Learning Outcomes and Assessment
Criteria
Learning
Outcomes
Each unit is broken down into Learning Outcomes, these
Learning Outcomes indicate what the candidate is expected to know,
understand or be able to do in order to pass each unit.
Assessment
Criteria
It is possible to take each of the Learning Outcomes and
break them down further into Assessment Criteria. We can think of
the Assessment Criteria as what the candidate will be expected to
achieve, in order to demonstrate that the Learning Outcome has been
met.
Unit 1 - Plan, lead and review a dance
activity
On completion of this unit the candidate must
demonstrate competence in the following areas:
Learning Outcome 1: Take part in
the planning of a dance activity.
1.1 Explain what information will be needed in
order to plan a dance activity.
1.2 Explain where to find information and how
to use this knowledge to plan a dance activity.
1.3 Describe the structure of a dance
session.
1.4 Describe how the dance activity will change
with the age/ability of the participants.
1.5 Assist in the planning of a dance
activity.
Learning Outcome 2: Take part in
the leading of a dance activity.
2.1 Assist in the leading of a dance
activity.
Learning Outcome 3: Understand
how to communicate with participant/s.
3.1 Describe different elements of
communication.
Learning Outcome 4: Use verbal
and non-verbal communication when leading others.
4.1 Use verbal communication skills when
leading a dance activity.
4.2 Use non-verbal communication skills when
leading a dance activity.
Learning Outcome 5: Take part in
the review of a dance activity.
5.1 Explain what went well and what did not go
so well.
5.2 Agree what could be improved for future
activities.
Unit 2 - Developing leadership skills
On completion of this unit the candidate must
demonstrate competence in the following areas:
Learning Outcome 1: Understand
the skills, qualities and values that a leader will
need.
1.1 Identify the skills, qualities and values
that an effective leader will need.
Learning Outcome 2: Motivate
participants.
2.1 Identify a range of ways to motivate
others.
2.2 Apply a range of motivation methods to
motivate others.
Learning Outcome 3: Manage
participant behaviour.
3.1 Identify types of behaviour which are and
are not acceptable as:
3.2 Set ground rules for acceptable behaviour
when leading others.
3.3 Know how to manage basic disruptions when
leading others.
Unit 3 - Lead activities that promote a healthy
lifestyle
On completion of this unit the candidate must demonstrate
competence in the following areas:
Learning Outcome 1: Identify the
factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
1.1 Describe how the following factors may
affect a person's health and fitness:
- Exercise
- Smoking
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Diet
- Age
- Environment
Learning Outcome 2: Plan, lead
and review a session designed to increase a participant's heart
rate through physical activity.
2.1 Plan an activity session which is designed
to increase participants' heart rate.
2.2 Lead an activity session which is designed
to increase participants' heart rate.
2.3 Review the activity session and explain
what went well and what did not go so well.
2.4 Agree what could be improved for future
sessions.
Unit 4 - The relationship of music to
dance
On completion of this unit the candidate must demonstrate
competence in the following areas:
Learning Outcome 1: Understand
musical phrasing.
1.1 Describe what a musical phrase is.
1.2 Identify a musical phrase in a piece of
music or rhythm.
Learning Outcome 2: Create
rhythms and sounds to be used in dance.
2.1 Produce a rhythm using a variety of
different methods.
Learning Outcome 3: Apply
rhythmic awareness during the performance of a dance
routine.
3.1 Keep in time with the rhythm during the
performance.
Unit 5 - Use a stimulus to create a dance
piece
On completion of this unit the candidate must demonstrate
competence in the following areas:
Learning Outcome 1: Understand
the use of a stimulus within dance.
1.1 Describe what a stimulus is.
1.2 Explain how to develop a stimulus to create
a dance motif.
Learning Outcome 2: Understand
the 'Four Elements of Dance'.
2.1 Explain with examples how each of the 'Four
Elements of Dance' could affect the performance of a dance
piece.
Learning Outcome 3: Use a
stimulus to create motifs.
3.1 Create a movement phrase or motif from a
stimulus and use within the creation of a dance piece.
3.2 Create variations of a movement phrase or
motif and use them within the creation of a dance piece.
Learning Outcome 4: Apply the
'Four Elements of Dance'.
4.1 Create a dance piece using aspects of the
'Four Elements of Dance'.
Unit 6 - Opportunities in dance
On completion of this unit the candidate must demonstrate
competence in the following areas:
Learning Outcome 1: Understand
the provision of dance activities in the local
community.
1.1 Identify the places in the local area where
it is possible to take part in dance.
1.2 Identify the courses that are run in the
local area which may complement or follow on from this
qualification.
1.3 State how a leader may use this information
to further their involvement in dance.
