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Provide drugs in sport information

Provide drugs in sport information

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSCGP308A
State Code
D6552
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/09/2012
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
13/09/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide information about performance enhancing and prohibited drugs to athletes and implement strategies to assist athletes to effectively address those issues according to legislative and sport-specific regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse information.
  • 1.1. Identify drugs in sport issues relevant to the sporting activity or area.
  • 1.2. Collect and analyse relevant and current information from a range of sources.
  • 1.3. Identify personnel and resources available to assist athletes with drugs in sport issues.
  • 1.4. Assess athlete's information needs in relation to drugs in sport.
  • 1.5. Maintain and update information on drugs in sport issues.
2. Provide information to athletes.
  • 2.1. Present information to athletes in a style appropriate to the coaching setting.
  • 2.2. Use appropriate activities and learning experiences to deliver information.
  • 2.3. Encourage athletes to clarify information.
  • 2.4. Confirm athlete's understanding of drug issues using appropriate approaches.
3. Develop and implement strategies to assist athletes.
  • 3.1. Consult with athletes to develop strategies to assist them to address drugs in sport issues.
  • 3.2. Assist athletes to implement agreed strategies according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 3.3. Review effectiveness of strategies in consultation with athletes.
  • 3.4. Adjust strategies to better assist athletes to address drug issues in the relevant sport.

Drugs in sport issues may include:
banned and restricted drug classes
drug testing procedures and protocols
deliberate use of drugs
inadvertent use of drugs
social drug use
ethical implications
health effects of banned substances
hearings and sanctions
therapeutic use of banned drugs
athlete's rights and responsibilities
herbal medications and supplements
domestic versus international drug testing procedures and policies.

anti-doping policies and codes:
the world anti-doping code (WADA)
Australian sports anti-doping authority (ASDA)
sport-specific requirements
drug testing procedures

professional advice available on drugs in sport

classification of major drugs in relation to their legal status

short term and long term effects on the human body
classification of drugs as either banned or permitted in sport

physical and psychological effects of banned and restricted drugs
athlete's legal and ethical responsibilities.

administrators
other coach or coaches
sports scientists
sports medicine providers
agents
parents or guardians.

sporting bodies
sponsors
coaches
government bodies
support services.

beginner through to high performance level competitors
athletes under 16 years of age who require parent or guardian consent prior to being included in a training program
female or male athletes
athletes with a disability or special needs
athletes from minority, ethnic and cultural groups.

discussions
open questions.


Strategies may include:
educational programs
use of drugs in sport information services such as Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA)
intervention strategies
development of ethical codes and policies
development of alternative strategies to legally enhance performance.


Organisational policies and procedures may include:
codes of conduct
duty of care
confidentiality.

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

acquires, selects and adapts information in relation to drugs in sport issues to develop and maintain professional knowledge for own sporting area and to meet coaching obligations
selects and adopts communication strategies appropriate to the information needs of athletes to convey information clearly and accurately regarding drugs in sport issues
consults with athletes to develop, implement and review strategies to support them with these issues in a coaching setting
develops a rapport with athletes and encourages them to clarify information and access supporting resources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure presentation of comprehensive and current information relevant to the sports the candidate coaches or intends to coach to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a sport-specific training or competition setting
elite athletes
sources of information about drugs in sport issues.

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 consultation with athletes to identify and review strategies to support them with drugs in sport issues
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of key drugs in sports issues for specific sport
portfolio of research and presentations on sport-specific drugs in sport issues
third-party reports from coaches or other support staff detailing work performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6684 SRSCGP010A Provide information regarding drugs in sport issues Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG020 SISSSCO306 Provide drugs in sport information Unit of competency