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SISSSCO306
Provide drugs in sport information

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to those working autonomously and within supervisory roles in a sport and recreation environment. It applies to personnel who are responsible for coaching athletes in a sport-specific training or competition setting. This includes providing in competition assistance to athletes and supporting their psychological preparation. It also applies to those in roles such as sport development officers and competition managers or coordinators.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide information about performance enhancing and prohibited drugs to athletes and implement strategies to assist athletes to effectively address those issues according to legislative and sport-specific regulations.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

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:

acquires, selects and adapts information in relation to drugs in sport issues to develop and maintain professional knowledge for own sporting area and to meet coaching obligations

selects and adopts communication strategies appropriate to the information needs of athletes to convey information clearly and accurately regarding drugs in sport issues

consults with athletes to develop, implement and review strategies to support them with these issues in a coaching setting

develops a rapport with athletes and encourages them to clarify information and access supporting resources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure presentation of comprehensive and current information relevant to the sports the candidate coaches or intends to coach to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a sport-specific training or competition setting

elite athletes

sources of information about drugs in sport issues.

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 consultation with athletes to identify and review strategies to support them with drugs in sport issues

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of key drugs in sports issues for specific sport

portfolio of research and presentations on sport-specific drugs in sport issues

third party reports from coaches or other support staff detailing work performance.

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

build rapport with athletes

convey information about performance enhancing and prohibited drugs to athletes

negotiate appropriate strategies with athletes to address drug issues in sport

seek feedback on the effectiveness of strategies

language and literacy skills to access and interpret information on key drug issues relevant to the appropriate sport

problem solving skills to assess effectiveness of strategies to address drug issues and modify accordingly.

Required knowledge

national and international anti-doping codes to enable accurate and current information to be conveyed to athletes

classes of banned and restricted drugs to enable the communication of current information to athletes

organisational policies and procedures to enable athletes to implement strategies regarding drugs in sport in a professional and supported manner

short and long term physical and psychological effects of drugs on the human body

credible information sources regarding drugs in sport to enable understanding of rights and responsibilities in relation to drugs in sport and to maintain accuracy and currency of knowledge

drug testing procedures and protocols and sources of current information to maintain currency and accuracy of knowledge

available support services in order to convey information to assist athletes with drugs in sports issues

strategies to assist athletes to address drugs in sport issues.

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.

Drugs in sport issuesmay include:

banned and restricted drug classes

drug testing procedures and protocols

deliberate use of drugs

inadvertent use of drugs

social drug use

ethical implications

health effects of banned substances

hearings and sanctions

therapeutic use of banned drugs

athlete's rights and responsibilities

herbal medications and supplements

domestic versus international drug testing procedures and policies.

Information may include:

anti-doping policies and codes:

the world anti-doping code (WADA)

Australian sports anti-doping authority (ASDA)

sport-specific requirements

drug testing procedures

professional advice available on drugs in sport

classification of major drugs in relation to their legal status

short term and long term effects on the human body

classification of drugs as either banned or permitted in sport

physical and psychological effects of banned and restricted drugs

athlete’s legal and ethical responsibilities.

Support personnel may include:

disability specific

sport administrators

team managers

sports physician

sports trainer

sports doctor

sports scientist

accredited sports dietician

psychologist

parents or guardians.

Resources may include:

anti-doping policies and codes:

the world anti-doping code (WADA)

Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA)

sport-specific requirements

drug testing procedures

professional advice available on drugs in sport

classification of major drugs in relation to their legal status

short term and long term effects on the human body

classification of drugs as either banned or permitted in sport

physical and psychological effect of banned and restricted drugs

athlete’s legal and ethical responsibilities.

Drugs in sport information may include:

beginner through to high performance level competitors

athletes under 16 years of age who require parent or guardian consent prior to being included in a training program

female or male athletes

athletes with a disability or special needs

athletes from minority ethnic and cultural groups.

Approaches may include:

discussions

open questions.

Strategies may include:

educational programs

use of drugs in sport information services such as Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA)

intervention strategies

development of ethical codes and policies

development of alternative strategies to legally enhance performance.

Organisational policies and proceduresmay include:

codes of conduct

duty of care

confidentiality.

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
Identify drugs in sport issues relevant to the sporting activity or athletes’ needs. 
Collect and analyse relevant and current information from a range of sources. 
Identify support personnel and resources available to assist athletes with drugs in sport issues. 
Assess athlete’s information needs in relation to drugs in sport. 
Maintain and update information on drugs in sport issues. 
Determine specific drugs in sport information to be presented. 
Finalise content and delivery mechanisms of information to be presented. 
Present information to athletes in a style appropriate to the needs of the athletes and the coaching setting. 
Use appropriate activities and learning experiences to deliver information. 
Check understanding of athletes regarding information provided using appropriate approaches and encourage athletes to clarify information. 
Encourage athletes to seek advice and support from identifies support personnel. 
Consult with athletes to develop strategies to assist them to address drugs in sport issues. 
Assist athletes to implement agreed strategies according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Review effectiveness of strategies in consultation with athletes. 
Adjust strategies to better assist athletes to address drug issues in the relevant sport. 

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