Required skills

applying principles of fitness and nutrition

calculating energy requirements

communicating with employer supervisor coworkers sports science specialists and others using assertive communication techniques to gather interpret and relay information related to managing principles of sports science for jockeys

developing strength and fitness

demonstrating strengthening exercises

evaluating professional services

following rules of racing and safe operating procedures

identifying indicators of fitness

identifying principal features of basic human digestive muscular nervous and skeletal systems

identifying relationship between diet and fitness

managing workplace illness or injury

maintaining desired weight

observing weight changes in self

practising exercise routines

relating to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

recognising factors that influence longterm weight reduction and maintenance

reporting workplace illness or injury promptly

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports

Required knowledge

balanced diets

basic principles of human anatomy and physiology

communication procedures within stable and wider racing industry

common riding injuries

effect of drugs and alcohol

exercise regimes

fitness indicators

hydration and dehydration

nutrition principles

principles of fitness

racing industry safety requirements including safe operating procedures

rehabilitation practices

relevant rules of racing

reporting procedures

weight maintenance

workplace illnesses and injuries

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions that are to apply when managing the principles of sports science for jockeys

implementation of procedures to and timely techniques to manage the principles of sports science for jockeys

working with others to undertake and complete related tasks that meet required outcomes

Evidence should be collected over a period of time and be focused on activities related to applying sports science principles Theoretical components can be assessed in a simulated situation but must be related to racing industry conditions and tasks

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency may be assessed in an actual workplace or simulated environment that provides access to the required resources Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements

Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills

The following resources must be available

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidates ability to manage and apply principles of sports science for jockeys

work instructions and related documentation

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package

The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are

written andor oral assessment of candidates required knowledge

observed documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidates application of practical tasks

simulation exercises

Where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended and may include

RGRPSHA Prepare for race riding

RGRPSH413A Prepare for race riding

RGRPSHA Ride horses in trials

RGRPSH414A Ride horses in trials

RGRPSHA Ride horses in races

RGRPSH415A Ride horses in races.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands eg literacy and numeracy demands and the needs of particular target groups eg people with disabilities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women people with a language background other than English youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds

The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to manage the principles of sports science for jockeys. Workplaces include thoroughbred stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.

Human anatomy and physiology will include:

Fitness will include:

Exercise regime may include:

Nutrition may include:

Weight maintenance may include:

Professional services may include:

Common riding injuries may include:

Rehabilitation practices may include:

Illnesses may include:

Reporting may include: