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Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge

Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSCO005
State Code
OBE19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2019
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
13/12/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to meet the behaviours and standards expected of a coach, and self-evaluate to continuously improve coaching practice and performance. It includes interpreting sport industry information and developing a required knowledge base to support coaching practice and performance.This unit applies to individuals working in community based coaching roles in the Australian sport industry. This includes individuals working and volunteering in sport clubs and organisations.Specific industry accreditation requirements may apply to sport-specific coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from the relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply coaching professional standards.
  • 1.1. Source and interpret sport-specific code of conduct and coach requirements to maintain knowledge of professional standards expected of a coach.
  • 1.2. Model professional standards expected of a coach.
  • 1.3. Evaluate own coaching practice to confirm professional standards are met.
2. Apply inclusive coaching practices.
  • 2.1. Source and interpret sport and sport-specific industry information to maintain knowledge of best practice inclusive coaching.
  • 2.2. Coach to create inclusive sport participation environments and meet individual participant needs.
  • 2.3. Evaluate own coaching practice to confirm inclusive coaching principles are applied.
3. Use technology for coaching.
  • 3.1. Source and interpret information on current and emerging technologies relevant to community sport coaching.
  • 3.2. Evaluate, select and use technology in coaching practice.
  • 3.3. Evaluate own selection and use of technology to identify and address opportunities to improve own use of technology.
4. Improve coaching performance.
  • 4.1. Observe and work with other coaches to identify contemporary coaching practices.
  • 4.2. Seek feedback from others to gather information about own coaching practice.
  • 4.3. Reflect on and evaluate own coaching practice to identify self improvement needs.
  • 4.4. Participate in opportunities to address self improvement needs and update professional knowledge.
  • 4.5. Adjust own coaching practice to improve coaching performance.
  • 4.6. Document professional development activities and share learnings with colleagues according to organisational policies and procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG025 SISSSCO411 Apply self-management to intermediate level coaching Unit of competency
WG015 SISSSCO101 Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices Unit of competency