Required skills

communication skills to

convey information to athletes about injury prevention strategies

liaise with appropriate personnel to report problems that can contribute to sports injury

participate in the implementation of sports injury prevention programs

problemsolving skills to

identify appropriate preventative methods and interventions

adapt measures in response to ongoing surveillance

report problems related to implementation of sports injury prevention programs

language and literacy skills to access and interpret information about sports injuries and their causes

selfmanagement skills to review and reflect on own performance

teamwork skills to liaise with health personnel and follow instructions as required

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to enable tasks to be carried out according to job role and responsibilities

relevant legislation to enable support for sport injury prevention to be conducted safely

principles of biomechanics to enable the application of appropriate techniques and strategies to minimise sports injuries

anatomy and physiology to enable an understanding of the impact of preventative measures

causes of sport injuries which may be significant during sports participation

benefits of different approaches to minimise sports injuries such as neuromuscular and plyometric training

role and responsibilities to enable understanding of work parameters in implementing sports injury prevention programs

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

uses appropriate communication strategies to interact with athletes and relevant personnel within own accepted roles and responsibilities to assist in implementing effective injury prevention programs in response to injury surveillance data

supports and encourages safe sport participation and correct techniques to prevent injury for individual athletes and monitors the effect of interventions to reduce injury

applies effective contingency management techniques according to own level of responsibility to respond to problems impacting on effective injury prevention

evaluates and reflects on own performance in implementing injury prevention programs and strategies

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure support and encouragement of safe sport participation relevant to the candidates current or intended work environment to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a sport training or competition setting or environment relevant to the specific sport or environment in which the candidate operates or intends to operate

athletes participating in the specific sport or environment in which the candidate operates or intends to operate

relevant senior personnel and health care professionals

organisational injury prevention programs

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 interaction with athletes and other personnel in implementation of injury prevention program

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of common sports injuries and preventative methods

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

SISSSPTA Provide initial management of sports injuries

SISSSPT302A Provide initial management of sports injuries.

Costs may include:

Other key stakeholders may include:

Information on sports injuries may include:

Health professionals may include:

Risk factors may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Preventative measures may include:

Injury prevention training programs may include:

Best practice guidelines may include:

Playing area, facilities and protective equipment may include:

Relevant personnel may include: