bodystep® 79 instructor assessment overview form - Les Mills

BODYSTEP® 79 INSTRUCTOR ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW FORMNAME:CLUB NAME:MODULE DATE:MODULE TRAINER:PASS: Awarded for showing a clear and consistent understanding of Choreography, Technique and Coaching skills.RESUBMIT:Sufficient elements have been identified to warrant the recognition and assistance from the Group FitnessManager or Club Representative.When receiving this outcome, both the instructor and Group Fitness Manager must ensure all areas within thecompulsory criteria are addressed.Instructors receiving this grade need to work with a competent instructor until they are ready to resubmit theirAssessment and have been cleared by the club management.A Safety Assurance form must also be completed and returned with the resubmitted Assessment within 4 weeksfor a PASS to be awarded.Areas requiring immediate attention are:ASSESSOR OVERVIEW:PLEASE NOTE:ALL INFORMATION FROM THIS POINT ONWARDS IS FEEDBACK TO HELP WITH YOUR DEVELOPMENT AS AGFI FOR THE NEXT TWO YEARS.FROM THE LMNZ TEAM WITH LOVE© Les Mills International 2010 1

BODYSTEP® 79 KEY ELEMENTS ASSESSMENT FORMThis form provides a snapshot of the areas requiring immediate attention. Any compulsory elements (indicated asbold) are to be addressed as a priority. Refer to your Program Manual and Release DVD to continue to develop theskills/elements highlighted below.ChoreographyCOMPETENT DEVELOP HIGHLIGHTED SKILLSCorrectly delivers the choreography? Yes / No Choreography KnowledgeBalances track selection? Yes / No Track SelectionComments:TechniqueDemonstrates correct alignment and posture? Yes / No PositionCOMPETENT DEVELOP HIGHLIGHTED SKILLSDemonstrates safe, effective movement and range? Yes / No ExecutionMoves in time with the music and on correct beat? Yes / No TimingDemonstrates strength and high-level conditioning? Yes / No FitnessDemonstrates the appropriate feel, look and attitude? Yes / No FeelComments:CoachingIs easily understood and followed?Uses effective coaching language?Delivers the right information at the right time?COMPETENT DEVELOP HIGHLIGHTED SKILLSYes / NoYes / NoYes / NoInitial Cues / Follow-up Cues /Pre-cueingVisual Instruction / Motivational Cues /CRC / VoiceSequence of CuesIs organized? Yes / No Appearing Organized / Push Play and GoComments:NUMBER OF COMPULSORY SKILLS: 5 ACHIEVED:ConnectingEngages participants?Appears open and approachable?Caters to the needs of the class?Comments:COMPETENT DEVELOP HIGHLIGHTED SKILLSYes / S-T / No Engaging ParticipantsYes / S-T / No Open and ApproachableYes / S-T / No Catering to Your Classes’ NeedsFitnessMagicCaptures the essence of the program?Creates a journey of contrasts?Has a natural teaching style?Comments:COMPETENT DEVELOP HIGHLIGHTED SKILLSYes / S-T / No Capturing the Program EssenceYes / S-T / No Contrasting the JourneyYes / S-T / No Natural Teaching Style© Les Mills International 2010 2

BODYSTEP® 79 TECHNIQUE ASSESSMENT FORMTo pass BODYSTEP 3-month assessment you need to achieve competency in POSITION, EXECUTION and TIMING for the minimum number ofmoves prescribed below (Tracks 2-10). Each move is considered competent when you are successful in ALL bolded skills under the move.In total, there are 9 bolded moves (Core BODYSTEPexercises) and 13 non-bolded moves (non-core BODYSTEPexercises). In the boldedmoves, competency is necessary in 6 of 9 moves. In the non-bolded moves, competency is necessary in 8 of 13 moves.An X indicates any issues with the execution points listed. If a track exercise is not competent in POSITION, EXECUTION and/or TIMING, then an Xwill be placed in the appropriate column beside the move.TRACK 2:STEP WARMUP POSITION EXECUTION TIMING FITNESS FEELBASIC STEPHIPEXTENSIONALTERNATINGUPTAPBASIC STEPALTERNATINGUPTAPChest lifted, shoulders back and down, feet hip-width (P)Heel-ball-toe onto step, toe-ball-heel off stepWhole foot onto step, feet remain hip-widthStay close to step (up & down vs. forward & back movement)Knees in line with middle toesStrong athletic Running ArmsHIPEXTENSIONChest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Leg behind is straight, low and lifted to the diagonalBend supporting legReach Arms O/H, extending through fingers. Return fists to hipsFITNESS: Maintain great technique throughout trackComments:Chest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Whole foot onto side of step. Lightly tap step with other footStay close to the stepOpen and then clap handsFEEL: AthleticTRACK 3:STEP ORIENTATION POSITION EXECUTION TIMING FITNESS FEELTURN STEPGALLOPOTTTURN STEPOTTChest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Heel-ball-toe whole foot onto step, feet wider than shouldersStep off (don’t hop off) close to end of stepKnees soft throughoutSingle Slice Arm, Palm Up (Let arm lead your body around)GALLOPChest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Whole foot on step for 1, 2, 3 & then step down close to endof stepBend the knees and stay lowUse the full length of the stepSingle Slice Arm, Palm Up (Let arm lead your body around)FITNESS: Maintain great technique throughout trackComments:Chest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Center foot on stepStep lightly over (heel-ball-toe)and step down close to stepFull ROM – Arms Reach Up & DownFEEL: FlavaTRACK 4:STEP ATHLETIC POSITION EXECUTION TIMING FITNESS FEELT-STEP(&PROPULSIVE)BASIC JOGHAMSTRINGCURL(&PROPULSIVE)BASIC JOGT-STEP(&PROPULSIVE)© Les Mills International 2010 3

