Required skills

communication skills to

instruct effective strength and conditioning techniques

give and receive feedback

teamwork skills to be able to coach and mentor an athlete through a strength and conditioning program

technology skills to assess athletes and select exercises and drills for use within the program

planning and organising skills to implement a plan for strength and conditioning for an individual or group

literacy and numeracy skills to enable the review of training diaries and the timely completion of sessions

Required knowledge

motivational techniques to provide appropriate feedback to athletes

the major body systems bones joints muscles and their function to enable the selection instruction and adjustment of appropriate exercises to meet the needs of athletes

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe delivery of exercise programs including the safe use of equipment and a safe learning environment

drills activities and games to teach the techniques of strength and conditioning

physiological psychological and biomechanical changes that occur with strength and conditioning training to enable informed planning and instruction of sessions and prompt response to athlete difficulties during the class

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

instructs strength and conditioning classes that meet athlete expectations comply with legislative and organisational requirements and are of sufficient duration to allow the candidate to demonstrate the use of drills activities and games to instruct in strength and conditioning techniques

assesses athletes current training status and needs and applies knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to select and modify an appropriate program

carries out tasks responsibly and safely using an athlete centred approach to encourage athlete participation using appropriate motivational and communication strategies

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the conduct of multiple strength and conditioning sessions that meet the needs of individuals groups or sports and are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an environment with appropriate facilities equipment and materials such as free weight or hydraulic equipment

a range of athletes with real or simulated strength and conditioning goals

documentation such as strength and conditioning programs and manufacturers 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 preparation and instruction of a strength and conditioning session including the selection of exercises for a program

observation of interaction with a range of participants including conveying information for safe participation in strength and conditioning sessions and motivating athletes to achieve desired outcomes

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of physiological psychological and biomechanical changes that occur during strength and conditioning training

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

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

SISSSTCA Develop strength and conditioning programs

SISSSTC402A Develop strength and conditioning programs.

Testing protocols may include:

Athlete or Athletes may include:

Training background and exercise history may include:

Techniques of strength and conditioning may include:

Support personnel may include:

Core lifts and exercises may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Exercise techniques may include:

Equipment may include:

Benefits may include:

Common types of injuries may include:

Best practice principles of strength and conditioning training may include:

Instructional techniques may include:

Motivation techniques may include: