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Develop and deliver long-term training programs

Develop and deliver long-term training programs

Unit of competency
National Code
SISXCAI011
State Code
OEN52
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/08/2023
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/08/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and deliver long-term training programs for individuals, groups, or sporting teams which are tailored to their physical capacity objectives. Objectives can be diverse in nature and may relate to personal fitness targets, or their targeted capacity to compete in future activities such as recreational events or sporting competitions.Program design involves effective application of exercise science principles. This unit has a direct relationship with, and is supported by, SISFFIT049 Use exercise science principles in fitness instruction.This unit applies to sport, fitness or recreation trainers, instructors and coaches who work independently using discretion and judgement to develop, deliver, evaluate and modify programs. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify participant needs.
  • 1.1. Consult with participants and other relevant personnel to identify physical demands of future activity and physical capacity goals.
  • 1.2. Identify fixed timelines for achievement of goals according to activity requirements.
  • 1.3. Evaluate participant characteristics and current fitness capabilities to establish participant profiles.
2. Plan long-term training program.
  • 2.1. Plan phases of training program required to meet fixed points and participant physical capacity goals.
  • 2.2. Determine training volume, and duration and frequency of sessions required to achieve goals.
  • 2.3. Design a systematically structured program that incorporates effective use of exercise science and long-term training principles.
  • 2.4. Identify training exercises, equipment requirements and roles of support personnel for each program phase.
  • 2.5. Document long-term training program according to organisational format.
3. Plan individual sessions.
  • 3.1. Determine objectives of individual sessions within the overall program and according to current program phase.
  • 3.2. Select training exercises, techniques and equipment that target participant goals and session objectives.
  • 3.3. Plan sessions that incorporate volume, intensity and load of exercises appropriate to participant existing fitness capabilities.
  • 3.4. Develop sequenced and varied sessions to enhance participant motivation and to allow for recovery from specific exercise types.
  • 3.5. Document session plans according to organisational format.
4. Deliver training sessions.
  • 4.1. Provide clear and accurate instructions and demonstrations for exercises, technique and use of equipment.
  • 4.2. Use communication techniques that provide positive reinforcement and motivation to participant.
  • 4.3. Observe participant technique for safety and effectiveness and provide corrective instruction based on observations.
  • 4.4. Monitor participant performance against session objectives using measures suited to type of exercises.
  • 4.5. Identify signs of fatigue and overtraining and make required session modifications.
5. Monitor participant progress and update program.
  • 5.1. Monitor participant progression towards goals through ongoing observation and measurements and compare with expectations in program plan.
  • 5.2. Request ongoing feedback from participant to identify program likes and dislikes and their views on goal achievement.
  • 5.3. Modify and update program and sessions according to feedback and evaluation.
  • 5.4. Update program and participant progress records with details of evaluation and modifications.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD26 SISXCAI005 Conduct individualised long-term training programs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIO2 SIS40122 Certificate IV in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Qualification