ISTD
    Level 4
    QN: 610/4451/9
    Curriculum Active

    ISTD Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Community Dance

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ISTD. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 160 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 4
    Awarding Body
    ISTD
    Syllabus Units
    3 Units
    Guided Hours
    160 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Applied Teaching Practice

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Plan dance classes that enable all participants to develop physical, creative, and social skills, progressively.
    • Deliver motivational dance classes that respond to the needs of the identified group and use reflective practice as a self-evaluation tool.
    2

    Child Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Demonstrate understanding of typical patterns of growth and motor development relative to the context of dance
    • Demonstrate understanding of cognitive and psychosocial development of children relative to the context of dance
    • Demonstrate understanding of appropriate strategies for creating an inclusive and diverse dance environment.
    3

    Preparing for Safe Dance Practice

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Evaluate the dancing environment with a view to ensuring best safe dance practice
    • Demonstrate an understanding of dancers’ health and readiness for participation
    • Demonstrate understanding of the importance of codes of practice and legal requirements within your own dance context
    • Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of anatomical and biomechanical principles

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/4451/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ISTD
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2024