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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Readiness may include: | fitness levels motor performance factorslevel of arousal which will enhance performance psychological and emotional. |
Squash tactics and strategies may include: | scoring shot selectionoffence and defencecontrolling the 'T'varying speed, pace and direction of shots and servesplaying to the gapsplaying own style of gamemaking the opponent runbreaking up opponent's gamepositioningrally and game strategiesmotivating selfdecision making deceptionanticipation. |
Aims and objectives may include: | progressive skill acquisition self-improvementfitness targetsmotivation intermediate movements physical fitness. |
Plan may include: | session's aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocation, resources and equipmentcoach and participant ratiosdrills, activities and gamessafety requirements. |
Needs and characteristics may include: | agecultural factorssituational factorsprevious experiencefitness levelphysical capabilitiesinjuries and illnesses. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safety permission from council or clubsprivacyworking with children. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safety conflict resolutioncommunication protocolsuse, care and maintenance of equipment and courttraining and scheduling commitments code of ethics. |
Accepted best practices of squash may include: | Squash Coaches Code of Conduct as developed by the Professional Squash Coaches Association of Australia Squash Coaches Resource ManualSquash Centre Operations ManualSquash Australia's Anti-doping policyAustralian Sport Commission Harassment-free Sport policy. |
Safety procedures may include: | group management in emergency situationssymptoms, treatment and prevention of common squash injuriesmaintenance and usage of equipment and court. |
Drills, activities and games may include: | warm ups and cool downssimulated game conditions individual and pair drillsgroup drillstactical drills restricted and modified gamesroutines and drills group discussions. |
Equipment may include: | squash racquetssquash ballseye protection. |
Resources may include: | teaching and coaching toolsvideo equipment computersfirst aid kit. |
Relevant information may include: | tactic and strategy focusequipment and resource requirements, selection and usesafety proceduresconditions and external influencesrules and regulations of squashresponsible and safe behaviourgood sportsmanship. |
Risks may include: | injuriesexhaustiondehydrationcollisionsinappropriate behaviour or fighting. |
Rules and regulations may include: | current edition of the International Rules of Squash. |
Pre-match analysis may include: | analysing strengths and weaknesses of player's technique, skill level, physical and psychological abilitiesdeveloping game plans analysing strengths and weaknesses of opponent. |
Game plans may include: | plan A and plan B use strengths and weaknesses to determine game plansuse of cues to stick to game plan. |
Rally strategies may include: | applying the ten fundamentals of squash to intermediate rally strategiesdeceptionadapting strategies to strengths and weaknessesshot selection and placementanticipationopportunities. |
Psychologically may include: | goal settingvisualisation relaxation techniques motivation techniques focusingcreating valuesconfidencecontrolcommitment. |
Teaching and coaching techniques may include: | demonstration explanationfocusing on a single tactic or strategybreaking down tactics and strategiesprogressing through and linking skills shaping and modelling approachesreciprocal or peer tutoringquestioning, monitoring and observing progress assessment and evaluation. |
Required knowledge may include: | rules and regulations of squashsquash tactics and strategiescounteractive strategies encountered during competitionbiomechanical principlesfactors affecting acquisition of tactics and strategiesstrengths and weaknesses of own players and opponents equipment selection, use and maintenance. |
Participant's performance may include: | participationspeed and accuracy of performance attitude and behaviour. |
In-match analysis may include: | adopting psychological approachesanalysing strengths and weaknesses of own players and opponents in relation to in-match strategiesusing statistics to adapt or change strategies. |
Relevant aspects may include: | effectiveness of the teaching and coaching sessionsuitability of teaching and coaching methodsfeedback provided to or by participantsinitial and final assessment of participant's abilitiesvalidity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools. |