Required skills

problemsolving skills to

assess the effectiveness of an eating plan to enhance performance during training competition and in aiding recovery post training

make appropriate modifications to the eating plan

literacy and numeracy skills to source and interpret information about nutrition requirements for the relevant sport

Required knowledge

dietary needs for the relevant sport to enable design of an appropriate eating plan

nutritional principles and effects of nutrition to enable the preparation of a beneficial eating plan to optimise body composition and sporting performance

fluids maintenance and replenishment during competition or recovery as part of an effective eating plan

benefits of recovery eating after competition

the effects of a poor diet on sporting performance to enable these to be identified and addressed

the physiological characteristics of diet in order to design an appropriate diet for athletes

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 following is essential

applies sportspecific nutritional knowledge to assess different dietary strategies for optimising an athletes body composition and sporting performance

designs a diet that will provide nutritional requirements throughout training and modifies the diet to address changing competition and recovery needs

evaluates the effectiveness of the diet and adapts it to better enhance performance in relevant sport

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure preparation and modification of training competition and recovery diets specific to the requirements of the candidates current or intended work environment to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

information on nutritional requirements for the relevant sport and the nutritional values of different diets in optimising sporting performance

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of nutritional requirements for training competition and recovery

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

portfolio showing preparation of an athletes diet and modifications made for different requirements such as training competition and recovery

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

sportspecific activity units

Dietary strategies may include:

Effects may include:

Nutritional requirements may include:

Physiological requirements may include:

Benefits of carbohydrate loading may include:

Pre-competition foods may include: