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SISSAFL407A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Teach the intermediate tactics of Australian Football

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISSAFL407A - Teach the intermediate tactics of Australian Football
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to teach and develop the tactics and strategies of intermediate Australian Football. This unit focuses on planning, conducting and evaluating drills, activities and games to develop the tactics and strategies of intermediate Australian football.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those undertaking a career as an Australian football coach at a regional or state level. This includes instructing, planning, conducting and evaluating training sessions and games. This also involves supervising practice sessions, preparing for games and completing post-competition analysis on performance.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan intermediate Australian football session.
  • Assess participant's readiness and current knowledge of intermediate Australian footballtactics and strategies in order to determine session aims and objectives.
  • Develop a plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and endorsed standards promoted by Australian football.
  • Identify safety procedures associated with intermediate Australian football drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Select and access location, equipment and resources according to organisational policies and procedures, and check to ensure safety and suitability.
       
Element: Brief participants.
  • Communicate instructions and relevant information about intermediate Australian football drills, activities and games in a manner appropriate to the participants.
  • Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required.
  • Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, appropriate behaviour and intermediate Australian football rules and regulations.
  • Establish a suitable communication system to promote teamwork while participating in drills, activities and games.
  • Develop individual and team game plans which include tactics and strategies to counter strengths and weaknesses of own player or players and opposition player or players.
  • Prepare players psychologically for intermediate Australian football games.
       
Element: Conduct intermediate drills, activities and games.
  • Apply teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and individual and team attacking and defensive tactics and strategies.
  • Conduct warm-up and or introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during intermediate Australian football drills, activities and games.
  • Observe participants during drills, activities and games, and adjust or refine individual and or group tactics and strategies as required.
  • Conduct in-game analysis and implement relevant adjustments where required.
  • Liaise with other coaches and specialists to enhance knowledge and communicate ideas regarding acquisition of tactics and strategies.
  • Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities for further development.
       
Element: Complete post-session responsibilities.
  • Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with drills, activities and or game, and give feedback as required.
  • Analyse performances of individuals and the team, and develop relevant on-going coaching strategies to enhance performance over the course of a season.
  • Evaluate relevant aspects of the game and determine the level of learning achieved.
  • Identify potential areas of improvement for future intermediate Australian football games.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 precise relevant information, explanations and demonstrations to ensure all activities are conducted safely, according to participant's needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop intermediate attacking and defensive tactics and strategies of Australian football

uses and modifies coaching techniques, drills, activities and or 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 the 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 intermediate Australian football drills, activities and games for a variety of participants

resources and information outlining the intermediate tactics and strategies of Australian football

documentation such as the Australian Football League rule book, Australian Football League code of conduct and the Australian Sports Commission harassment- free sport policy

current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of drills, activities and games

teaching and coaching tools such as videos, DVDs, televisions, whiteboards and statistics

a suitable location, field or facility to conduct intermediate Australian football

a group of participants to take part in intermediate Australian football season-long fixture in a registered competition

teams of intermediate Australian football players to compete in a season-long fixture in a registered competition

suitably qualified umpires

support staff, such as runners and trainers

equipment such as Australian footballs and witches hats.

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 intermediate Australian football to enable safe conduct of all drills, activities and games

observation of conducting, monitoring and adjusting safe intermediate Australian football coaching sessions

portfolio of plans, self and or player evaluations

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

Industry has determined that this unit must be assessed with the following unit:

SISSAFL406A Teach the intermediate skills of Australian Football.

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

consult with participants to determine their needs

convey information about safety aspects

clarify positions, tactics and strategies

interact with participants to create a safe and positive team environment

problem-solving skills to:

plan suitable drills, activities and games, and determine player's intentions, movements, strengths and weaknesses

read and predict play

address participant difficulties in developing tactics and strategies

anticipate and respond appropriately to non-routine situations

planning and organising skills to:

source, allocate and coordinate resources, equipment and locations

monitor and evaluate short and long term progress over the course of a season

organise participants into manageable groups for drills, activities and games

language and literacy skills to:

produce session plans

complete post-game participant and self evaluations

give and receive feedback

liaise with other coaches and specialists

apply for permission or permits to use a suitable location or playing field where required

teaching and coaching techniques to suit a range of participant's needs, characteristics and learning styles

numeracy skills to support effective time management to deliver drills, activities and games within timeframes

personal intermediate Australian football 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 Australian football to ensure safe and non-discriminatory conduct

information about local location 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 intermediate Australian football

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

a range of physical abilities, fitness and motor performance to ensure readiness of participants

intermediate Australian football tactics and strategies including patterns of play in attack and defence 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 group

communication systems used between players, coaches, umpires and support staff during intermediate Australian football

psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation

positions and players of Australian football and their roles and responsibilities on the field during games

risks commonly associated with intermediate Australian football and methods of mitigating these risks

emergency response and rescue procedures minimise risk to self and group.

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.

Assess may include:

observation

questioning

discussion.

Readiness may include:

appropriate levels of fitness

motor performance factors

compatibility between players in match situations

psychological level of arousal which will enhance performance

stable and positive approach to enjoyment and performance.

Intermediate Australian football tactics and strategies may include:

attacking tactics and strategies

defensive tactics and strategies

stage of the game

counteracting actions to opposition set-plays

reading the play.

Aims and objectives may include:

practice of single or multiple tactical skills

practice of group tactics and strategies

practice of individual tactics and strategies.

Plan may include:

session's aims and objectives

match fixtures

coach and participant ratios

resources and equipment

drills, activities and games

participant information

safety requirements.

Needs and characteristics may include:

age

cultural factors

situational factors

previous experience

fitness level

physical capabilities

injuries and illnesses.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits from land management authorities and or local council

authority or permission from land owners and or Australian football clubs

working with children

harassment-free sports policies.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

conflict resolution

communication protocols

use, care and maintenance of equipment

training and scheduling commitments

risk management procedures

assessment procedures

time and budget constraints

instructor and participant ratios

code of ethics.

Endorsed standards promoted by Australian Football may include:

the standards endorsed by Australian football as they relate to coaches

the Australian Football League (AFL) coaches code of conduct

AFL policies

Australian Football Coaches Association

Australian Sports Commission harassment-free sport policy

Australian Football League skills manuals and videos.

Safety procedures may include:

group management in emergency situations

symptoms, treatment and prevention of common intermediate Australian football injuries

equipment checking and usage

clear communication systems

clear explanations of all requirements.

Drills, activities may include:

intermediate drills

warm ups and cool downs

small group practices

team practices

attacking and defensive situations

grid work.

Games may include:

simulated game conditions

coordinated positional plays

modified games

tactic focused practice matches.

Location may include:

Australian football fields

ovals

gymnasiums.

Equipment may include:

Australian footballs

protective equipment

witches hats

tackle bags

bump pads

goal posts.

Resources may include:

video equipment

stop watch

sports science testing equipment

current booklets, documents and manuals on laws of Australian football, team play and tactics, game sense, and modified games and training drills

computer statistics systems.

Relevant information may include:

tactic and strategy focus

equipment and resource requirements, selection and use

team selection

player positions and match ups

safety procedures

communication systems

strengths and weaknesses of opposition

psychological preparation methods

objectives

patterns of team play

rules and regulations of intermediate Australian football

responsible and safe behaviour.

Feedback may include:

information on participant progress

improvements needed.

Risks may include:

injuries

illness

collisions

hazardous objects on the ground

inappropriate behaviour or fighting.

Rules and regulations may include:

current edition of the laws of Australian football booklet

the Australian FootballLeague (AFL) laws of the game and notes on the laws

Australian Football League (AFL) rules of the game

best practice codes of conducts such as AFLcode of conduct, AFL player's code of conduct and AFL Coaches Code of Conduct

policies of the employer organisation such as anti- doping policy, Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy

Australian Football Coaches Association

Australian Coaching Council's Coaches Code of Conduct policy

theAustralian FootballLeagueracial vilification policy.

Communication system may include:

styles that promote teamwork and are appropriate to the Australian football community

verbal, non-verbal and written modes

using terminology and language appropriate to different age groups.

Game plans may include:

individual or team

set plays

style and patterns of play

match ups

situational plays.

Psychologically may include:

goal setting

visualisation

relaxation techniques

focusing

creating values

confidence

control

commitment.

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Show, Practice, Instruct, Reward method

demonstrating intermediate Australian football tactics and strategies to a high level of technical correctness

discussing tactics and strategies

giving clear and concise relevant instructions

focusing on single and or multiple tactics and strategies

breaking down complex tactics and strategies

individual, pair, small group and large group work

positive reinforcement and feedback

questioning

monitoring, observing and adjusting coaching methods according to progress

allowing time for repetition and practice of tactics and strategies.

Participant's performance may include:

use of appropriate communication systems

team participation

performance and accuracy of intermediate Australian football tactics and strategies

attitude and behaviour.

Required knowledge may include:

rules and regulations of intermediate Australian football

purposes of skills and positions

required rules for each individual team

factors affecting tactic and strategy acquisition

intermediate Australian football tactics and strategies

counteractive strategies encountered during competition

safety and risk management

team rules.

In-game analysis may include:

game monitoring to develop and modify appropriate tactics to suit the game situation

using game statistics to make relevant adjustments

analysing game performances to develop coaching strategies

psychological and motivational wellbeing of players

strengths and weaknesses of own and opposition 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 and or by participants

initial and final assessment of participant's abilities

validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation tools.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assess participant's readiness and current knowledge of intermediate Australian footballtactics and strategies in order to determine session aims and objectives. 
Develop a plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and endorsed standards promoted by Australian football. 
Identify safety procedures associated with intermediate Australian football drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Select and access location, equipment and resources according to organisational policies and procedures, and check to ensure safety and suitability. 
Communicate instructions and relevant information about intermediate Australian football drills, activities and games in a manner appropriate to the participants. 
Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required. 
Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, appropriate behaviour and intermediate Australian football rules and regulations. 
Establish a suitable communication system to promote teamwork while participating in drills, activities and games. 
Develop individual and team game plans which include tactics and strategies to counter strengths and weaknesses of own player or players and opposition player or players. 
Prepare players psychologically for intermediate Australian football games. 
Apply teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and individual and team attacking and defensive tactics and strategies. 
Conduct warm-up and or introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury. 
Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during intermediate Australian football drills, activities and games. 
Observe participants during drills, activities and games, and adjust or refine individual and or group tactics and strategies as required. 
Conduct in-game analysis and implement relevant adjustments where required. 
Liaise with other coaches and specialists to enhance knowledge and communicate ideas regarding acquisition of tactics and strategies. 
Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities for further development. 
Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with drills, activities and or game, and give feedback as required. 
Analyse performances of individuals and the team, and develop relevant on-going coaching strategies to enhance performance over the course of a season. 
Evaluate relevant aspects of the game and determine the level of learning achieved. 
Identify potential areas of improvement for future intermediate Australian football games. 

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