Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Basic energy systems and requirements may include:
energy systems:
anaerobic system
aerobic system
energy requirements:
carbohydrates
protein
fat
fluids
supply of chemical energy during muscular contraction.
Muscle groups may include:
back muscles
shoulder muscles
biceps
triceps
forearm muscles
chest muscles
neck muscles
abdominals
gluteals
pelvic muscles
quadricpes
hamstrings
calves.
Fitness tests may include:
laboratory tests
gymnasium tests
musculoskeletal screenings
field tests.
Conditioning regimes may include:
endurance regimes
strength regimes
power regimes
flexibility regimes.
Fitness component may include:
endurance; muscular and cardiovascular
strength
power
speed
flexibility.
Conditioning equipment may include:
cardio-vascular equipment
free weight equipment
flexibility aids
resistance equipment
pool based equipment.
Relevant legislation may include:

work health and safety
anti doping policy
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisation policies and proceduresmay include:

work health and safety
use of venue or venues
communication protocols
use and maintenance of equipment
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics or behaviour.
Basic conditioning techniques may include:
body weight exercises
functional exercises
exercises for stability and mobility
resistance training
training for balance
aerobic and anaerobic conditioning
plyometrics
low impact training
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.
Specialist may include:
physiotherapist
coach, golf professional or Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Australia mentor
fitness professionals
sports physician
sports trainer
sports doctor
accredited exercise physiologist
sports scientist
remedial massage therapist
accredited practising dietician.
Over training symptomsmay include:
fatigue
stress
increase in injuries
disturbed sleep patterns
poor nutrition
poor performance.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
utilise knowledge of energy systems and muscle groups to interpret how different conditioning applies to individual golf positions and swings
identify over training symptoms, and seek advice from specialists to plan and implement a recovery plan
communicate with coaches, professionals and specialists throughout conditioning, and respond to feedback
evaluate conditioning sessions and review own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
participation in conditioning sessions to improve endurance, strength, power and flexibility that are of a sufficient duration to demonstrate competence, consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
suitable facilities, such as gyms and golf training facilities
a coach, PGA mentor or professional to give instructions and feedback
support staff, such as specialist conditioning coaches and exercise physiologists
conditioning equipment, such as cardiovascular equipment, free weight equipment and resistance equipment
current relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of conditioning sessions.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of performance and improvement of fitness components, such as endurance, strength, power and flexibility during conditioning sessions and golf activities
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of physiological elements of fitness, such as energy systems and muscle groups
observation of interactions with specialists on topics such as over training symptoms, and conditioning techniques for the improvement of fitness components and golf performance
third-party reports from coaches or specialists detailing conditioning performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSGLF314 Perform the advanced skills of golf.