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 candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Basic energy systems and requirements may include:
energy systems:
Alactic Anaerobic System
Lactic Anaerobic System
Aerobic System
energy requirements:
carbohydrates
proteins
fats
supply of chemical energy during muscular contraction.
Muscle groups may include:
gluteus
quadriceps
hamstrings
calves
lower back
abdominals
pectoralis
rhomboids
trapezius
deltoids
biceps
triceps.
Fitness tests may include:
laboratory tests
field tests.
Conditioning regimes may include:
frequency and quantity of conditioning sessions
position specific requirements
specific fitness components requiring improvement
player's needs
time allocation
venue and equipment
specialist availability
dietary and energy requirements.
Major fitness component may include:
speed
agility
endurance
strength
power
flexibility.
Conditioning equipment may include:
cardiovascular equipment
free weight equipment
hydraulic equipment
exercise balls
bars
steps
bands
resistance equipment
pin loaded equipment
electronically braked equipment
air braked equipment
pool based equipment.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety (OHS)
anti-doping policy
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
OHS
use of venues
communication protocols
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Basic conditioning techniques may include:
combination of arm and leg movement
contact time
body positioning
leg drive
lateral movement
forward and back movement
evasion skills
stamina
weight training
resistance training
muscle size and strength
force-velocity relationship
peripheral neuromuscular facilitation
dynamic stretching routine
muscle balance and imbalance.
Specialists may include:
doctor
physiotherapist
coach
strength and conditioning coach
skill coach
dietician
personal trainer.
Over training may include:
tired or sore muscles
feeling unwell
fatigue
stress
increase in injuries
disturbed sleep patterns
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 following is essential:
utilises knowledge of energy systems and muscle groups to interpret how different conditioning applies to individual Rugby Union positions
participates in conditioning sessions to improve speed, agility, endurance, strength, power and flexibility required for Rugby Union games
identifies over training symptoms and seeks advice from specialists to plan and implement a recovery plan
communicates appropriately with coaches and specialists throughout conditioning and responds to feedback
evaluates conditioning sessions and reviews 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 speed, agility, 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 training fields
up-to-date testing equipment and facilities
a coach to give instructions and feedback
support staff, such as specialist conditioning coaches and dieticians
conditioning equipment, such as cardiovascular and free weight equipment
resources and information on the energy systems and muscle groups associated with Rugby Union
to current 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:
coaches or specialists detailing conditioning performance observation of performance and improvement of fitness components, including speed, agility, endurance, strength, power and flexibility during conditioning sessions and Rugby Union games
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the impact of physiological elements of Rugby Union , such as energy systems and muscle groups on performance
discussions with specialists on topics such as over training symptoms and conditioning techniques for the improvement of fitness components
third-party reports from.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSRGU201A Perform foundation level Rugby Union skills
SISSRGU202A Perform foundation level Rugby Union tactics and strategies.