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Develop strength and conditioning programs

Develop strength and conditioning programs

Unit of competency
National Code
SISXCAI010
State Code
OBD92
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
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate strength and conditioning programs. It focuses on the skills needed to develop programs to meet the needs of participants undertaking fitness programs to achieve personal fitness goals.This unit applies to fitness instructors and coaches who work in fitness and sport environments. Work is performed according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify needs of participants.
  • 1.1. Analyse the strength and conditioning needs of activities.
  • 1.2. Develop profiles for strength and conditioning program for participants using assessment measures.
  • 1.3. Negotiate with participants and support staff to develop short, medium and long term objectives for strength and conditioning programs.
  • 1.4. Identify career phase of participants and training phase of activities to be addressed in the program.
2. Plan strength and conditioning programs to meet identified needs.
  • 2.1. Develop strategies to meet participant needs.
  • 2.2. Select core lifts and exercises to address participant needs.
  • 2.3. Establish fixed points of strength and conditioning programs and identify and document training phases.
  • 2.4. Apply exercise selection and exercise order to maximise conditioning outcomes throughout the strength and conditioning program.
  • 2.5. Identify equipment and resource requirements for strength and conditioning program sessions.
  • 2.6. Develop and document strength and conditioning program schedules to meet identified participant needs and objectives.
  • 2.7. Select evaluation methods to monitor strength and conditioning program implementation.
3. Implement strength and conditioning programs.
  • 3.1. Supervise strength and conditioning programs.
  • 3.2. Use strength and conditioning training methods to meet participant needs.
  • 3.3. Observe sessions to see that exercises are conducted according to organisational policies and procedures and accepted best practice principles of strength and conditioning training.
  • 3.4. Monitor sessions to ensure correct use of equipment during strength and conditioning sessions according to manufacturer specifications.
  • 3.5. Establish ongoing liaison with support staff to ensure a consistent approach to strength and conditioning programs.
4. Evaluate strength and conditioning programs.
  • 4.1. Evaluate strength and conditioning programs according to methods identified in strength and conditioning program plans.
  • 4.2. Review participant training diaries to monitor progress.
  • 4.3. Use assessment measures to assess participant progress.
  • 4.4. Seek and receive feedback from participants and support staff.
  • 4.5. Implement modifications to strength and conditioning programs to meet identified needs.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5608 SISSSTC402A Develop strength and conditioning programs Unit of competency