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Plan and conduct sport and recreation sessions

Plan and conduct sport and recreation sessions

Unit of competency
National Code
SISXCAI303A
State Code
D6179
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
06/03/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
17/02/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct a non-instructional sport and recreation session for a range of participants. The unit focuses on the ability to identify participant needs, develop a suitable session plan, then conduct and supervise the session in a safe manner. It requires the ability to resource the session, ensure the welfare and satisfaction of participants, and develop and maintain group cooperation and interaction during the session.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Consult with participants to determine needs.
  • 1.1 Identify participant needs and aims.
  • 1.2 Identify sources of information and collect relevant information required to plan a session.
  • 1.3 Confirm information is up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive.
  • 1.4 Conduct relevant tests and assessments to determine the condition of the participants in consultation with relevant support personnel as required.
  • 1.5 Assess the likely demands of the session on the participants.
  • 1.6 Advise participants of any reasons why they should not participate in a given session.
  • 1.7 Refer participants with specific requirements to an appropriate person or agency.
2. Develop a session.
  • 2.1 Identify support personnel required for the session.
  • 2.2 Identify appropriate tasks and activities according to session aims, participant needs and abilities, and available resources.
  • 2.3 Design a session plan to meet the identified needs, abilities and risk factors of participants.
  • 2.4 Identify external factors which may disrupt or influence the delivery, value and outcome of the session.
  • 2.5 Confirm session plan meets requirements for acceptable levels of supervision.
  • 2.6 Seek agreement on the plan with staff, participants and organisations as required.
3. Prepare resources for the session.
  • 3.1 Identify and organise a venue appropriate for the session, participant needs and their abilities.
  • 3.2 Identify and check availability of equipment appropriate for the session and participant needs and abilities.
  • 3.3 Confirm availability of resources with appropriate staff, support personnel, organisations and participants.
  • 3.4 Organise and brief support personnel.
  • 3.5 Check equipment for damage or deterioration and report as required to supervisor.
  • 3.6 Issue or set up equipment as required and provide assistance with fitting where necessary.
  • 3.7 Modify or condition equipment for use by different participant groups.
4. Conduct the session.
  • 4.1 Inform participants of session aims and objectives.
  • 4.2 Demonstrate safe and appropriate warm-up techniques to participants, relevant to the proposed session.
  • 4.3 Communicate instructions and information in a manner suitable to participants.
  • 4.4 Demonstrate techniques for using equipment.
  • 4.5 Provide positive feedback to enhance participant motivation and self-esteem.
  • 4.6 Monitor factors that may affect the performance and safety of the group or individual.
  • 4.7 Modify session as required.
5. Conclude the session.
  • 5.1 Cool-down participants through safe and appropriate exercises.
  • 5.2 Check equipment for damage and wear at the end of the session and report to supervisor.
  • 5.3 Report missing equipment to supervisor.
  • 5.4 Carry out minor repairs, as appropriate within own job role and responsibility to acceptable standards.
  • 5.5 Leave facility or venue in a condition suitable for future use.
6. Evaluate the session.
  • 6.1 Seek and acknowledge feedback from participants and other staff.
  • 6.2 Evaluate all relevant components of the program according to evaluation criteria and record outcomes.
  • 6.3 Identify potential areas of improvement of future sessions.
  • 6.4 Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
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.
Participants may include:
experienced and inexperienced
adults and children
individuals and groups.
Participant needs and aims may include:
competition or performance targets
self-improvement
fitness targets
lifestyle adjustments
technical
tactical
social.
Tests and assessments may include:
interviews
past performances
medical history
physical ability tests.
Support personnel may include:
coaches
administrators
officials
instructors
fitness trainers
teachers
medical and health professionals
carers
assistant staff
parents or guardians.
Likely demands may include:
physical
emotional
psychological
group
individuals within groups.
Session may include:
task, game, activity or exercise
component of a sequenced program
activities of up to a day's duration.
Resources may include:
physical
human
financial
transport and related logistical requirements.
Session plan may include:
aims
dates and times
activity stages and structure
logistics.
External factors may include:
weather
time of day
environmental variables
condition of site or location
participant abilities.
Venue may include:
outdoor site
indoor facility
aquatic facility
school
community hall.
Equipment may include:
safety
activity specific
sport specific
equipment required for the session.
Evaluation criteria may include:
aims and objectives of session
participant satisfaction
suitability and safety of facilities and equipment
structure and content of the session
personal performance.
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:
plan and conduct sport, fitness and recreation sessions that reflect the needs of a range of participants and incorporate techniques to build group cohesion and balance individual and group needs according to organisational policies and procedures
monitor session progress, apply negotiation and contingency-management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the session, and makes adjustments in response to changing situations
evaluate and reflect on own work performance to identify ways in which session outcomes and benefits to participants can be improved.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
planning and conducting multiple sport, fitness and recreation sessions that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:
an environment or facility appropriate to the specific session content
equipment and resources required for the delivery of the session
documentation, such as session plans and forms relating to equipment checks.
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 preparing for a session, including the development of a session plan
observation of interacting with a range of participants, including conveying information for safe participation in sessions
observation of dealing with contingencies, such as unavailability of equipment or inappropriate behaviour of participants
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques and skills in relation to session activities and inclusive practices
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed 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:
SISXWHS101 Follow work health and safety policies.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD28 SISXCAI003 Conduct non-instructional sport, fitness or recreation sessions Unit of competency