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Conduct a fitness and recovery program for officials
Conduct a fitness and recovery program for officials
Unit of competency
National Code
SISSOGP402A
SISSOGP402A
State Code
D6606
D6606
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Original Release Date
07/06/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to apply the principles of training and recovery to plan, implement and evaluate a fitness and recovery program for sports officials.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare a fitness and recovery program.
- 1.1. Access and analyse information pertaining to the body's responses to injury for the specific activity.
- 1.2. Access and analyse relevant and current information from a range of sources in relation to recovery training techniques for the specific activity.
- 1.3. Establish the symptoms and causes of stress in officials.
- 1.4. Conduct a training needs analysis in consultation with officials and according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Identify and access resources required for the program according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.6. Prepare and document a fitness and recovery program for the specific activity.
2. Implement and manage the training and recovery program.
- 2.1. Establish a process to monitor and manage issues related to the program in consultation with the official.
- 2.2. Apply components of fitness program for the official according to training needs analysis and relevant legislation.
- 2.3. Monitor components of the program and modify as required.
- 2.4. Provide and coordinate support needs where adjustments to the program cause difficulty.
- 2.5. Assist officials to apply recovery techniques after training or officiating according to organisational policies and procedures.
3. Evaluate fitness and recovery program.
- 3.1. Develop and implement evaluation methods to review the program in consultation with officials, according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 3.2. Adjust the fitness and recovery program in response to recommendations to better meet the needs of officials.
- 3.3. Review own performance in conducting fitness and recovery programs and identify potential improvements.
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.
Responses to injury may include:
physiological
psychological
physical.
Sources may include:
sporting bodies
sponsors
other coaches
government bodies
support services.
Recovery training techniques may include:
hydrotherapy
self-massage
stretching
physical relaxation
emotional recovery.
Training needs analysis may include:
past performances
discussion with officials
physical ability tests and assessments
trial
performances in familiar environment
performances in unfamiliar environment.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety (OHS)
codes of conduct
duty of care
confidentiality
resource allocation
industry codes and standards.
Resources may include:
physical
equipment
indoor or outdoor facilities
Australian Sports Commission fitness and recovery resources.
Fitness and recovery program may include:
support required
goals identified
strategies for achievement of goals.
Issues may include:
time availability
financial resources
interpersonal relationships
anger and stress management
detraining
health
loss of support
self-discipline.
Components of fitness program may include:
strength
speed
endurance
power
flexibility
concentration
arousal levels
pressure control.
Relevant legislation may include:
OHS
equal opportunity.
Support needs may include:
training facilities
equipment
finance
transport
management or specialist support
counselling.
Responses to injury may include:
physiological
psychological
physical.
Sources may include:
sporting bodies
sponsors
other coaches
government bodies
support services.
Recovery training techniques may include:
hydrotherapy
self-massage
stretching
physical relaxation
emotional recovery.
Training needs analysis may include:
past performances
discussion with officials
physical ability tests and assessments
trial
performances in familiar environment
performances in unfamiliar environment.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety (OHS)
codes of conduct
duty of care
confidentiality
resource allocation
industry codes and standards.
Resources may include:
physical
equipment
indoor or outdoor facilities
Australian Sports Commission fitness and recovery resources.
Fitness and recovery program may include:
support required
goals identified
strategies for achievement of goals.
Issues may include:
time availability
financial resources
interpersonal relationships
anger and stress management
detraining
health
loss of support
self-discipline.
Components of fitness program may include:
strength
speed
endurance
power
flexibility
concentration
arousal levels
pressure control.
Relevant legislation may include:
OHS
equal opportunity.
Support needs may include:
training facilities
equipment
finance
transport
management or specialist support
counselling.
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:
acquires, selects and adapts information on fitness and recovery training techniques for specific sports
conducts a training needs analysis to inform the development of fitness and recovery programs to meet the needs of officials
organises resources to implement fitness and recovery programs for officials
monitors responses to the program and modifies relevant program components as appropriate.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure preparation, implementation and evaluation of a recovery program for officials that is relevant to the candidate's current or intended work environment and is of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
sport-specific training or competition setting or facility
officials and resources to implement fitness and recovery programs
sources of information about fitness and recovery methods and programs
current organisational policies and procedures that impact on the implementation of fitness and recovery programs.
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 interaction with officials, including discussions regarding fitness and recovery needs and implementation of fitness and recovery programs as part of training or following officiating duties
observation of consultation with officials to review fitness and recovery programs and responses to support them to optimise subsequent officiating performances
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of fitness and recovery training techniques
portfolio containing evidence of a training needs analysis and appropriate fitness and recovery program
third-party reports from managers detailing examples of interactions and discussions with officials such as the implementation and monitoring of appropriate fitness and recovery programs.
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:
acquires, selects and adapts information on fitness and recovery training techniques for specific sports
conducts a training needs analysis to inform the development of fitness and recovery programs to meet the needs of officials
organises resources to implement fitness and recovery programs for officials
monitors responses to the program and modifies relevant program components as appropriate.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure preparation, implementation and evaluation of a recovery program for officials that is relevant to the candidate's current or intended work environment and is of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
sport-specific training or competition setting or facility
officials and resources to implement fitness and recovery programs
sources of information about fitness and recovery methods and programs
current organisational policies and procedures that impact on the implementation of fitness and recovery programs.
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 interaction with officials, including discussions regarding fitness and recovery needs and implementation of fitness and recovery programs as part of training or following officiating duties
observation of consultation with officials to review fitness and recovery programs and responses to support them to optimise subsequent officiating performances
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of fitness and recovery training techniques
portfolio containing evidence of a training needs analysis and appropriate fitness and recovery program
third-party reports from managers detailing examples of interactions and discussions with officials such as the implementation and monitoring of appropriate fitness and recovery programs.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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