This unit of competency supports apprentice jockeys to manage the principles of sports science for jockeys.

This unit can be contextualised for other industries while also maintaining the integrity of the unit.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Develop strength and fitness for jockeys.

1. Basic principles of human anatomy and physiology are identified.

2. Principles of fitness are applied.

3. Exercise regime is determined.

4. Strengthening exercises are demonstrated.

Develop diet for jockeys.

5. Principles of nutrition for athletes are applied.

6. Long-term weight reduction and/or weight maintenance practices are known.

7. Professional services for nutrition and weight control are evaluated.

Manage workplace illness and injury.

8. Common riding injuries and rehabilitation practices are identified.

9. Workplace illnesses and injuries are recognised and managed.

10. Procedures for reporting workplace illness or injury are followed.

Required skills

applying principles of fitness and nutrition

calculating energy requirements

communicating with employer, supervisor, co-workers, sports science specialists and others using assertive communication techniques to gather, interpret and relay information related to managing principles of sports science for jockeys

developing strength and fitness

demonstrating strengthening exercises

evaluating professional services

following rules of racing and safe operating procedures

identifying indicators of fitness

identifying principal features of basic human digestive, muscular, nervous and skeletal systems

identifying relationship between diet and fitness

managing workplace illness or injury

maintaining desired weight

observing weight changes in self

practising exercise routines

relating to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

recognising factors that influence long-term weight reduction and maintenance

reporting workplace illness or injury promptly

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports.

Required knowledge

balanced diets

basic principles of human anatomy and physiology

communication procedures within stable and wider racing industry

common riding injuries

effect of drugs and alcohol

exercise regimes

fitness indicators

hydration and dehydration

nutrition principles

principles of fitness

racing industry safety requirements, including safe operating procedures

rehabilitation practices

relevant rules of racing

reporting procedures

weight maintenance

workplace illnesses and injuries.

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions that are to apply when managing the principles of sports science for jockeys

implementation of procedures to and timely techniques to manage the principles of sports science for jockeys

working with others to undertake and complete related tasks that meet required outcomes.

Evidence should be collected over a period of time and be focused on activities related to applying sports science principles. Theoretical components can be assessed in a simulated situation but must be related to racing industry conditions and tasks.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency may be assessed in an actual workplace or simulated environment that provides access to the required resources. Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements.

Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills.

The following resources must be available:

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to manage and apply principles of sports science for jockeys

work instructions and related documentation.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package.

The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are:

written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks

simulation exercises.

Where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons.

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

RGRPSH413A Prepare for race riding

RGRPSH414A Ride horses in trials

RGRPSH415A Ride horses in races.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).

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 in the performance criteria is detailed below.

The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to manage the principles of sports science for jockeys. Workplaces include thoroughbred stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.

Human anatomy and physiology will include:

basic digestive system

basic muscular system

basic nervous system

basic skeletal system.

Fitness will include:

fitness maintenance

indicators of fitness

relationship between diet and fitness

rules of racing

short-term and long-term effect of drugs and alcohol on the body.

Exercise regime may include:

elite athlete program

exercise machines and aids

exercise routine

intensive riding periods and down time.

Nutrition may include:

balanced diets

basic nutritional guidelines

eating more or less of particular foods

energy sources

fluid replacement related to hydration and dehydration

five food groups

nutritional supplements

requirements for maintaining strength

sports drinks.

Weight maintenance may include:

energy intake versus energy expenditure

inappropriate methods of weight reduction

medical requirement related to minimum weight for riders

rules of racing

sauna use

scales

weight gain and loss

wasting.

Professional services may include:

coaches

agents

nutritionists

sports medicine providers

sports psychologists

sports scientists

other appropriate personnel.

Common riding injuries may include:

broken bones

bruising

jarring

concussion

strains or sprains.

Rehabilitation practices may include:

acupuncture

chiropractic

exercise

healing times

hydrotherapy

ice and heat

laser

physiotherapy

rest

sports massage

ultrasound.

Illnesses may include:

colds or influenza

infections

tetanus

viruses, including equine morbillivirus.

Reporting may include:

employer or relevant trainer

racing governing body

race clubs

state or territory health and safety authority

time frames

verbal reports

written reports.

Unit Sector

Thoroughbred racing code

This unit contains employability skills.