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Implement recovery programs
Implement recovery programs
Unit of competency
National Code
SISSCGP412A
SISSCGP412A
State Code
D6556
D6556
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/09/2012
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
13/09/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to enable coaches to support their athletes to apply the principles of recovery to the relevant sporting activity. It focuses on assisting athletes to implement and evaluate recovery methods after training or competition to optimise subsequent sporting performance.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse information.
- 1.1. Access and analyse relevant and current information on post training or competition principles of recovery.
- 1.2. Identify support personnel and resources available to assist athletes with post training or competition recovery.
- 1.3. Assess athlete's information needs in relation to recovery methods in relevant sporting activity.
- 1.4. Maintain and update information on recovery methods and programs and their effect on peak performance.
2. Liaise with sports support personnel.
- 2.1. Select appropriate support personnel to assist athletes with recovery after training and or competition.
- 2.2. Consult with sport support personnel to identify specific recovery methods for the relevant sporting activity.
3. Provide information to athletes.
- 3.1. Explain recovery methods and programs in the relevant sporting activity to athletes.
- 3.2. Present information to athletes using communication approaches appropriate to the needs of the athletes and the coaching setting.
- 3.3. Check understanding of athletes regarding recovery principles and methods using appropriate approaches and encourage athletes to clarify information.
- 3.4. Encourage athletes to seek advice and support from relevant support personnel.
4. Implement a recovery program.
- 4.1. Assess individual recovery needs and preference of athletes in relation to the sporting activity according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.2. Develop a recovery program to meet athlete or athletes needs in consultation with the athlete and support personnel.
- 4.3. Assist athletes to use recovery methods after training and or competition according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.4. Monitor use of post training or competition recovery methods and responses according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.5. Identify symptoms of negative adaptation.
- 4.6. Refer athletes who have symptoms of negative adaptation to support personnel for treatment.
5. Evaluate the recovery program.
- 5.1. Analyse the performance of athlete or athletes in competition situations.
- 5.2. Assess the effect of the recovery program in enhancing subsequent performance in the sporting activity in consultation with athletes and support personnel.
- 5.3. Adjust the recovery program to better assist athletes to achieve peak performance in the activity in consultation with athletes and support personnel.
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.
Principles of recovery may include:
training stimulus
adaptation
tapering
training volume and intensity
planning for recovery.
Support personnel may include:
sports psychologists
nutritionists
coaches
sports scientists
sports medicine providers
parents and guardians.
Resources may include:
audiovisual
multimedia
information kits
equipment and facilities.
Athletes may include:
beginner through to high performance level competitors
athletes under 16 years of age who require parent or guardian consent prior to being included in a training program
female or male athletes
athletes with a disability or special needs
athletes from minority ethnic and cultural groups.
Recovery methods may include:
water-based
stretching
sleep or rest
nutrition.
Approaches may include:
discussions
open questions.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
codes of conduct
duty of care
confidentiality
occupational health and safety.
Symptoms may include:
overtraining
overuse
burnout
fatigue
increase in resting heart rate
loss of body weight
low motivation
lack of concentration
aggressiveness.
Principles of recovery may include:
training stimulus
adaptation
tapering
training volume and intensity
planning for recovery.
Support personnel may include:
sports psychologists
nutritionists
coaches
sports scientists
sports medicine providers
parents and guardians.
Resources may include:
audiovisual
multimedia
information kits
equipment and facilities.
Athletes may include:
beginner through to high performance level competitors
athletes under 16 years of age who require parent or guardian consent prior to being included in a training program
female or male athletes
athletes with a disability or special needs
athletes from minority ethnic and cultural groups.
Recovery methods may include:
water-based
stretching
sleep or rest
nutrition.
Approaches may include:
discussions
open questions.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
codes of conduct
duty of care
confidentiality
occupational health and safety.
Symptoms may include:
overtraining
overuse
burnout
fatigue
increase in resting heart rate
loss of body weight
low motivation
lack of concentration
aggressiveness.
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 in relation to training recovery principles and techniques to develop and maintain professional knowledge for own sporting area and to meet coaching obligations to athletes
works with support personnel to identify sport-specific recovery methods and selects and adopts communication strategies appropriate to the information needs of athletes to convey information clearly and appropriately
consults with athletes and support personnel to develop, implement and review a recovery program to support them in a coaching setting
monitors training responses of athletes and refers signs of negative adaptation to appropriate support personnel.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple interactions with athletes and support personnel that involve the provision and discussion of information and the implementation, monitoring and review of recovery programs which are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a sport-specific training or competition setting
athletes, sports support personnel and resources to implement recovery programs
sources of information about post-training or competition recovery methods and programs
current organisational policies and procedures that impact on the implementation of 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 athletes and sport support personnel including discussions and implementation of recovery programs after training or competition
observation of consultation with athletes to review recovery programs and responses to support them to optimise subsequent performances
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the principles of training recovery
third-party reports from coaches or other support staff detailing examples of interactions and discussions with athletes and support personnel such as the implementation and monitoring of appropriate recovery programs.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
relevant sport-specific coaching units of competency.
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 in relation to training recovery principles and techniques to develop and maintain professional knowledge for own sporting area and to meet coaching obligations to athletes
works with support personnel to identify sport-specific recovery methods and selects and adopts communication strategies appropriate to the information needs of athletes to convey information clearly and appropriately
consults with athletes and support personnel to develop, implement and review a recovery program to support them in a coaching setting
monitors training responses of athletes and refers signs of negative adaptation to appropriate support personnel.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple interactions with athletes and support personnel that involve the provision and discussion of information and the implementation, monitoring and review of recovery programs which are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a sport-specific training or competition setting
athletes, sports support personnel and resources to implement recovery programs
sources of information about post-training or competition recovery methods and programs
current organisational policies and procedures that impact on the implementation of 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 athletes and sport support personnel including discussions and implementation of recovery programs after training or competition
observation of consultation with athletes to review recovery programs and responses to support them to optimise subsequent performances
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the principles of training recovery
third-party reports from coaches or other support staff detailing examples of interactions and discussions with athletes and support personnel such as the implementation and monitoring of appropriate recovery programs.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
relevant sport-specific coaching units of competency.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6688 | SRSCGP014A | Implement recovery programs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D441 | SIS40510 | Certificate IV in Sport Coaching | Qualification |
| D448 | SIS50610 | Diploma of Sport Development | Qualification |