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SISSSCO411
Apply self-management to intermediate level coaching

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to those personnel who are responsible for coaching athletes at an intermediate level, where the competition is at a minimum of regional level. Personnel will already have achieved basic level coaching accreditation through their National Sporting Organisation (NSO).

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to improve coaching skills for sport competition environments. This unit focuses on the ability to apply self-reflection techniques and plan and implement a professional development plan.

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 ability to:

reflect on own performance and career objectives related to coaching to inform the professional development plan

critically analyse own performance using available technology and equipment to identify areas for improvement

demonstrate understanding of role within sport structure and behaviours expected of a coach

communicate effectively with support personnel to gain feedback and information to enhance performance

implement changes to improve the quality of coaching based on formal and informal feedback.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

identification and application of strategies to enhance coaching performance over a period of time to demonstrate competence and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a sport-specific training or competition setting or environment

organisation sports policies

athletes, equipment and facilities and support personnel in a competition setting or environment

a NCAS qualified senior coach or mentor

current NSO rules and regulations and best practice principles for coaches

Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Coach Code of Behaviour.

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 identifying performance deficiencies

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of evaluation and self-reflection techniques

observation of receiving feedback

a portfolio containing written reports or diaries, evidence or documentation of oral reports, relevant paperwork and analysis of feedback where required

third-party reports from support personnel detailing coaching professional development.

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISSSCO306 Provide drugs in sport information

SISSSCO307 Provide nutrition information to athletes

SISSSCO308 Support athletes to adopt principles of sports psychology

sport-specific units of competency.

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 share and discuss feedback with others

problem-solving skills to:

determine professional development objectives

identify weaknesses or gaps in performance standards

identify strategies to enhance performance

determine performance strengths

self-management skills to respond appropriately to feedback

psychological skills to build resilience as a coach

literacy skills to:

document a professional development plan

read written feedback

technology skills to access and use information and equipment to gather feedback and improve performance.

Required knowledge

coaching philosophies and styles for intermediate level coaching

time management strategies

career pathways and performance standards related to coaching in chosen sport

roles and responsibilities of:

coaches in a sport structure

other personnel in enhancing performance

self-reflection and evaluation methods.

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 individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Sports policiesmay include:

member protection

child protection

coaches codes of conduct or behaviour

anti-doping

media

risk management.

Personnelmay include:

administrators

board or committee members

other coaches

media

parents

officials

mentors.

Evaluation strategiesmay include:

reflection on past performance

questioning and discussions

observations

cross-referencing with coaching standards

consultation with other support personnel or specialists

feedback from senior coach or mentor.

Self-reflection methodsmust include:

coaching diary

mentoring

video self-analysis.

Coaching stylesmay include:

friendly and approachable while maintaining a 'professional distance'

directive regarding non-negotiable issues such as safety factors

directive regarding not-negotiable issues

casual

critical friend

motivational

disciplinarian

humorous when appropriate

organised and efficient

supportive and encouraging.

Professional development planmust include:

career objectives

coaching standards or best practice to be met

lifestyle adjustments

psychological approaches

use of mentor or senior coach

use of support personnel

identified deficiencies

strategies to improve performance.

Feedbackmay be:

verbal

written

visual

tactile

informal

formal.

Support personnelmay include:

sport administrators

officials

other coaches

mentors

sports medicine professionals

fitness professionals

accredited practising dietician

psychologist.

physiotherapist

sports scientist.

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 the role of a coach in implementing sports policies. 
Identify key personnel that have influence on coaches. 
Confirm scope of authority with key personnel in relation to role within sport structure. 
Identify professional standards expected of a coach. 
Source information on risk management principles and types of insurance available to coaches. 
Identify time management strategies. 
Use evaluation strategies to establish personal professional development objectives. 
Review own performance against agreed program objectives and in response to senior coach comments. 
Use self-reflection methods to assist the self-evaluation process. 
Identify aspects of coaching styles to improve. 
Design a professional development plan to enhance performance and build resilience as a coach. 
Undertake actions to implement the plan. 
Use appropriate technology and equipment to evaluate performance. 
Determine own coaching philosophy suitable for athletes being coached. 
Record coaching actions or styles that were particularly effective or to be avoided for future use. 
Share and discuss feedback regarding the evaluation and recommended future modifications with support personnel. 
Confirm with support personnel any changes to future performances based on outcomes of evaluation process. 
Modify professional development plan accordingly. 
Determine timing of review of professional development plan. 
Identify support personnel to be part of review. 
Assess progress towards career objectives and coach requirements of NSO. 
Adjust objectives and modify plan based on evaluation outcomes. 

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