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SISSCNO304A
Teach the intermediate skills and tactics of canoe polo

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to individuals operating as canoe polo coaches at a local, regional or state level. This includes instructing, planning, conducting and evaluating training sessions and competitions. This also involves supervising practice sessions, preparing for competitions and completing post competition analysis on performance.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to teach and develop the intermediate skills and tactics of canoe polo. This unit focuses on planning, conducting and evaluating drills, activities and games to develop the skills and tactics of canoe polo to an intermediate level.

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:

plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for canoe polo sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the skills and tactics of canoe polo to an intermediate level

uses and modifies teaching and coaching techniques and drills, activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles

evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of safe sessions that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

swimming pools or flatwater rivers or lakes suitable for intermediate canoe polo

a group of canoe polo participants to participate in intermediate sessions

equipment such as polo canoes or kayaks, lightweight paddles, goals, personal protection, buoyancy aids, floating ropes and spray deck

rules, regulations, policies and legislation that impact on the conduct of drills, activities and games.

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 planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of legislative and organisational requirements and rules, regulations and policies of canoe polo to enable safe conduct of all drills, activities and games during the session or sessions

observation of safe coaching of intermediate canoe polo skills and tactics, and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participant's needs, characteristics and responses

portfolio of session plans and self-evaluations

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

consult with participants to plan intermediate canoe polo sessions that meet their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problem-solving skills to:

plan a suitable session according to participant's needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing skills and tactics

anticipate and respond appropriately to non-routine situations

planning and organising skills to:

source, allocate and coordinate resources, equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for drills, activities and games

language and literacy skills to:

produce a plan for the intermediate canoe polo session or sessions

complete post-session participant and self evaluations

give and receive feedback

numeracy skills to deliver drills, activities and games within session timeframes

personal intermediate canoe polo skills to a high level of technical correctness to understand progressive skill acquisition and demonstrate, explain and break down skills and tactics to participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location.

Required knowledge

legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and rules, regulations and policies of canoe polo to enable safe conduct of sessions

site specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks, and any special restrictions applying to the location

equipment types, characteristics and technology used for intermediate canoe polo

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

characteristics of a range of physical abilities, fitness and motor performance to enable assessment of participant readiness

intermediate skills and tactics of canoe polo, and specific drills, activities and games that promote progressive skill acquisition in individuals and groups

communication systems used between participants, coaches, referees and support staff during intermediate canoe polo

risks commonly associated with intermediate canoe polo, and methods of mitigating these risks

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for canoe polo, to ensure risk minimisation to self and group.

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.

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

age

cultural factors

previous experience

fitness level and physical capabilities

knowledge of intermediate canoe polo skills and tactics

swimming skills

injuries and illnesses.

Readiness may include:

fitness levels

motor performance factors

psychological factors.

Session's aims and objectives may include:

progressive skill acquisition

self improvement

fitness targets

motivation

individual and team tactics and skills.

Plan may include:

session's aims and objectives

date, time and duration

location

coach and participant ratios

equipment and resources

drills, activities and games

weather details

safety requirements.

Physical conditioning may include:

five components of fitness

development of physical abilities

techniques to prevent shoulder injury.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits from authorities

privacy

working with children

environmental regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use, care and maintenance of equipment

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics.

Endorsed standards promoted by canoeing may include:

Australian Canoeing coaches code of conduct policy

accreditation of coaches throughout National Coaching Accreditation Scheme

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.

Safety procedures may include:

group management in emergency situations

symptoms, treatment and prevention of common canoe polo injuries and risks

equipment checking and usage.

Drills, activities may include:

those described in Level 1 Canoe Polo Manual

sequential progression of skills

offence and defence tactics and strategies

individualised drills

concentration drills

basic paddling drills.

Games may include:

modified games and competitions

focus on skill or skills and or tactic or tactics

specific play focus

offence and defence

practice matches.

Location may include:

suitably sized swimming pools

lakes or rivers with flatwater.

Equipment may include:

polo canoes or kayaks

lightweight paddles

goals

polo ball

personal protective equipment

buoyancy aids

floating ropes

spray deck.

Resources may include:

video equipment

stopwatch

sports science testing equipment

first aid kit.

Set up and trim may include:

construction and characteristics of paddlers and boats

selection of equipment relevant to paddler and conditions

rig and steering.

Relevant information may include:

skill or skills focus

equipment and resource requirements, selection and use

safety procedures

communication systems

aims and objectives

rules and regulations of canoe polo

responsible and safe behaviour.

Risks may include:

impact injuries

collision

capsize

exhaustion

dehydration.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

national and international rules of canoe polo

Australian Canoeing anti-doping policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

age restrictions.

Communication system may include:

calls

signals

signs

codes.

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

demonstration

explanation

focusing on a single skill or tactic

breaking down skills and tactics into components

progressing through and linking skills

shaping and modelling approaches

reciprocal or peer tutoring

questioning, monitoring and observing progress

assessment and evaluation.

Required knowledge may include:

rules, regulations and policies of canoe polo

canoe polo skills and tactics

basic biomechanical principles

factors affecting skill acquisition.

Intermediate skills and tactics of canoe polo may include:

paddling skills

entry and exit of canoe

strokes

edging the boat, off side and on side for each stroke

control strategies

hand roll, rolling and rolling with the ball

passing

receiving

shooting

dribbling

blocking

goal keeping

positions and zoning

tackling and avoidance

teamwork and communication.

Participant's performance may include:

performance and accuracy of intermediate canoe polo skills and tactics

attitude and behaviour

ability to link and perform the intermediate skills and tactics of canoe polo.

Stroke analysis and correction may include:

posture

common approach to technique

trunk rotation

hand position

leg drive

boat movement.

Relevant aspects may include:

effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session

suitability of teaching and coaching methods

feedback provided to or by participants

initial and final assessment of participant's abilities.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Establish participant's needs and characteristics. 
Assess participant's readiness and current knowledge of canoe polo in order to determine session'saims and objectives. 
Develop a plan according to participant's needs and physicalconditioning, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and endorsed standards promoted by canoeing. 
Identify safety procedures associated with canoe polo drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Select and access location, equipment and resources suitable for the introduction to competitions, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Inspect equipment and set up andtrim canoes. 
Communicate instructions and relevant information about the session in a manner appropriate to participants. 
Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session. 
Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, appropriate behaviour and relevant rules, regulations and policies. 
Establish a suitable communication system to use while participating in drills, activities and games. 
Apply clear and accurate teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and the requirements of the intermediate skills and tactics of canoe polo to be developed. 
Advise procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during drills, activities and games. 
Observe participants during drills, activities and games, and provide individual and or group stroke analysis and correction as required. 
Encourage participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required. 
Inform participants of opportunities to further develop their canoe polo skills and tactics. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of session and determine the level of learning achieved. 
Identify potential areas of improvement for future intermediate canoe polo sessions. 

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