Required skills

communication skills to

ensure requirements of athletes are understood and included in planning

ensure aspects of a training program are understood and agreed upon by the athletes

planning and organising skills to enable the planning of a highperformance training program to meet identified athlete needs

literacy and numeracy skills to effectively schedule document and evaluate results of highperformance training programs

research skills to obtain information on trends innovations and best practice principles of the sport and highperformance training methods

teamwork skills to

coach and motivate an individual in a highperformance training program

liaise effectively with support personnel

Required knowledge

relevant activity or sportspecific knowledge including rules and regulations to coach the skills being included in the training program

advanced principles of skill acquisition in order to plan and deliver highperformance training programs to meet identified needs

anatomy physiology and biomechanics to enable effective and safe planning and implementation of highperformance training programs including

type and the structure of joints as they relate to joint mobility joint integrity and risk of injury

major muscles their actions and the role of muscles during contraction

structure and function of the musculoskeletal system

structure of the cardiorespiratory system and the relationship between exercise intensity and circulatory and ventilation responses

organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe and appropriate conduct and recording of longterm training programs and maintain confidentiality of participant information

National Sporting Organisation NSO best practice principles

equipment manufacturer information and organisational requirements to enable the safe and effective use of exercise and training equipment

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

assess athlete needs and develop and implement a training program to meet objectives for highperformance situations in line with current trends innovations and best practice principles of the sport

plan training sessions that meet athlete expectations comply with legislative and organisation requirements and allow the individual to demonstrate the use of training techniques used during a highperformance training program

apply knowledge of anatomy physiology and biomechanics and principles of recovery to the development of a highperformance training program

evaluate and modify the training program according to feedback received and the results of evaluation procedures

monitor and manage competitive and or performance situations during a longterm program

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

development and implementation of multiple highperformance training programs that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an environment with appropriate facilities equipment and materials

a range of athletes with real or simulated training goals

documentation such as athlete performance history and manufacturer specifications for equipment use

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

observation of preparing and planning for a longterm training program including the assessment of athletes

observation of interacting with a range of athletes including conveying information for safe participation in training program sessions and monitoring the use of equipment

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of the body systems being developed through the implementation of a range of exercises

portfolio of training plans and evaluation measures

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed 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

SISSSCO Customise coaching for athletes with specific needs

SISXCAIA Conduct individualised longterm training programs

SISXCAI305A Conduct individualised long-term training programs.

Requirements of high-level performance may include:

Assessment methods may include:

Demands of participation may include:

Principles of high performance training program design may include:

Competition opportunities may include:

Cross training may include:

Principles of recovery may include:

Equipment may include:

Resource requirements may include:

Evaluation methods may include:

Motivation techniques may include:

Support personnel may include:

Athlete wellbeing may include:

Monitoring may include:

Competition events may include: