What is the format of the RSA exam? When is it given?
The examination consists of 5 parts. These may be examined on one exam day, but one section is sometimes examined by the course tutor during the course. The exam day is several weeks after the course has finished. This gives students time to prepare the 10 week plan and fifth week class. a. Students must write a class critique of a class they have attended. They analyse the class in terms of structure, appropriateness for the class participants, appropriateness of the music (tempo and beat). They also analyse the teacher’s style in terms of how (if!) they teach as opposed to lead, clarity of cueing and use of voice. This section may be examined during the course rather than on examination day. b. A written examination lasting one hour with multiple choice or short answer questions on anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition. c. A written test lasting 15 minutes which consists of case studies of individuals who wish to exercise, but who have particular preferences or risk factors for
