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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Instruct exercise to individuals and groups

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
258725	Instruct exercise to individuals and groups
ORIGINATOR
SGB Sport
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts			Sport
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	10
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard replaces:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
10221	Lead and instruct exercise programmes for individuals and groups	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard will be able to instruct a variety of pre-planned and set exercise sessions or classes. They will be able to utilize their knowledge of training methods to instruct the planned exercise session/s. Learners will be able to effectively instruct a range of exercise classes for apparently healthy participants.

Replaces old std: Lead and instruct exercise programmes to individuals or groups.

On achievement of this unit standard the learner will understand and be able to.

Plan and prepare for exercise session.

Instruct exercise in consideration of safe and effective exercise requirements.

Utilize appropriate communication skills required to instruct exercise.

Instruct exercise classes in a professional and confident manner.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that learners are competent in:

Communication at NQF Level 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The typical scope and context of this unit standard is the administration of policy and procedure related to dismissible and non-dismissible offences, and any grievance, relevant to any South African workplace.

Learners are required to create mechanisms that ensure that the required Acts that impact on the operative environment e.g. South African Schools' Act etc, policies and procedures are implemented within that environment.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Plan and prepare for an exercise session.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

A class plan for the exercise routine is prepared taking into account specific needs of class members and available space.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The necessary requirements for an exercise routine are identified and obtained prior to the scheduled start of the session.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Instruct exercise in consideration of safe and effective exercise requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Exercise routine is instructed in line with safety considerations and scientific principles using the required exercise technique, alignment and posture.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

A safe and effective warm up and cool down is identified and utilised.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Intensity levels are monitored and provision is made for safe exercise modifications and effective exercise progressions.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Utilize appropriate communication skills required to instruct exercise.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Appropriate non-verbal communication and cueing skills are utilized to instruct exercise effectively.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Appropriate verbal communication and cueing skills are utilized to effectively instruct exercise.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Instruct exercise classes in a professional and confident manner.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Appropriate dress is worn in line with professional code and employer requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Conduct is professional and confident throughout exercise session.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed against this unit standard (including through RPL) may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA), or one with an appropriate memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the relevant ETQA.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard, or assessing this unit standard, must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA.

Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA, or one with an appropriate MOU with the relevant ETQA.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Verbal, visual and non-verbal communication skills.

Voice projection, preventing voice injury, microphone use.

Professional appearance.

Safety requirements and the environment for exercise.

Exercise modification and progression.

Planning and preparing exercise sessions and class plans.

Exercise technique, posture, safety.

Warm up, cool down and components of class content.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Information evaluation is required when intensity levels are monitored and provision is made for safe exercise modifications.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communication is displayed when exercises and movements are explained clearly and demonstrated safely and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Personal development is evidenced when professional and confident behaviour is displayed while instructing exercise sessions.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard replaces unit standard 10221, "Lead and instruct exercise programmes for individuals and groups", Level 5, 10 credits.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	63669	Further Education and Training Certificate: Fitness	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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