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Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of sailing
Teach the advanced tactics and strategies of sailing
Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSAI402A
SISSSAI402A
State Code
D6630
D6630
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to teach the advanced tactics and strategies of sailing. This unit focuses on planning, conducting and evaluating drills, activities and games to develop the tactics and strategies of sailing to an advanced level.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan advanced sailing sessions.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess participant's readiness and current knowledge of sailing in order to determine session aims and objectives.
- 1.3. Develop a plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and accepted best practice of sailing.
- 1.4. Identify safety procedures associated with advanced sailing drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Select and access suitable location, equipment and resources that will maximise the competitive potential of participants according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.6. Access relevantsources to interpret detailed weather information and set courses accordingly.
2. Brief participants.
- 2.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the sailing session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
- 2.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
- 2.3. Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, appropriate behaviour and sailing rules and regulations.
- 2.4. Establish a suitable communication system to use while participating in drills, activities and games.
- 2.5. Discuss individual and team race plans which include tactics and strategies to counter strengths and weaknesses of own and opposition participants.
- 2.6. Prepare participants psychologically for advanced sailing.
3. Conduct advanced sailing sessions.
- 3.1. Apply clear and accurate teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and advanced tactics and strategies of sailing.
- 3.2. Advise procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 3.3. Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during sailing drills, activities and games.
- 3.4. Provide positive encouragement and feedback to each participant throughout session and encourage feedback and questioning.
- 3.5. Observe participants during advanced sailing drills, activities and games, and provide individual or group correction and advice as required.
- 3.6. Conduct in-race analysis and implement relevant adjustments where required.
4. Complete post-session responsibilities
- 4.1. Encourage participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required.
- 4.2. Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their advanced sailing tactics and strategies.
- 4.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of session and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 4.4. Analyse statistics and identify potential areas of improvement for future sailing sessions.
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 candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Participant's needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural factors
situational factors
previous experience
fitness level
knowledge of sailing tactics and strategies
physical capabilities
swimming skills
injuries and illnesses.
Readiness may include:
fitness levels
motor performance factors
compatibility between participants
psychological and emotional factors
level of arousal which will enhance performance.
Session aims and objectives may include:
progressive skill acquisition
self-improvement
fitness targets.
Plan may include:
session aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location
coach and participant ratios
equipment and resources
drills, activities and games
food and water
weather details
participant information
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety (OHS)
permits from authorities
privacy
working with children
harassment-free sports policies
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
OHS
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment
training and scheduling commitments
individual sailing club's policies
code of ethics.
Accepted best practice of sailing may include:
the culture of sailing
accepted preventative practice adopted by those within sailing to minimise safety hazards or risks
current and past good practice demonstrated by self or peers in the same or similar situation.
Safety procedures may include:
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common sailing injuries and risks
capsize and rescue procedures
equipment checking and usage
appropriate dress
clear communication.
Drills, activities may include:
those described in Level 2 Coaching Manual
advanced tactic and strategic drills of sailing
sequential progression to race situation.
Games may include:
modified competitions
practice races:
tactic or strategy focus
simulated race courses
timing.
Equipment may include:
boat and accessories
communication equipment
spray jacket
personal flotation devices (PFD)
personal clothing and footwear.
Resources may include:
stopwatch
food and water
first aid kit.
Relevant sources may include:
bureau of meteorology
media.
Weather information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
rainfall
weather warnings
high and low tides
rips and bars
wave height
visibility.
Relevant information may include:
tactic and strategy focus
equipment and resource requirements, selection and use
boat and general sailing terminology
communication systems
course information
aims and objectives
rules and regulations of sailing
responsible and safe behaviour
good sportsmanship.
Risks may include:
sun, wind or rope burn
marine stingers
drowning
dehydration
hypothermia
injuries
capsize
exhaustion
collision
man over board
inappropriate behaviour or fighting.
Rules and regulations may include:
international rules of sailing
best practice codes of ethics
anti-doping policy
Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.
Communication system may include:
microphones
flags
whistles
bells
flares
radios
phones.
Race plans may include:
individual or team plans
an overall plan for a particular race incorporating various advanced tactics and strategies:
tactics and strategies to counter opposition
a selected race 'style'
situational plans
set or simulated course.
Strengths and weaknesses may include:
strength
speed
ability to successfully implement strategies
ability to use deception.
Psychologically may include:
visualisation
relaxation
centring
focusing
goal setting
motivation
process oriented versus outcome oriented.
Teaching and coaching techniques may include:
demonstration
explanation
using correct sailing and boat terminology
single tactic or strategy focus
breaking down tactics and strategies into components
monitoring and observing progress
assessment and evaluation.
Required knowledge may include:
rules and regulations of sailing
sailing tactics and strategies in various conditions
biomechanical principles
boat and general sailing terminology
factors affecting skill acquisition
safety and risk management
equipment selection, use and maintenance
communication systems used in sailing.
Advanced tactics and strategies of sailing may include:
starting techniques
observation of climatic influences
advanced upwind tactics
advanced downwind tactics
advanced racing strategies
finishing techniques
advanced regatta strategies.
Participant's performance may include:
performance and accuracy of tactics and strategies
attitude and behaviour
use of appropriate sailing terminology and communication systems.
In-race analysis may include:
monitoring the stage and situation of race to develop and modify appropriate tactics and strategies
analysing statistics to make relevant adjustments
analysing performances to develop coaching strategies
psychological and motivational wellbeing of participants
strengths and weaknesses of own and opposition participants
tactical strengths and weaknesses.
