Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency:

Accepted best practice in tenpin bowling

the safety considerations for program content

guiding principles for nationally recognised programs

the coaches code of conduct policy

safety considerations for bowlers

sport program management and technical regulations

Bowlers with a disability

intellectual

sensory

sight loss

hearing loss

physical

amputees

wheelchair athletes

les autres

Communicate in a style appropriate to the age level of the bowlers

age

children to the mature aged athlete

sensory, physical or intellectual impairment

sight loss

hearing loss

physical disability

coaches code of conduct policy

Drills and activities to teach or develop the fundamental skills

three (3) basic Ritger skill drills

Fundamental skills of tenpin bowling

balance

approach

release

four (4) step delivery

Injury prevention

warm up

correct weight of ball for bowler

correct fit of ball for bowler

centre rules and etiquette

Organisation's Occupational Health and Safety

safety considerations for

the participant

the bowling centre

coaching personnel

program content

activities not recommended for bowlers

equipment

Physical fitness

acceptable aerobic fitness for age group

Resources

human

accredited bowling presenters and assessors

accredited bowling coaches qualified to supervise training

equipment

bowling shoes

variety bowling balls

bowling lanes

pins

lane markers

coloured tape

facilities

sufficient space and lanes for at least 10 participants

materials

Tenpin Bowling Australia coaching manual

accreditation/technical resources and information

program resources (Tenpin Bowling Australia coaching resources)

health and safety provisions

first aid equipment/facilities

access to phone

immediate access to ice

Teaching/learning methods

class organisation methods

drills

partner work

activity cards

demonstrations

videos

teaching aids

general coaching theory

demonstration

practice/repetition

feedback

progression

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of drills, activities and games to teach or develop the fundamental skills of bowling
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories of coaching from the Range Statements
Assessment must confirm the ability to apply knowledge and appropriate techniques to
evaluate whether conditions are suitable to start a session
observe bowlers and recognise when and how intervention should take place to improve individual skill performance
observe bowlers and recognise their readiness to progress to the next level of skill development

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of the following unit(s) of competency
Nil
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSTPB002A Conduct learn to bowl league competitions
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRSCGP001A Operate in accord with accepted coaching practices, styles and responsibilities
SRSCGP002B Include special interest groups or people with special needs
SRSCGP003A Implement the fundamental principles of sports psychology
SRXCAI004B Plan a sport and recreation session for clients
SRXCAI005B Conduct a sport and recreation session for clients

Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Knowledge of the fundamental skills of bowling
Knowledge of the physical preparation required for safe performance of fundamental bowling skills
Knowledge of drills, activities and games to teach the fundamental skills of bowling
Knowledge of equipment set-up, uses and safety requirements
Knowledge of growth and development characteristics of children for maximising safe learning opportunities for young participants
Knowledge of adult learning principles for maximising safe learning opportunities for adult participants
Knowledge of the fundamental rules and requirements of bowling
Knowledge of equipment set-up, uses and safety requirements
Knowledge of the benefits of sports and children's play
Required skills
Skills to conduct drills and activities to teach the basic skills of bowling
Organise effective and appropriate coaching practices
Communication skills in order to ensure coaching processes are understood
Apply the rules of bowling in order to coach the basic skills
Ability to provide demonstrations of basic bowling skills, eg, self, other bowlers as models, videos
Feedback and questioning skills in order to communicate effectively with bowlers
Observation skills in order to successfully observe performance
Organise drills and activities for participants
Risk management skills to ensure the safety of bowlers

Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a group of beginner bowlers
bowling centre facilities
bowling equipment
Human resources - assessment of this competency will require
Tenpin Bowling Australia Accredited Level 2 coaches
personnel to be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
personnel to have attained the National Competency Standards for Assessment BSZ401A, BSZ402A and BSZ403A

Consistency in performance
Due to issues such as coaching effectiveness this unit of competency must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over a Range Statements and contexts applicable to coaching tenpin bowling

Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a sporting activity with a range of real clients. For valid and reliable assessment the activity should be conducted at a bowling centre with beginner level bowlers. The environment should be safe, with noise to a level experienced with activity in full operation and support services provided for optimum performance
This unit of competency should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

Communicating ideas and information
Explain instructions clearly (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Identify key fundamental skills (2)

Planning and organising activities
Organise drills and activities for training session (2)

Working with others and in teams
Cooperate with athletes and other support personnel (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Not applicable (1)

Solving problems
Observe athletes and determine physical preparation requirements (2)

Using technology
Proper use of equipment set-up (1)