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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse the strokes of swimming.
   • Identify the basic biomechanical principles of the strokes of swimming and break each part into its components.
   • Identify observable body movements for each stage of the skill in order of performing importance.
   • Identify and document technique checklist.
2. Develop lesson plans.
   • Consider participant group characteristics and identify swimming skills to be developed.
   • Assess participant readiness to acquire the relevant skills.
   • Determine instructional methods appropriate to the participant group.
   • Determine appropriate drills, activities and/or games for the participant group.
   • Develop and document lesson plans that incorporate key instructional information.
3. Conduct lessons.
   • Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for safety and maintenance requirements.
   • Provide clear and accurate instruction on drills, activities and games and confirm understanding.
   • Introduce participants to the water in an appropriate manner.
   • Demonstrate skills and techniques to participant group.
   • Observe and monitor participation and performance of each participant according to principles of movement in water and adjust as required.
   • Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants.
   • Modify lesson as required according to participant needs and factors that affect skills development.
   • Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
   • Use techniques to maintain group control.
   • Monitor time and complete drills, activities or games within allocated time.
   • Complete lesson documentation and progress notes.
4. Review and adapt the instruction.
   • Request and respond to feedback from participants.
   • Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions.
   • Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
   • Implement modifications to future instruction in response to feedback and review of participant progress.
5. Analyse the strokes of swimming.
   • Identify the basic biomechanical principles of the strokes of swimming and break each part into its components.
   • Identify observable body movements for each stage of the skill in order of performing importance.
   • Identify and document technique checklist.
6. Develop lesson plans.
   • Consider participant group characteristics and identify swimming skills to be developed.
   • Assess participant readiness to acquire the relevant skills.
   • Determine instructional methods appropriate to the participant group.
   • Determine appropriate drills, activities and/or games for the participant group.
   • Develop and document lesson plans that incorporate key instructional information.
7. Conduct lessons.
   • Allocate sufficient space, assemble resources and check equipment for safety and maintenance requirements.
   • Provide clear and accurate instruction on drills, activities and games and confirm understanding.
   • Introduce participants to the water in an appropriate manner.
   • Demonstrate skills and techniques to participant group.
   • Observe and monitor participation and performance of each participant according to principles of movement in water and adjust as required.
   • Select and use communication techniques that encourage and support participants.
   • Modify lesson as required according to participant needs and factors that affect skills development.
   • Respond to participants experiencing difficulties and answer questions as required.
   • Use techniques to maintain group control.
   • Monitor time and complete drills, activities or games within allocated time.
   • Complete lesson documentation and progress notes.
8. Review and adapt the instruction.
   • Request and respond to feedback from participants.
   • Identify aspects needing further emphasis or attention in future sessions.
   • Review own performance and identify areas needing improvement.
   • Implement modifications to future instruction in response to feedback and review of participant progress.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

instruct swimming strokes to both children and adults according to legal, ethical and organisational requirements

develop and implement at least three lesson plans that individually or cumulatively incorporate the following strokes, and documents the teaching points, class formations, safety and equipment considerations:

freestyle

backstroke

butterfly

breaststroke

sidestroke

survival backstroke

use and modify the following instructional strategies for individuals and groups:

whole skill

progressive part

demonstration

command and response

experiential or problem-solving

techniques to encourage the reluctant participant

reflect on the following key aspects of instruction:

the lesson

teaching methods used

risk management

potential ways to enhance learning opportunities.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

legal, ethical and organisational requirements and responsibilities for instruction:

codes of conduct

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

working with children

duty of care/safe conduct of activities

best practice principles of aquatic activities

mandatory reporting

implications of negligence

waivers and exclusion clauses

insurance

anti-discrimination and equal opportunity

privacy and confidentiality

communication protocols

a recognised swimming teachers code of conduct

swimwear and personal protective equipment

principles of session planning to develop activity-specific plans:

expectations and aspirations of clients

numbers of clients

client background, experience and developmental stage

staff and financial resources

cultural and political influences

involvement and interest of parents

length and number of sessions

equipment, materials and provisions

precautions and other health and safety information

learning styles to enable the use of a variety of activities to cater for different client learning preferences:

auditory

kinaesthetic

visual

sensory

principles of growth and development to select and sequence appropriate tasks and activities

instructional methods and principles:

whole skill strategies

progressive part strategies

demonstration strategies

command and response strategies

experiential or problem-solving strategies

techniques to encourage the reluctant participant

elements of the following swimming and survival strokes:

freestyle

backstroke

butterfly

breaststroke

sidestroke

survival backstroke

techniques and progressions commonly required for teaching the following swimming and survival strokes:

freestyle

backstroke

butterfly

breaststroke

sidestroke

survival backstroke

major stroke faults and how to appropriately correct them

the aspects of a body of water:

body position and density

vertical and lateral rotation

balance

forces effecting movement in water and the factors that affect each force:

buoyancy:

density

shape

symmetry and asymmetry

breathing

centre of gravity

centre of buoyancy

propulsion:

lift force

water friction

levers

resistance:

skin

frontal

eddy

characteristics of the following participant groups and appropriate drills for the various characteristics:

age

stage of development

physical or intellectual characteristics

cultural and situational factors

conditions, factors and external influences that affect participant uptake of skill:

physical, intellectual and emotional characteristics

environmental conditions

other facility users

spectators

parents

other instructors

background noise and distractions

class size

water depth

available water space

use, maintenance and care of swimming instructional equipment

group management techniques

communication techniques that support and encourage participants

cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques to enable initial response to emergencies as per Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

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