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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Contribute to session planning.
   • Offer and discuss suggestions that support aims of session and participants.
   • Review and confirm session plan and assigned duties with supervisor.
   • Confirm allocated arrangements regarding equipment, materials, access to facilities and refreshments.
   • Notify supervisor of any difficulties and make required changes as directed.
   • Confirm final arrangements with session supervisor.
2. Assist in preparing participants.
   • Check equipment, report to supervisor and document as required.
   • Communicate information required for participants to safely participate in the session.
   • Assist participants to warm-up for the session.
   • Refer situations and occurrences outside area of responsibility to supervisor.
3. Assist in session delivery.
   • Carry out assigned duties as directed.
   • Respond to participant queries according to own level of responsibility.
   • Explain and demonstrate techniques and equipment to participants as required.
   • Monitor participant performance and report any problems to supervisor.
   • Assist participants to cool-down after session.
   • Check equipment for wear and tear, report and document as required.
4. Assist in session evaluation and follow-up.
   • Seek participant feedback and identify further needs.
   • Explain plan for follow-up sessions to participants as directed.
   • Provide personal and participant feedback on session outcomes to appropriate staff.
   • Review own work performance and identify potential improvements.
5. Contribute to session planning.
   • Offer and discuss suggestions that support aims of session and participants.
   • Review and confirm session plan and assigned duties with supervisor.
   • Confirm allocated arrangements regarding equipment, materials, access to facilities and refreshments.
   • Notify supervisor of any difficulties and make required changes as directed.
   • Confirm final arrangements with session supervisor.
6. Assist in preparing participants.
   • Check equipment, report to supervisor and document as required.
   • Communicate information required for participants to safely participate in the session.
   • Assist participants to warm-up for the session.
   • Refer situations and occurrences outside area of responsibility to supervisor.
7. Assist in session delivery.
   • Carry out assigned duties as directed.
   • Respond to participant queries according to own level of responsibility.
   • Explain and demonstrate techniques and equipment to participants as required.
   • Monitor participant performance and report any problems to supervisor.
   • Assist participants to cool-down after session.
   • Check equipment for wear and tear, report and document as required.
8. Assist in session evaluation and follow-up.
   • Seek participant feedback and identify further needs.
   • Explain plan for follow-up sessions to participants as directed.
   • Provide personal and participant feedback on session outcomes to appropriate staff.
   • Review own work performance and identify potential improvements.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

assist a supervisor to plan and conduct at least five different sport, fitness or recreation sessions involving:

completion of allocated tasks according to instructions of supervisor and session plan

communication of essential information:

content of activity

timing and sequencing of components

appropriate apparel and footwear

safe use of equipment

instructions to complete an activity

potential hazards

use the following communication skills:

clear verbal communication

modelling and demonstration

motivational techniques

contribute to each session evaluation:

provision of personal feedback

collection of participant feedback:

suitability and safety of facilities and equipment

content of session

structure and content of the activity or session

participant progress.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

basic aspects of legislation related to planning, conducting and evaluating sport, fitness or recreation sessions:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety requirements

equal opportunity and anti-discrimination

privacy and confidentiality

working with children requirements

organisational policies and procedures related to planning, conducting and evaluating sport, fitness or recreation sessions:

safety procedures

communication protocols

roles and responsibilities of different people, and types of tasks undertaken

reporting channels

reporting and record keeping

frequency and scope of equipment checks

the aims of sport, fitness or recreation sessions:

maximise participation

inspire confidence

provide motivation

assist with self-improvement

make lifestyle adjustments

entertainment

social opportunities

develop team work

develop gross motor skills

components of sport, fitness or recreation session plans:

objectives

equipment

time

location

content

order

phases: warm-up, conditioning, cool-down

potential hazards associated with activities and strategies to maximise safe participation

techniques and skills appropriate to the session:

warm-up techniques

cool-down techniques

equipment specifications and instructions to enable the selection and safe use of appropriate equipment for identified activities

techniques to motivate participants to encourage interaction and participation

organisational referral and reporting requirements, to a supervisor or other appropriate personnel, in cases where there is:

sudden illness

aggressive behaviour

bullying

harassment

participant behaviour

inappropriate activity type or duration

equipment failure.

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