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Develop and update knowledge of tennis development programs
Develop and update knowledge of tennis development programs
Unit of competency
National Code
SISSTNS206
SISSTNS206
State Code
WG039
WG039
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2013
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
04/07/2013
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and update information on tennis development programs.The unit focuses on the ability to source and comprehend the National Sporting Organisation (NSO) sport specific development programs and covers the initial and ongoing development of a person's required knowledge base. This information underpins effective performance as a tennis coach or tennis administrator.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source and apply general information on structure of NSO and member associations.
- 1.1 Identify sources of information to understand the structure and operation of the NSO and member associations.
- 1.2 Access and comprehend NSO and member association roles and responsibilities.
- 1.3 Identify key contacts in NSO and/or member association relevant to own role in the sport.
2. Source and apply information on tennis development programs.
- 2.1 Obtain information about NSO sport-specific development programs.
- 2.2 Identify target group for each program.
- 2.3 Identify program eligibility and delivery requirements.
- 2.4 Determine most appropriate tennis development program for delivery in coaching or administrator role.
- 2.5 Identify a range of strategies to apply information sourced to role as a coach or administrator.
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 individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Sources of information may include:
Tennis Australia and member associations
formal and informal research
media
industry journals
internet
informal discussions and networking
training courses
participation in industry accreditation schemes.
NSO and member associations may include:
Tennis Australia
member associations:
Tennis ACT
Tennis New South Wales
Tennis Queensland
Tennis NT
Tennis SA
Tennis Tasmania
Tennis Victoria
Tennis West.
Key contacts may include:
Tennis Australia and member association staff:
Community Tennis Officer
Coach Development staff
Athlete Development staff
Hot Shots staff
Cardio Tennis staff
Community Tennis staff
tournaments and competitions staff.
Sport-specific development programs may include:
Coach Development
Tennis Hot Shots
Talent Development
Athlete Development
Cardio Tennis
Seniors Tennis
Players with a disability
Indigenous players
Club/Centre Development
Tournaments and Competitions
Mum’s tennis
Tennis in Schools.
Target group may include:
age
tennis standard
location
gender
cultural background
population
size of club/centre
schools.
Sources of information may include:
Tennis Australia and member associations
formal and informal research
media
industry journals
internet
informal discussions and networking
training courses
participation in industry accreditation schemes.
NSO and member associations may include:
Tennis Australia
member associations:
Tennis ACT
Tennis New South Wales
Tennis Queensland
Tennis NT
Tennis SA
Tennis Tasmania
Tennis Victoria
Tennis West.
Key contacts may include:
Tennis Australia and member association staff:
Community Tennis Officer
Coach Development staff
Athlete Development staff
Hot Shots staff
Cardio Tennis staff
Community Tennis staff
tournaments and competitions staff.
Sport-specific development programs may include:
Coach Development
Tennis Hot Shots
Talent Development
Athlete Development
Cardio Tennis
Seniors Tennis
Players with a disability
Indigenous players
Club/Centre Development
Tournaments and Competitions
Mum’s tennis
Tennis in Schools.
Target group may include:
age
tennis standard
location
gender
cultural background
population
size of club/centre
schools.
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 ability to:
source and apply general information on structure of NSO and member associations for tennis
understand tennis-specific development programs
determine program requirements for specific target groups.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to appropriate communication technology, to facilitate the processes involved in sourcing information
access to information sources in order to conduct research and collect sufficient information
access to NSO and member association sport specific development program information.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to develop and update tennis development program knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
projects to research differing aspects of tennis development programs and delivery of the sourced information in a brief written or oral presentation
case studies and problem-solving exercises to assess application of knowledge to different situations and contexts
written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of NSO and member association structure and role and the key aspects of tennis development programs.
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended for example:
SISSTNS307 Coach red stage tennis players
SISSTNS308 Coach orange stage tennis players
SISSTNS309 Coach green stage tennis players.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
source and apply general information on structure of NSO and member associations for tennis
understand tennis-specific development programs
determine program requirements for specific target groups.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to appropriate communication technology, to facilitate the processes involved in sourcing information
access to information sources in order to conduct research and collect sufficient information
access to NSO and member association sport specific development program information.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to develop and update tennis development program knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
projects to research differing aspects of tennis development programs and delivery of the sourced information in a brief written or oral presentation
case studies and problem-solving exercises to assess application of knowledge to different situations and contexts
written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of NSO and member association structure and role and the key aspects of tennis development programs.
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended for example:
SISSTNS307 Coach red stage tennis players
SISSTNS308 Coach orange stage tennis players
SISSTNS309 Coach green stage tennis players.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBD99 | SISSTNS002 | Coach intermediate players in tennis | Unit of competency |
| OBD98 | SISSTNS001 | Coach junior players in tennis | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC868 | SISSS00051 | Community Coach - Tennis | Skill set |
| J757 | SIS20513 | Certificate II in Sport Coaching | Qualification |