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SISSSTC402A
Develop strength and conditioning programs

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to coaches working with individuals or teams. It also applies to fitness instructors who provide a range of fitness programs and services to individuals or groups. The unit is applicable to those working with sporting groups, in fitness centres, gyms or autonomously in the fitness industry.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to develop, implement and evaluate a strength and conditioning program. It focuses on the skills needed to develop a program which meets the needs of individual athletes or groups of athletes according to their sport-specific needs or those undertaking fitness programs to achieve personal fitness goals.

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:

assesses athlete's or athletes' current training status and needs and applies knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to develop programs to meet stated objectives for strength and conditioning

plans strength and conditioning classes that meet athlete expectations, comply with legislative and organisational requirements, and are of sufficient duration to allow the candidate to demonstrate the use of strength and conditioning techniques

evaluates and modifies the training program according to feedback received and the results of evaluation procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure development and implementation of multiple strength and conditioning programs to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance in the provision of core strength and conditioning techniques according to the specific needs of individuals, groups or sports.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

an environment with appropriate facilities, equipment and materials such as free weight or hydraulic equipment

a range of athletes with real or simulated strength and conditioning goals

documentation such as athlete's performance history and manufacturer's specifications for equipment use.

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 preparation and planning for a strength and conditioning program, including the assessment of athletes

observation of interaction with a range of participants, including conveying information for safe participation in strength and conditioning sessions and monitoring the use of equipment

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of physiological, psychological and biomechanical changes that occur during strength and conditioning training

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.

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

SISSSTC301A Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

SISXCAI405A Conduct individualised long term training programs.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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:

liaise with other coaches and trainers

give and receive feedback from athletes

problem-solving skills to select appropriate techniques and strategies for the program to meet the stated objectives

planning and organising skills to schedule the strength and conditioning program

technology skills to assess the fitness and condition of athletes and other participants

literacy skills to:

document evaluation methods

record feedback

read and understand policies and procedures information.

Required knowledge

the major body systems, bones, joints, muscles and their function to enable the selection, instruction and adjustment of appropriate exercises to meet the needs of athletes

anatomical, physiological and biomechanical differences of athletes including age and sex

physiological adaptation to strength and conditioning training

current strength and conditioning training techniques

exercise prescription and exercise order principles

physical constraints that may affect planning for strength and conditioning program

legislation organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe delivery of exercise programs including the safe use of equipment and a safe learning environment.

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.

Needs and requirements may include:

competition performance

pre-adolescent

mature aged

disability

reconditioning

rehabilitation.

Profiles may include:

physical

psychological

tactical

technical

leadership skills.

Assessment measures may include:

discussion with trainees

physical ability tests

trials

performances in familiar environment

performances in unfamiliar environment

field assessments of fitness components

performance history.

Objectives may include:

enjoyment

competition or performance

selection

tapering

peaking

maintenance.

Athlete or Athletes may include:

experienced or inexperienced

female or male

competitor in team or individual sports

amateur or professional.

Support personnel may include:

administrators

coaches

sports scientists

sports medicine providers

parents or guardians.

Career phase may include:

novice

intermediate

advanced.

Training phase may include:

macro-cycles

micro-cycles

meso-cycles

pre-season

in-season

post-season

four year Olympic cycle.

Core lifts and exercises may include:

abdominal

roll outs

reverse crunch

side bends

prone and hold

back

biceps

calves and ankles

chest

forearms

hip or thigh

shoulders

triceps

power exercises

proprioception and neuromuscular coordination exercises.

Techniques of strength and conditioning may include:

resistance training

aerobic endurance

anaerobic endurance

flexibility and stretching

elastic energy

abdominal

core stability.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

athlete assessment procedures

confidentiality of athlete information

emergency procedures

time constraints and scheduling requirements

use of venue

equal opportunity.

Fixed points may include:

structure and subdivision of performance levels

availability of facilities

rules of the activity

rules of the competition or performance

intended peaks

selection dates and criteria

availability of support personnel.

Exercise selection may include:

types of resistance training exercises

movement analysis of sport

athlete's exercise technique experience

available equipment and training time.

Exercise order may include:

core followed by assisted exercises

pre-exhaustion method

alternated upper and lower body exercise

supersets and compound sets.

Equipment may include:

cardiovascular equipment

free weight equipment

hydraulic equipment

innovative equipment

exercise balls

bars

steps

bands

plyometric training systems

resistance equipment

pool based equipment.

Resource requirements may include:

ratio of coaches to athletes

ratio of equipment to athletes

access to first aid facilities

access to equipment

appropriate facilities.

Evaluation methods may include:

fitness assessments

lab assessments

discussion with participants

training and competitive performances

training diaries.

Strength and conditioning training methods may include:

work duration, rest periods and frequency

periodisation

training load, repetition and volume

rehabilitation and reconditioning

core stability.

Best practice principles of strength and conditioning training may include:

the sports coaches' or instructors' code of conduct policy developed by the peak bodies responsible for the development of teaching and coaching

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

Australian Sports Commission's drugs in sport policy

National Activity Organisation's regulations and guidelines.

Other coaches and or specialists may include:

health professionals

physiologists

biomechanics

exercise scientists.

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
Analyse the strength and conditioning needs and requirements of the activity or sport of the target individual or group. 
Develop profiles for each individual or group member participating in the strength and conditioning program using appropriate assessment measures. 
Develop short, medium and long-term objectives for the strength and conditioning program through negotiation with athletes and support personnel. 
Identify the career phase of athlete and the training phase of the selected sport or activity to be addressed in the program. 
Develop a strategy to meet the identified needs and requirements of the athlete or team. 
Select the core lifts and exercises and techniques of strength and conditioning to address identified needs and requirements of the athlete according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Establish fixed points of the program and identify and document training phases within the training program. 
Apply exercise selection and exercise order to maximise conditioning outcomes throughout the program. 
Identify equipment and resource requirements for each session within the program. 
Develop and document a program schedule to meet the identified needs, requirements and objectives of the athlete. 
Include evaluation methods to monitor the training program prior to implementation. 
Supervise strength and conditioning program. 
Use strength and conditioning training methods to meet identified needs and requirements of athletes or team members. 
Observe sessions to see that exercises are conducted in accord with rules and regulations and accepted best practice principles of strength and conditioning training. 
Ensure correct use of equipment during strength and conditioning session, according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions. 
Establish ongoing liaison between other coaches and specialists where coaches and specialists work with the same athlete to ensure a consistent approach to the strength and conditioning program. 
Evaluate the program according to methods established and documented within the strength and conditioning program plan. 
Monitor use of equipment according to exercise plan and relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Review each athlete's or athletes' training diary or diaries to monitor ongoing progress. 
Use assessment measures to assess athlete's ongoing progress. 
Seek and receive feedback from participating athletes and support personnel. 
Implement modifications to the program, where relevant, to meet identified needs. 

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