stamina is a vital aspect of a dancer’s daily routine. At this level, exercises are usually undertaken with supervision and guidance in dance or fitness studios, or gyms.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan fitness regime
  • 1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, plan a fitness regime that includes basic training techniques for improving strength, flexibility and stamina
  • 1.2 Ensure that fitness regime takes account of the relationship between exercise and energy needs
  • 1.3 Plan and cost an affordable and balanced diet that meets a dancer’s needs
  • 1.4 Incorporate into fitness regime strategies to address psychological and physical issues associated with body maintenance
  • 1.5 Match components of fitness regime to level of fitness required for specific dance performances or dance styles
  • 1.6 Identify the correct level of training to avoid over or under training
  • 1.7 In consultation with relevant personnel, establish a process for reviewing and adjusting fitness regime
2. Undertake body conditioning for dance
  • 2.1 Practise movements and exercises to align body and improve dynamic stability
  • 2.2 Practise controlling balance through a variety of exercises with eyes shut and open
  • 2.3 Engage and strengthen core stabiliser muscles
  • 2.4 Execute coordinated movements with balance
  • 2.5 Review and adjust body conditioning exercises in line with agreed process
3. Execute a series of limber exercises
  • 3.1 Perform exercises to improve muscular flexibility
  • 3.2 Perform exercises to improve flexibility of the spine
  • 3.3 Perform exercises to improve mobility of the hip sockets
4. Maintain expertise in fitness regime
  • 4.1 Seek and acknowledge feedback from others
  • 4.2 Review own performance and identify potential areas of improvement for fitness regime and performance of exercises
  • 4.3 Review and adjust limber exercises in line with agreed process
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7564 CUAOHS201A Develop a basic level of physical condition for dance performance Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF28 CUAWHS211 Develop a basic level of physical fitness for dance performance Unit of competency