Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for a physical training session
- Session plan and other planning information is received from the unit physical training coordinator.
- Where necessary, unclear aspects of the planning information are clarified with the coordinator.
- Physical training aims and objectives of the group are confirmed against the allocated session plan.
- Physical training session and activities are rehearsed to ensure correct technique and method of delivery are followed.
- Clarification is sought from appropriate persons on points of doubt during the planning of the physical training session.
- Session safety risk management plan is reviewed and applied in the local area and environment.
- Current Defence injury prevention techniques are considered and applied to the session plan.
- Potentially harmful practices, as outlined in the session plan, are avoided.
- Resources are identified and organised to enable the physical training session to occur in accordance with the session plan.
- Conduct a basic physical training session
- Dress and presentation are appropriate for the conduct of the planned physical training session.
- Pre-class instructions are delivered to ensure the group is informed and prepared to commence the session.
- Warm-up instruction is delivered to ensure participants are physically and mentally prepared for the session.
- Session is conducted to achieve a physical training outcome as detailed in the session plan.
- Appropriate methods of instruction are applied in the session to impart the greatest benefit to the participants.
- Methods to ensure correct technique for safety and efficiency are implemented and monitored.
- Common technical errors are adjusted and corrected and the correct technique is demonstrated.
- Cool-down instruction is delivered to bring the participants back to a resting state.
- Own performance isreviewed.
- Motivate participants
- Appropriate motivational techniques are applied to achieve the desired physical effort and exercise intensity.
- Constructive and positive feedback is provided to participants in order to guide and recognise performance.
- Those in the class with poor coordination are accommodated and less skilled performers are assisted.
- Participants' exercise intensity is monitored and adjusted as required.