Assessor Resource

SISXIND408
Select and use technology for sport, fitness and recreation

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to a range of individuals working in the sport, fitness and recreation industry who require an essential and broad knowledge of technology to support their activities. This unit applies to individuals working within any sector, in any location and for any sport, fitness and recreation organisation, but is of particular relevance to those with a focus on performance enhancement.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess, use and evaluate technology relevant to work in the sport, fitness and recreation industry. The unit focuses on the ability to source and comprehend technical information and acquire skills in technology use.

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:

source initial and updated information on technologies used in the sport, fitness and recreation industry and apply this knowledge to the performance of own work role while complying with work health and safety and ethical requirements

use wireless technology to effectively communicate with relevant others

capture vision and audio and use software applications to enhance audio and vision for the purpose of gathering information or enhancing performance

utilise monitoring software to gather data from athletes or clients, analyse this data and present the results in a meaningful way to relevant others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must also ensure access to:

technology-based equipment and relevant software

information sources in order to conduct research and collect sufficient information

codes of ethical behavior or conduct

technical documentation relevant to sport, fitness and recreation technologies.

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:

direct observation or audio or vision recordings of individual using technology-based equipment in sport, fitness and recreation contexts

case studies and problem-solving exercises to assess application of technologies to different situations and contexts

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISXWHS101 Follow work health and safety policies.

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 and organisational skills to:

understand information in technology documentation and user guides

pass on information and data obtained by technologies

share information using wireless technologies

learning skills in the context of improving skills through practice

analytical skills to review vision and audio to gather information useful to work role

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of using technology-based equipment to enhance work in sport, fitness and recreation

technical skills in the context of correctly installing monitoring equipment and using technology to capture vision and audio and use software applications to enhance this vision and audio

problem-solving skills to deal with routine technology problems.

Required knowledge

specific technical information on commonly used and available technology of relevance to the sport, fitness and recreation industry

features of standard technology-based equipment and related software and the ways it can be used in the sport, fitness and recreation industry

work health and safety practices, procedures and ethical standards as they apply to using sport, fitness and recreation technology

organisational policies and procedures for the use, care and storage of technology equipment.

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.

Monitoring software may include:

heart rate

training load

GPS enabled

tracking

speed

analytical

distance

accelerometer.

Ethical practice may include:

professional relationships

physical contact

client or athlete communication protocols

agreed compliance with codes of conduct, practice or ethics

information collection, storage and dissemination

intellectual property

inclusive and non–discriminatory practices.

Relevant others may include:

athletes

clients

coaches

personal trainers

sports scientists

support personnel

administrators

IT support

officials

media

sponsors.

Wireless technologies may relate to:

social media

internet

event or competition communication systems

client relationship management.

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
Access and comprehend specific technical information on commonly used and available technology of relevance to the sport, fitness and recreation industry. 
Identify ways in which technology can be used to enhance own work. 
Confirm access to technology and organisation conditions of use. 
Correctly install monitoring software. 
Carry out monitoring according to legal obligations and industry standards of ethical practice. 
Download data from monitoring. 
Take action to solve common problems. 
Interpret data and explain results clearly and concisely to relevantothers. 
Source and access information on use of current and emerging wireless technologies as a communication mechanism. 
Identify the potential advantages and disadvantages of different technologies. 
Access organisation protocols and guidelines for use of wireless technologies. 
Apply knowledge of current and emerging technology in day-to-day communication with relevant others. 
Determine the purpose of capturing vision or audio. 
Utilise techniques for obtaining the best quality vision or audio. 
Use software applications to import and edit vision or audio as required. 
Take action to solve common problems. 
Share vision or audio with relevant others. 
Use appropriate methods to care for, move, use and store equipment securely and safely. 
Identify maintenance problems with equipment and refer to appropriate personnel for action. 

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