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Coach swimmers up to a competitive level

Coach swimmers up to a competitive level

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSWM001
State Code
OBE02
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
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coach swimmers up to a competitive level. This unit applies to individuals working in community based coaching roles in the Australian sport industry. This includes individuals working and volunteering in swimming clubs and centres.Specific industry accreditation requirements apply to swimming coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from Swimming Australia.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan swimming sessions for swimmers up to a competitive level.
  • 1.1. Gather and review swimmer information to assess developmental readiness of swimmers up to a competitive level.
  • 1.2. Set swimming session objectives to meet developmental readiness of swimmers up to a competitive level.
  • 1.3. Determine session content to address swimming session objectives.
  • 1.4. Select coaching practices to meet swimming session objectives.
  • 1.5. Develop and document swimming session plans for swimmers up to a competitive level.
2. Prepare swimming sessions for swimmers up to a competitive level.
  • 2.1. Prepare facilities, equipment and resources to meet swimming session plan requirements.
  • 2.2. Select and set up equipment for safe use by swimmers up to a competitive level.
  • 2.3. Identify hazards, assess risks and implement risk control strategies to minimise safety risk to swimmers up to a competitive level.
3. Conduct swimming sessions for swimmers up to a competitive level.
  • 3.1. Communicate and confirm understanding of swimming session activity instructions and safe participation requirements of swimmers up to a competitive level.
  • 3.2. Present, sequence and pace swimming session activities according to swimming session plans.
  • 3.3. Select and use communication styles to achieve swimming session objectives.
  • 3.4. Observe practice of swimmers up to a competitive level to assess swimmer ability to perform activities.
  • 3.5. Modify swimming session activities as required to meet needs of swimmers up to a competitive level and environmental conditions.
  • 3.6. Monitor swimming sessions to identify and address safety risks to swimmers up to a competitive level.
  • 3.7. Analyse swimmer performance and provide feedback to swimmers to improve performance.
  • 3.8. Conduct end of swimming session review to evaluate swimming session plan and inform future swimming session planning processes.
4. Promote good behaviour.
  • 4.1. Communicate and model swimming participation behaviour standards.
  • 4.2. Monitor participation to identify poor behaviour.
  • 4.3. Use behaviour management strategies to address swimmer poor behaviour in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
5. Reflect on coaching practice.
  • 5.1. Seek feedback from others to identify areas to improve own swimming coaching practice of swimmers up to a competitive level.
  • 5.2. Reflect on own swimming coaching practice of swimmers up to a competitive level to identify areas for improvement.
  • 5.3. Analyse findings and incorporate learnings in future swimming sessions with swimmers up to a competitive level.
  • 5.4. Seek opportunities to address identified professional development needs.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5615 SISSSWM301A Teach the competitive strokes of swimming Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEV0 SIS30519 Certificate III in Sport Coaching Qualification
BHD9 SIS30521 Certificate III in Sport Coaching Qualification