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Plan a program for a competitive swimmer

Plan a program for a competitive swimmer

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSWM302A
State Code
D5616
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
08/08/2013
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
08/08/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan a training program for a competitive swimmer. It focuses on the skills needed to develop a program which meets the needs of individual or groups of swimmers and involves planning for competitive swimming situations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify needs and requirements of swimmers and program.
  • 1.1. Analyse the requirements of competitive performance for the activity or discipline in swimming.
  • 1.2. Use approved assessment methods to develop profiles for each individual, subgroup and group participating in the program.
  • 1.3. Outline objectives for the program, and each phase within the program, according to swimmer's profiles and through negotiation with swimmers and support personnel.
2. Develop a program.
  • 2.1. Develop a performance strategy to meet the identified needs and requirements of the swimmer or team.
  • 2.2. Select drills, activities and games that address the identified needs and requirements according to best practice principles of swimming and aquatic activities.
  • 2.3. Establish fixed points of the program and identify and document periodisation within the program.
  • 2.4. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the opposition.
  • 2.5. Develop individual and team tactics to match the performance strategy and the opposition profile according to swimming rules, policies and regulations.
  • 2.6. Identify resource requirements for the program according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.7. Schedule and document all aspects of the training program according to organisational policies and procedures and best practice principles of swimming and aquatics activities.
  • 2.8. Identify potential constraints and external influences and develop strategies to overcome these.
  • 2.9. Determine evaluation methods to monitor the program prior to and after implementation.
3. Evaluate program.
  • 3.1. Gather and discuss data on swimmer's performance in competitions as a result of program implementation.
  • 3.2. Seek feedback from participating swimmers, other coaches and support personnel.
  • 3.3. Evaluate effectiveness of training program and modify 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.
Requirements may include:
objectives
structure
specific activities
range of activities
time
equipment and safety.
Assessment methods may include:
field assessments
interviews with swimmers
observation of performance
performance history
physical ability tests
trials
national testing protocol.
Profiles may include:
physical
psychological
tactical
technical
leadership.
Objectives may include:
swimmer enjoyment
competition and performance.
Support personnel may include:
administrators
coaches
sports scientists
sports medicine providers
other health professionals
parents or guardians.
Best practice principles of swimming and aquatic activities may include:
preventative practice to minimise hazards or risks
Coaches or Instructors Code of Conduct policies
national activity organisation regulations and guidelines
relevant national, state or territory or local government regulations and guidelines
the culture of swimming
current and past good practice.
Fixed points may include:
structure and subdivision of the competition
individual and team involvement
intended peaks
selection dates and criteria.
Periodisation may include:
macro-cycles
micro-cycles
meso-cycles
pre-season
in-season
post-season.
Resource requirements may include:
ratio of coaches to swimmers
ratio of equipment to swimmers
access to first aid facilities, equipment and facilities
objectives and structure of program
specific and range of activities
time and budget
specialist support.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
privacy
working with children
anti-doping policy
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment and facilities
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Potential constraints may include:
background noise
time availability
stress level of coach and swimmers
information overload
conflict.
External influences may include:
environmental conditions
other facility users
spectators
parents
officials and administrators
other coaches.
Evaluation methods may include:
fitness and lab assessments
discussions with swimmers
training and competition performances
training diaries
input into the program.
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:

assesses swimmer's needs and current training status and applies this information to develop individual profiles and identify program requirements and objectives
develops programs for individuals and groups of competitive swimmers that incorporate drills, activities and games that are aimed to improve swimming performance
evaluates and modifies the training program according to swimmer's performance and required improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure development of training programs for multiple competitive swimmers to allow the demonstration of competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a group of swimmers at the competitive level
resources and support personnel
swimming pool facilities and equipment
documentation on individual swimmer's performance history.
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 developing swimmer profiles and planning a program for a competitive swimmer
observation of communicating with swimmers, other coaches and support personnel to identify and meet program requirements
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the impact of anatomical, physiological and biomechanical differences of swimmers on the development of individualised programs
portfolio of training program and analysis of data collected on swimmer's performance
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SISSSWM301A Teach the competitive strokes of swimming.
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