Opportunities may include:
suitable sailing clubs in local area
range of sailing equipment and technology available.
Relevant aspects may include:
effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session
suitability of teaching and coaching methods
feedback provided to or by participants
initial and final assessment of participant's abilities
validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools.
Statistics may include:
positioning and timing at start line.
Participant's needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural factors
situational factors
previous experience
fitness level
knowledge of sailing tactics and strategies
physical capabilities
swimming skills
injuries and illnesses.
Readiness may include:
fitness levels
motor performance factors
compatibility between participants
psychological and emotional factors
level of arousal which will enhance performance.
Session aims and objectives may include:
progressive skill acquisition
self-improvement
fitness targets.
Plan may include:
session aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location
coach and participant ratios
equipment and resources
drills, activities and games
food and water
weather details
participant information
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety (OHS)
permits from authorities
privacy
working with children
harassment-free sports policies
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
OHS
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment
training and scheduling commitments
individual sailing club's policies
code of ethics.
Accepted best practice of sailing may include:
the culture of sailing
accepted preventative practice adopted by those within sailing to minimise safety hazards or risks
current and past good practice demonstrated by self or peers in the same or similar situation.
Safety procedures may include:
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common sailing injuries and risks
capsize and rescue procedures
equipment checking and usage
appropriate dress
clear communication.
Drills, activities may include:
those described in Level 2 Coaching Manual
advanced tactic and strategic drills of sailing
sequential progression to race situation.
Games may include:
modified competitions
practice races:
tactic or strategy focus
simulated race courses
timing.
Equipment may include:
boat and accessories
communication equipment
spray jacket
personal flotation devices (PFD)
personal clothing and footwear.
Resources may include:
stopwatch
food and water
first aid kit.
Relevant sources may include:
bureau of meteorology
media.
Weather information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
rainfall
weather warnings
high and low tides
rips and bars
wave height
visibility.
Relevant information may include:
tactic and strategy focus
equipment and resource requirements, selection and use
boat and general sailing terminology
communication systems
course information
aims and objectives
rules and regulations of sailing
responsible and safe behaviour
good sportsmanship.
Risks may include:
sun, wind or rope burn
marine stingers
drowning
dehydration
hypothermia
injuries
capsize
exhaustion
collision
man over board
inappropriate behaviour or fighting.
Rules and regulations may include:
international rules of sailing
best practice codes of ethics
anti-doping policy
Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.
Communication system may include:
microphones
flags
whistles
bells
flares
radios
phones.
Race plans may include:
individual or team plans
an overall plan for a particular race incorporating various advanced tactics and strategies:
tactics and strategies to counter opposition
a selected race 'style'
situational plans
set or simulated course.
Strengths and weaknesses may include:
strength
speed
ability to successfully implement strategies
ability to use deception.
Psychologically may include:
visualisation
relaxation
centring
focusing
goal setting
motivation
process oriented versus outcome oriented.
Teaching and coaching techniques may include:
demonstration
explanation
using correct sailing and boat terminology
single tactic or strategy focus
breaking down tactics and strategies into components
monitoring and observing progress
assessment and evaluation.
Required knowledge may include:
rules and regulations of sailing
sailing tactics and strategies in various conditions
biomechanical principles
boat and general sailing terminology
factors affecting skill acquisition
safety and risk management
equipment selection, use and maintenance
communication systems used in sailing.
Advanced tactics and strategies of sailing may include:
starting techniques
observation of climatic influences
advanced upwind tactics
advanced downwind tactics
advanced racing strategies
finishing techniques
advanced regatta strategies.
Participant's performance may include:
performance and accuracy of tactics and strategies
attitude and behaviour
use of appropriate sailing terminology and communication systems.
In-race analysis may include:
monitoring the stage and situation of race to develop and modify appropriate tactics and strategies
analysing statistics to make relevant adjustments
analysing performances to develop coaching strategies
psychological and motivational wellbeing of participants
strengths and weaknesses of own and opposition participants
tactical strengths and weaknesses.
Opportunities may include:
suitable sailing clubs in local area
range of sailing equipment and technology available.
Relevant aspects may include:
effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session
suitability of teaching and coaching methods
feedback provided to or by participants
initial and final assessment of participant's abilities
validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools.
Statistics may include:
positioning and timing at start line.
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 following is essential:
plans and delivers precise relevant information, explanations and demonstrations for sailing sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely, according to participant's needs
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the tactics and strategies of sailing to an advanced level
uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques, drills, activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles
evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure conduct of safe sessions that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a location suitable for advanced sailing
a group of participants to participate in advanced sailing sessions
equipment such as a boat, accessories and communication equipment
rules and policies, legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities and games.
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 planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and rules and regulations of sailing to enable safe conduct of all drills, activities and games
observation of safe coaching of advanced sailing tactics and strategies, and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participant's needs, characteristics and responses
portfolio of session plans and self-evaluations
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans and delivers precise relevant information, explanations and demonstrations for sailing sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely, according to participant's needs
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the tactics and strategies of sailing to an advanced level
uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques, drills, activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles
evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure conduct of safe sessions that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a location suitable for advanced sailing
a group of participants to participate in advanced sailing sessions
equipment such as a boat, accessories and communication equipment
rules and policies, legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities and games.
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 planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and rules and regulations of sailing to enable safe conduct of all drills, activities and games
observation of safe coaching of advanced sailing tactics and strategies, and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participant's needs, characteristics and responses
portfolio of session plans and self-evaluations
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J511 | SIS40512 | Certificate IV in Sport Coaching | Qualification |