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SISSTNS204
Conduct red stage tennis activities

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to those who work as community tennis coaches under the direct supervision of a program coordinator. This may include those undertaking a supportive role in the planning and implementation of red stage tennis activities for beginner players.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist in the preparation and conduct of red stage tennis activities for beginner players.

Tennis Australia has specific training and assessment requirements for the industry accreditation of coaches. Those developing training and assessment to support this unit should undertake consultation with Tennis Australia, to determine any specific arrangements for courses, trainers and assessors which will facilitate RPL for individuals to achieve Tennis Australia coach member status as a Community Coach.

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 ability to:

access a plan for tennis activities and identify individual roles, responsibilities and activity objectives in consultation with program coordinator

interact effectively with beginner players and communicate information about safety aspects

set up court and conduct red stage tennis activities to maximise participation and monitor player performance

contribute to evaluation of tennis activities and reflect on own performance to identify areas that need improvement.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

the conduct of multiple red stage tennis activities for beginner players that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also include access to:

groups of beginner players to participate in red stage tennis activities

a tennis venue with courts suitable for the conduct of red stage tennis activities (red court)

modified equipment for red stage tennis activities.

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 red stage activities and debriefing processes under the guidance of a program coordinator

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of legislation and organisational policies and procedures required to maintain player safety

third-party reports from a supervisor or program coordinator detailing performance

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the individual.

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

SISSSCO101 Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

confirm roles and responsibilities with program coordinator

interact with players and program coordinator

explain and demonstrate activities

planning and organising skills to:

access plan for tennis activities

set up court for safe delivery of tennis activities

assess conditions and equipment for safety and suitability

self-management skills to:

recognise and act within boundaries of roles and responsibilities

reflect on personal performance

teamwork skills to carry out allocated tasks

literacy skills to interpret and seek clarification on activity plans and objectives.

personal performance of basic skills of tennis to demonstrate red stage tennis activities.

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all red stage tennis activities

location-specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks applying to the location

equipment used to deliver red stage tennis activities

fundamental motor skill and red stage player competencies

cognitive, physical, social characteristics of children in the red stage (i.e., aged 4-6 years)

basic skills of tennis

red stage activities to develop the basic skills of tennis.

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.

Activity plan may include:

objectives

location

equipment and resources

organisational layout

time

activities.

Objectives may include:

cognitive

psychomotor

affective

social.

Red stage tennis skills may include:

movement

modified serve

serve return

forehand and backhand groundstrokes

volley

rallying.

Organisational layout may include:

set-up of activities on court

position of players and coach

role of coach (feeding, roaming, rallying)

type of activity (whole group, partner, station or combination).

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

working with children

work health and safety

time constraints

risk management

communication protocols

supervision requirements

first aid procedures

code of ethics or behaviour.

Red stage tennis activities may include:

warm-up activities

fundamental motor skill activities

movement activities

modified tennis activities

cooperative and competitive rally activities.

Beginner players may include:

those demonstrating basic coordination and skill development

non-competition players.

Modify may include:

regress activities by simplifying equipment and/or environment (smaller racquet, low compression balls, reduce playing space)

progress activities by changing equipment and/or environment (change ball, increase playing space).

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
Determine individual roles, tasks and responsibilities with program coordinator. 
Confirm activity plan and objectives with program coordinator. 
Confirm the red stage tennis skills to be developed. 
Confirm organisational layout of activities. 
Assess conditions and equipment for safety and suitability according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Brief players on safety issues and activity-specific participation requirements prior to commencement. 
Conduct warm-up activities. 
Deliver red stage tennis activities for beginner players. 
Monitor player performance to ensure maximum participation 
Modify activities to cater for individual player needs. 
Maintain effective communication during activities. 
Evaluate activities, based on feedback from players, program coordinator, parents and personal reflection. 
Review own performance and identify potential improvements. 

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