Chest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Center jog on the step, feet hip-width apartStep off (don’t jog off) close to the stepKick heels to buttMaintain strong Running ArmsHAMSTRINGCURL(&PROPULSIVE)Chest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Whole foot on the step (heel-ball-toe landing)Heel curls towards butt, knee points downSupporting knee soft and aligned with middle toesStrong arms – Open & Clap O/HFITNESS: Maintain great technique throughout trackComments:Chest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Whole foot on the step (heel-ball-toe landing)Lift knee to hip heightKeep hips squareStrong Running Arms, then add Punch O/H & Madonna ArmsFEEL: AthleticTRACK 5: MIXED STRENGTH POSITION EXECUTION TIMING FITNESS FEELALT DROP SQUAT3-KNEE REPEATERHALF STOMPALT DROP SQUAT3-KNEE REPEATERChest lifted, shoulders back and down, tip from the hip (P)Squat with feet parallel – hip-width apart or slightly greaterKnees out and tracking over middle toesButt down and above knee line, hips stay square to frontLift elbows to shoulder height, hands in fistsHALF STOMPChest lifted, Shoulders back and down (P)Maintain a natural right-left walking rhythm – feet hip-width apartStay close to the step. Position whole foot on the stepSit lower in the legsMaintain strong athletic Running ArmsFITNESS: Maintain great technique throughout trackComments:Chest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Whole foot on step, knee bent and out in line with middletoesLift working foot to supporting kneeExtend foot back and tap ground – heel offStep wide across the floor when changing sidesStrong Running ArmsFEEL: FlavaTRACK 6:POWER PEAK POSITION EXECUTION TIMING FITNESS FEELPROPULSIVE KNEE LIFTPROPULSIVE ATTPROPULSIVE KNEE LIFTPROPULSIVE ATTChest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Whole foot on step and then whole foot propels off the stepMake heel contact first, then roll through ball of foot to toes to lift offLift knee to hip levelStep down lightly close to the stepFull ROM, energy & control in Alternative Punch OverheadFITNESS: Maintain great technique throughout trackComments:Chest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Center foot towards middle of step – whole foot on the stepPropel and curl the incoming leg behindPlant foot as you step down & control the knee lift (hipheight and squared to the front)Step down close to the stepFull ROM, energy/control in arms. Reach O/H and pulldownFEEL: AthleticTRACK 8:PARTY STEP POSITION EXECUTION TIMING FITNESS FEELSWITCHCURLPONYRICOCHET© Les Mills International 2010 4

SWITCHCURLChest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Whole foot on stepRelease your heel as you hop and pivot on the ball of the footCurl free leg, heel to buttStep down close to the stepScoop & Clap ArmsPONYChest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Stay on balls of feetCha-Cha-Cha rhythmFree leg steps behind lead legFlexed hands press over head twice then to hips on step downFITNESS: Maintain great technique throughout trackComments:RICOCHETChest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Incoming foot steps down close to stepBend both knees as you tap other foot downTransfer weight to step leg and stay close as you step offStrong Running ArmsFEEL: FlavaTRACK 9:SPEED STEP POSITION EXECUTION TIMING FITNESS FEELFREEZEABDUCTIONCOMBOSPEED OTTFREEZEABDUCTIONCOMBOSPEED OTTChest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Chest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Land with a soft knee to absorb impact, hips square to frontKeep free leg low with toes pointedStay close to step on jog around to other sideJazz hands, palms face the floor (Running Arms around step)FITNESS: Maintain Great Technique throughout trackComments:Whole foot steps to center of stepLight on the feet on the ‘up, up’Ground heel and soft knee on ‘down’Strong Running ArmsFEEL: AthleticTRACK 10:PEAK POSITION EXECUTION TIMING FITNESS FEELSTRADDLEJOG/JUMPPROPULSIVE OTTSPEEDTAP& SQUAT SEQSTRADDLEJOG/JUMPSPEEDTAP& SQUAT SEQUENCEChest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Keep your body centered over the stepSoft knees as you straddle and jog/jump upStep down lightly (ground heels), jog or jump up tallMaintain strong athletic running arms and Bent Arms ForwardPROPULSIVE OTTChest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Plant foot as you step down & control the knee lift (hip height)Whole foot on the stepPropel and curl the incoming leg behindStep down close to the stepFull ROM, energy & control in the arms Reach O/H and pull downFITNESS: Maintain great technique throughout trackComments:Chest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Speed Tap: Body weight stays over the stepLight on feet (only toes tap floor)Squat: Feet parallel, weight mostly over step, knees in linewith middle of foot, tip from the hipSit the butt down & backStrong Running ArmsFEEL: AthleticTRACK11a & b:RECOVERY/CONDITIONING POSITION EXECUTION TIMING FITNESS FEEL© Les Mills International 2010 5

PULSELUNGEPUSHUPTRICEPPUSHUPOBLIQUECURLPULSELUNGEChest lifted, shoulders back and down (P)Step back off step into Lunge – feet hip-width apartPUSHUPLengthen back of neck and tuck chin in. Chest lifted, back flat.Shoulders back and away from ears (P)Hands on step, outside shoulder width90-90 knee position with back heel off floor ROM – bring shoulders and chest to elbow levelFront new tracks out over middle toesStrong Running ArmsTRICEPPUSHUPOBLIQUECURLLengthen back of neck, tuck chin in. Chest lifted, back flat. Shouldersback and away from ears (P)Lengthen back of neck and tuck chin in. Feet up, knees abovehips (P)Hands on step, no more than shoulder-width apartLift opposite shoulder towards knee, other leg extends out offthe groundROM – bring shoulders and chest towards stepKeep lower back in contact with floorElbows stay close to bodyFITNESS: Maintain great technique throughout trackComments:Elbows stay backFEEL: Stability, strength and controlTRACK12:COOLDWN/STRETCH POSITION EXECUTION TIMING FITNESS FEELLOWERKNEES TOSIDEHIPSTRETCHGLUTEALSTRETCHHAMSTRINGSTRETCHHIPFLEXORSIDESTRETCHSOLEUS STRETCHI/T BANDSTRETCHQUADRICEPSTRETCHADDUCTORSTRETCHComments:A = CORE BODYSTEP COMPETENCIESP E T F FB = NON-CORE BODYSTEP COMPETENCIES(Bolded m oves - Tracks 2 & 3,5 & 6,9 &10)(Non-bolded m oves - Tracks 2-5 & 8-10)BASIC STEP (Track 2)HIPEXTENSION(Track2)TURN STEP (Track 3)ALTERNATINGUPTAP(Track2)OTT (Track 3)GALLOP(Track3)ALT.DROP SQUAT (Track 5)BASIC JOG(Track4)3-KNEE REPEATER (Track 5)T-STEP(Track4)PROPULSIVE KNEE LIFT (Track 6)HAMSTRINGCURL(Track4)PROPULSIVE ATT (Track 6)HALF STOMP(Track5)SPEED OTT (Track 9)SWITCHCURL(Track8)PROPULSIVE OTT (Track 10)RICOCHET (Track8)A= COMPETENCY ACHIEVED? m in 6/9 (Y/N) PONY(Track8)FREEZEADDUCTIONCOMBO(Track9)STRADDLEJOG/JUMP(Track10)SPEEDTAP&SQUAT SEQUENCE(Track10)B= COMPETENCY ACHIEVED? m in 8/13 (Y/N)P E T F FOVERALL TECHNIQUE COMPETENCY POSITION EXECUTION TIMING FITNESS FEEL© Les Mills International 2010 6

TECHNIQUE COMPETENCY ACHIEVED? (A & B = YES) YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO YES/NO YES/NOMINIMUM COMPETENCY BEFORE AUTOMATIC RESUBMIT (A) 4/9 4/9 4/9AUTOMATIC RESUBMIT YES or NA YES or NA YES or NA© Les Mills International 2010 7