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SISSAFL201A
Perform the intermediate skills of Australian Football

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to current, junior or aspiring athletes who are competing in Australian football at a local, state or national level. It may also apply to those in sports development or football coaching roles.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform the intermediate skills of Australian football. This unit focuses on the development and performance of intermediate Australian football skills during drills, activities, games and competitions.

No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 and interpretation of intermediate skills of Australian football, and relevant rules, regulations and policies to perform the intermediate skills applicable to different positions

determines observable body movements for each stage of intermediate skills and links together and practices these during drills, activities, games and competitions

communicates appropriately with team mates, coach, umpires and support staff throughout drills, activities, games and competitions, and responds to feedback

reviews own and team's football performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure performance of intermediate skills relevant to position requirements and conditions at an accuracy rate of 60-70% on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

Australian football training and competition facilities, with marked out fields

groups or teams of intermediate players in the Australian Football League talented program to play with and against

a coach to instruct and address players

suitably qualified field, boundary and goal umpires

support staff, such as runners, trainers, physiotherapists, line markers, scorers and supporters

technological aids and equipment such as Australian footballs, witches hats, goal posts, mouthguard, tackle bags and videos

resources and information outlining the intermediate skills of Australian football

rules and regulations such as the Australian Football League rule book, Australian Football League code of conduct, Australian Football League policies, such as anti-doping policy, and the Australian Sports Commission harassment free Sport policy

current organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities, games and competitions.

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 of intermediate skills at an accuracy rate of 60-70% during drills, activities, games and competitions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Football League, and the various intermediate skills of Australian football

third-party reports from coaches or umpires detailing performance.

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

SISSAFL202A Perform the intermediate tactics of Australian Football.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills on and off the football field to:

determine other player's intentions and movements

communicate with coaches and clarify positions, rules and play setups

seek feedback and instructions from team mates, coaches, support staff and umpires

teamwork skills to:

encourage and support other team members

share the ball with others

respect other player's decisions

participate effectively in training activities

language and literacy skills to access, interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of Australian football games and competitions

problem-solving skills to:

respond appropriately to changing conditions during training and game situations

apply strategies to resolve disputes related to the conduct or outcome of a game

self-management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short, medium and long term goals.

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe participation during Australian Football drills, activities, games and competitions

rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Football League (AFL), including Laws of the Game and best practice codes to participate appropriately

self-reflection principles to enable effective self-evaluation for future improvement

positions and players of Australian football and their roles and responsibilities on the field during games

basic biomechanical principles to enable safe and effective performance of intermediate skills of Australian football

relevant equipment and technological aids used in Australian football drills, activities, games and competitions to enhance intermediate skills

safety requirements and practices during Australian football drills, activities, games and competitions

communication systems used between players, coaches, support staff and umpires during football drills, activities, games and competitions.

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.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

the Australian Football League (AFL) laws of the game and notes on the laws

Australian Football League (AFL rules) of the game

best practice codes of conducts such as AFL code of conduct, AFL Player's code of conduct and AFL coaches code of conduct

policies of the employer organisation such as anti-doping policy, Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

the Australian Football League racial vilification policy.

Basic biomechanical principles may include:

balance

motion

force

momentum

power.

Intermediate skills of Australian football may include:

offensive skills:

kicking

handball

marking

pick up

hand dribbling

ball handling

running and bouncing the ball

sidestep

checking skills:

tacking

bumping

blocking and shepherding

smothering

spoiling

standing on the mark

positional skills

interchange players

specialist skills

body positioning skills for defensive play

defensive roles in set plays

body positioning skills for offensive play.

Technological aids and equipment may include:

DVDs or videos

footballs

witches hats

tackle bags

bump pads

goal posts.

Drills, activities may include:

intermediate skill drills

warm-ups and cool-downs

grid work

manual work.

Games and competitions may include:

modified games

practice matches

inter-club or team games

competition games.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use and maintenance of equipment and field

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics.

Effective communication may include:

calls

hand signals

eye signals

signs

codes for player's names

codes for different plays.

Review may include:

individually

as a member of the team

with the coach.

Conditions and external influences may include:

environmental or weather conditions

support staff

spectators

parents

referees and administrators.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access and interpret Australian football rules, regulations and policies. 
Determine basic biomechanical principles as they apply to Australian Football. 
Identify intermediate skills of Australian football and determine observable body movements for each stage of these skills in priority of importance. 
Identify the intermediate skills of Australian football players applicable to each position or player, and their purpose. 
Select technological aids and equipment to enhance acquisition of intermediate skills. 
Undertake drills, activities, games and competitions in a safe manner, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Link and perform the intermediate skills of Australian football to form a sequence of movements in competition conditions. 
Maintain effective communication with team members and coach during drills, activities, games and competitions. 
Review performance and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement. 
Identify conditions and external influences affecting conduct of activities and identify contingency strategies to improve future sessions. 

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