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Assist in conducting tennis activities for beginner players
Assist in conducting tennis activities for beginner players
Unit of competency
National Code
SISSTNS201A
SISSTNS201A
State Code
D5618
D5618
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/06/2012
Original Release Date
07/06/2011
Nominal Hours
15
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist in the preparation and conduct of basic tennis activities for beginner players.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist in planning for tennis activities.
- 1.1. Determine individual roles, tasks and responsibilities with the activity leader.
- 1.2. Confirm activity plan and objectives with leader.
- 1.3. Confirm the basic tennis skills to be developed.
- 1.4. Assess conditions and equipment for safety and suitability according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Brief the group on safety issues and activity-specific participation requirements and techniques prior to commencement.
2. Assist in conducting tennis activities.
- 2.1. Conduct warm-up and introductory activities.
- 2.2. Assist in implementing game-based tennis activities for beginner players according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.3. Apply a range of teaching and coaching techniques to impart the basic tennis skills being developed.
- 2.4. Monitor participant's performance and maintain effective communication during activities.
- 2.5. Review and adapt teaching and coaching styles in response to feedback.
- 2.6. Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session.
3. Participate in activity debriefing.
- 3.1. Evaluate personal role within the activity, based on feedback from participants, activity leader and personal reflection.
- 3.2. Review own performance 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.
Activity plan may include:
objectives
location
equipment and resources
time
activities.
Objectives may include:
self-improvement
fitness targets
progressive skill acquisition.
Basic tennis skills may include:
serving
forehand and backhand techniques
rallying
ball and racquet control.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
working with children
equal opportunity
privacy
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
time and budget constraints
risk management
communication protocols
supervision requirements
first aid procedures
code of ethics.
Game-based tennis activities may include:
warm-up games
game-specific activities
hand-eye coordination drills
footwork activities
decision making games.
Beginner players may include:
those demonstrating basic coordination and skill development
non-competition players.
Teaching and coaching techniques may include:
demonstration
explanation
whole and part approaches
repetition and practice of skills.
Activity plan may include:
objectives
location
equipment and resources
time
activities.
Objectives may include:
self-improvement
fitness targets
progressive skill acquisition.
Basic tennis skills may include:
serving
forehand and backhand techniques
rallying
ball and racquet control.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
working with children
equal opportunity
privacy
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
time and budget constraints
risk management
communication protocols
supervision requirements
first aid procedures
code of ethics.
Game-based tennis activities may include:
warm-up games
game-specific activities
hand-eye coordination drills
footwork activities
decision making games.
Beginner players may include:
those demonstrating basic coordination and skill development
non-competition players.
Teaching and coaching techniques may include:
demonstration
explanation
whole and part approaches
repetition and practice of skills.
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:
assists in planning processes required for tennis activities and identifies individual roles, responsibilities and activity objectives in consultation with activity leader
interacts effectively with beginner level participants and communicates information about safety aspects
uses a variety teaching and coaching techniques to cater for a range of individual learning styles and monitors participant's performance throughout game-based tennis activities
contributes to the evaluation of tennis activities and reflects on own performance to identify areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure assisting in the conduct of multiple tennis activities for beginner players that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also include access to:
groups of participants to take part in beginner level tennis activities
a tennis venue with courts suitable for the conduct of tennis activities
equipment for tennis activities.
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 participation in planning, conducting and debriefing processes under the guidance of an activity leader
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of legislation and organisational policies and procedures required to maintain participant safety
third-party reports from a supervisor or leader detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSCGP201A Apply legal and ethical coaching practices.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
assists in planning processes required for tennis activities and identifies individual roles, responsibilities and activity objectives in consultation with activity leader
interacts effectively with beginner level participants and communicates information about safety aspects
uses a variety teaching and coaching techniques to cater for a range of individual learning styles and monitors participant's performance throughout game-based tennis activities
contributes to the evaluation of tennis activities and reflects on own performance to identify areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure assisting in the conduct of multiple tennis activities for beginner players that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also include access to:
groups of participants to take part in beginner level tennis activities
a tennis venue with courts suitable for the conduct of tennis activities
equipment for tennis activities.
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 participation in planning, conducting and debriefing processes under the guidance of an activity leader
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of legislation and organisational policies and procedures required to maintain participant safety
third-party reports from a supervisor or leader detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSCGP201A Apply legal and ethical coaching practices.
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