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Develop a basic level of physical fitness for dance performance

Develop a basic level of physical fitness for dance performance

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAWHS211
State Code
ODF28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100105 - Dance
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement a basic fitness regime for executing optimal physical performance in dance. The unit applies to those who are dancers and dance students who utilise fitness training to help build their strength, flexibility and stamina, which are vital aspects 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 own dance fitness regime
  • 1.1 Plan and document basic fitness regime for improving own strength, mobility, flexibility and stamina, in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2 Identify fitness regime strategies that address own psychological and physical body maintenance issues
  • 1.3 Identify and match own fitness regime to the level of fitness required for dance style to avoid over or under training
  • 1.4 Review, adjust and document own dance fitness regime according to performance requirements in consultation with required personnel
2. Undertake physical exercise for dance
  • 2.1 Identify and perform different exercises for improving alignment and stability
  • 2.2 Practise exercises for controlling balance with eyes shut and open
  • 2.3 Identify and perform different exercises for engaging and strengthening core stabiliser muscles
  • 2.4 Identify and perform physical exercises to improve muscular flexibility
  • 2.5 Practise exercises for improving coordination, control and articulation through a full range of movement
3. Review own dance fitness regime
  • 3.1 Seek and acknowledge feedback from others
  • 3.2 Review own performance and identify areas of improvement for fitness regime and performance of exercises
  • 3.3 Review, adjust and document dance fitness exercises in line with required processes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI238 CUAWHS201 Develop a basic level of physical condition for dance performance Unit of competency