PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
Practical Assessments
1. Testing knowledge and performance of included exercises and grips and anatomical concepts
- To be completed on the final day of the training sessions
Following on from the theory exam you will be required to perform a range of pole moves to show your knowledge and ability to demonstrate the exercises to an acceptable level, then asked to give progressions or modifications if applicable,
These moves will be chosen by your adjudicator on the day and may be given individually or put together in combinations at their discretion.
You will also be required to give definitions of requested movement definitions & muscle contractions.
2a. Class Presentation (In Person)
Design and teach a 50-60 minute pole class for a level of your choice.
- To be completed within 3 months of attending course
- Assessment dates will be provided. If you cannot attend set dates a fee will be charged for an alternative date and time
You will be marked on:
- Introduction – Welcome & class introduction
- Warmup & conditioning
- Session planning – does the session flow in a structured way
- Includes following submitted lesson plan and / or making appropriate changes
- The teaching of the exercises – demonstration & explanation, cueing & imagery
- Modifications and / or corrections
- Presentation - energy, confidence, engagement, projection & Focus
- Safe teaching practices
You will need to submit your lesson plan prior to the exam.
If you divert or change the class for any reason, please explain your reasoning and then send a follow up lesson plan outlining the reason for the change
2b. Class Presentation (Online Course)
Design and teach a 50-60 minute pole class for a level of your choice.
- As for in person practical exam
- To be completed within 3 months of attending course
- It is recommended to have 1-3 participants in the taught class but if this is not possible, (eg. due to location) the class can be presented to the camera.
- Ensure camera can view instructor clearly & students also for when corrections are made.
- 2 cameras set up with zoom log in for this with different views would be preferred
Please begin the demonstration by delivering a brief piece to camera, which should include:
- Class Level being taught & student experience
- Any relevant injuries or issues expressed by the students in their pre-exercise questionnaire;
You will be marked on:
- Introduction – Welcome & class introduction
- Warmup & conditioning
- Session planning – does the session flow in a structured way
- Includes following submitted lesson plan and / or making appropriate changes
- The teaching of the exercises – demonstration & explanation, cueing & imagery
- Modifications and / or corrections
- Presentation - energy, confidence, engagement, projection & Focus
- Safe teaching practices
You will need to submit your planned session plan prior to the exam.
If you divert or change the class for any reason, please explain your reasoning and then send a follow up lesson plan outlining the reason for the change
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