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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan advanced volleyball session or sessions.
  2. Brief participants.
  3. Conduct drills, activities and games.
  4. Complete post session responsibilities.

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan conduct and evaluate volleyball drills activities and games that meet their needs

convey information about safety aspects

clarify positions tactics and strategies

interact with participants to create a safe and positive team environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable volleyball drills activities and games according to participants needs and characteristics

determine players intentions movements strengths and weaknesses

read and predict play

address participant difficulties in developing tactics and strategies

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate short and long term progress

organise participants into manageable groups for advanced volleyball drills activities and games

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for advanced volleyball sessions

complete postgame participant and selfevaluations

give and receive feedback

numeracy skills to deliver drills activities and games within timeframes

personal advanced level volleyball tactics and strategies to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate explain and break down tactics and strategies for participants

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of advanced volleyball to enable safe conduct of all activities

sitespecific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks and any special restrictions applying to the location

equipment types characteristics and technology used for advanced volleyball

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities to enable appropriate modifications to coaching sessions according to the needs of participants

characteristics of a range of physical abilities fitness and motor performance to enable assessment of participant readiness

advanced indoor and beach volleyball tactics and strategies such as attacking and defensive systems and game plans for team and individuals and how to implement these during a game

specific drills activities and games that promote the learning of tactics and strategies in individuals and groups

communication systems used between players coaches referees and support staff during advanced volleyball

psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation

positions and players of volleyball and their roles and responsibilities on the court during games

risks commonly associated with advanced level volleyball and ways to avoid or prevent these

emergency response and safety procedures appropriate for advanced volleyball to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

Evidence Required

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

plans and delivers information explanations and demonstrations to ensure volleyball activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop attacking and defending tactics and strategies of indoor or beach volleyball to an advanced level

uses and modifies coaching techniques drills activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles

evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of safe drills activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan coach and evaluate advanced volleyball drills activities and games for a variety of participants

suitable indoor or beach locations and facilities

a group of participants to take part in advanced volleyball session or sessions and games

equipment such as nets volleyball witches hats spiking frame teaching aids and uniforms

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 relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of volleyball to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games

observation of safe coaching of volleyball tactics and strategies to an advanced level and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participants needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of plans and self or player evaluations

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

SISSVOLA Teach the advanced skills of volleyball

SISSVOL403A Teach the advanced skills of volleyball.


Range Statement

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:

levels of fitness

motor performance factors

compatibility between players in match situations

level of arousal which will enhance performance.

Advanced volleyball tactics and strategies may include:

defensive skills

attacking systems

defensive systems

formations

indoor and beach aspects.

Aims and objectives may include:

progressive acquisition

self-improvement

fitness targets

motivation

team skills.

Plan may include:

session's aims and objectives

date, time and duration

location

coach and participant ratios

resources and equipment

drills, activities and games

safety requirements.

Needs and characteristics may include:

age

cultural factors

previous experience

fitness level and physical capabilities

injuries and illnesses.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety (OHS)

authority or permission from land owners, local council or volleyball clubs

privacy

working with children

environmental regulations.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use, care and maintenance of equipment and court

training and scheduling commitments

code of ethics.

Endorsed standards promoted by volleyball may include:

Australian Volleyball Federation Coaches Code of Conduct policy

Australian Volleyball policies, such as anti-doping and blood policies

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.

Safety procedures may include:

group management in emergency situations

symptoms, treatment and prevention of common volleyball injuries

equipment checking and usage.

Drills, activities may include:

those described in Australian Volleyball Federation Level 3 Coaching Course

small group practices

individual and team practices

defensive skills

attacking systems

defensive systems

advanced drills

warm-ups and cool-downs

grid work.

Games may include:

simulated game conditions

coordinated positional plays

practice matches.

Location may include:

indoor court

beach court

man-made or inland sand court.

Equipment may include:

nets

volleyballs.

Resources may include:

teaching and coaching tools

video equipment

sports science testing equipment

first aid kit.

Relevant information may include:

tactic and strategy focus

equipment and resource requirements, selection and use

objectives

rules and regulations of volleyball

responsible and safe behaviour.

Risks may include:

injuries

exhaustion

dehydration

collision.

Rules and regulations may include:

local, national and international rules of volleyball

approved Australian Volleyball Federation match protocol

Australian Volleyball Federation Code of Ethics

Australian Volleyball Federation Anti-doping policy

Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

age restrictions.

Communication system may include:

calls

hand and eye signals.

Game plans may include:

individual or team

set plays

targeting opposition players

identifying weaknesses in opposition team

style of play

situational plays.

Psychologically may include:

goal setting

visualisation

relaxation techniques

motivation techniques

focusing.

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

demonstration

explanation

focusing on a single tactic

breaking down tactics

progressing through and linking tactics

shaping and modelling approaches

reciprocal or peer tutoring

questioning, monitoring and observing progress

assessment and evaluation.

Required knowledge may include:

rules and regulations of volleyball

volleyball tactics and strategies

counteractive strategies encountered during competition

basic biomechanical principles

strengths and weaknesses of opposition and own team.

Participant's performance may include:

team participation

speed and accuracy of performance

attitude and behaviour.

In-game analysis may include:

analysing game

game performances

psychological and motivational wellbeing of players

tactical strengths and weaknesses.

Relevant aspects may include:

effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session

suitability of teaching and coaching methods

feedback provided to or by participants

initial and final assessment of participant's abilities.