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Participate in conditioning for cricket

Participate in conditioning for cricket

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSCKT303A
State Code
D6562
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/07/2013
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
11/07/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in conditioning for cricket. This unit focuses on the development and understanding of fitness and conditioning programs relating to cricket, including techniques to improve strength, endurance, power and flexibility.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify physiological elements of cricket.
  • 1.1. Identify the basic energy systems and requirements for cricket players.
  • 1.2. Determine the major muscle groups required for playing cricket.
  • 1.3. Identify fitness tests appropriate to different levels of play.
  • 1.4. Identify suitable conditioning regimes for each major fitness component used in cricket.
2. Perform basic conditioning techniques.
  • 2.1. Select and safely utilise appropriate conditioning equipment according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.2. Identify basic conditioning techniques for the improvement of strength, endurance, power and flexibility as advised by a specialist.
  • 2.3. Participate in fitness and conditioning sessions as identified by specialist.
  • 2.4. Determine over training symptoms.
  • 2.5. Develop a recovery plan for over training after seeking advice from a specialist.
3. Evaluate conditioning sessions.
  • 3.1. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
  • 3.2. Evaluate fitness test results and modify conditioning as required.
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.
Basic energy systems and requirements may include:
energy systems:
Alactic Anaerobic System
Lactic Anaerobic System
Aerobic System
energy requirements:
carbohydrates
protein
fat
supply of chemical energy during muscular contraction.
Muscle groups may include:
quadriceps
hamstrings
calves
lower back
abdominals
pectoralis.
Fitness tests may include:
laboratory tests
field tests.
Conditioning regimes may include:
frequency and quantity of conditioning sessions
specific fitness components requiring improvement
time allocation
venue and equipment
specialist availability
dietary and energy requirements.
Major fitness component may include:
endurance
strength
power
flexibility.
Conditioning equipment may include:
cardiovascular
free weight
hydraulic
resistance
pin loaded
electronically braked
pool-based.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety (OHS)
anti-doping policy
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
OHS
use of venues
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Basic conditioning techniques for the improvement of endurance, strength, power and flexibility may include:
muscle building
weight training
strength training
core strength and trunk stability training
resistance training
peripheral neuromuscular facilitation
dynamic stretching.
Specialists may include:
physiotherapist
strength and conditioning coach
dietician
fitness adviser
massage therapist
personal trainer.
Over training symptoms may include:
tired or sore muscles
feeling unwell
fatigue
stress
increase in injuries
changing sleep patterns
fluctuating body weight
poor performance.
Recovery plan may include:
pool work
sauna, spa or plunge
adaptation; work-rest ratios
stretching
massage
hot or cold showers.
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:
utilises knowledge of energy systems, muscle groups and fitness components to interpret the different conditioning requirements of individual cricket positions and skills
identifies over training symptoms, and communicates appropriately with coaches and specialists to plan and implement a recovery plan and respond to feedback
evaluates conditioning sessions and reviews own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in conditioning sessions that are of sufficient duration to demonstrate competency, consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
suitable facilities, such as gyms and training fields
up-to-date testing equipment and facilities
support staff, such as specialist conditioning coach
conditioning equipment, such as cardiovascular and free weight equipment
resources and information on the energy systems and muscle groups associated with cricket
current relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of conditioning sessions.
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 performance and improvement of fitness components, such as endurance, strength, power and flexibility during conditioning sessions and cricket games
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of physiological elements of cricket, such as energy systems and muscle groups
accurate discussions with specialists on topics such as over training symptoms, recovery plans and conditioning techniques for the improvement of fitness components
third-party reports from coaches or specialists detailing conditioning performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSCKT304A Perform the advanced skills of cricket
SISSCKT305A Perform the advanced tactics and strategies of cricket.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6697 SRSCKT004A Participate in conditioning for cricket Unit of competency