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Meet participant coaching needs

Meet participant coaching needs

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSCO003
State Code
OBE21
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
65
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to adapt coaching practices in a specific sport to meet individual participant needs from a diverse range of population groups including but not limited to:boysgirls adolescent boysadolescent girlsadult menadult womenpregnant womenolder adultsthose with a physical disabilitythose who are deaf or hard of hearingthe blind and visually impairedthose with an intellectual disabilityculturally and linguistically diverse groups.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. Identify individual participant coaching needs.
  • 1.1. Use questioning to identify and confirm individual participant needs, expectations and preferences.
  • 1.2. Apply principles of classification to determine disability class for participants with a disability.
  • 1.3. Assess participant functional ability and developmental readiness to acquire and perform sport-specific skills.
  • 1.4. Review individual participant needs to identify potential inclusion barriers and coaching risks.
2. Conduct coaching to meet individual participant needs.
  • 2.1. Customise session plans to address potential inclusion barriers and mitigate coaching risks.
  • 2.2. Select and adapt equipment, coaching practice and communication styles to meet participant needs.
  • 2.3. Maintain professional boundaries with participants according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.4. Monitor participation engagement, performance and safety risks and adjust coaching practices to maximise inclusion and training outcomes.
3. Evaluate inclusive coaching practices.
  • 3.1. Monitor sessions to identify opportunities for increasing inclusion and improving training outcomes.
  • 3.2. Seek feedback from others to identify areas to improve own coaching practice.
  • 3.3. Reflect on own coaching practice to identify areas for improvement.
  • 3.4. Recognise own limitations in supporting inclusion and seek advice to address.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG018 SISSSCO304 Customise coaching for athletes with specific needs Unit of competency