This unit applies to current, junior or aspiring athletes who are competing in Australian football at a local, state or national level. It may also apply to those in sports development or football coaching roles.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Participate in pre-game preparation sessions.

1.1. Identify the intermediate tactics to be developed in consultation with the coach and other players.

1.2. Use appropriate methods to develop the identified intermediate tactics.

1.3. Determine appropriate psychological methods and techniques during pre-game preparation.

1.4. Analyse strengths and weaknesses of individual opposition player or players and identify counter strategies.

1.5. Identify individual and team game plans

1.6. Identify the role of the coachand support staff regarding tactics for training, team preparation, game situations and the football environment.

2. Implement tactics.

2.1. Apply agreed tactics to counter strengths and weaknesses of own player or players and opposition player or players.

2.2. Implement identified game plans in a safe manner, according to Australian football rules, regulations and policies, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.3. Identify statistics for team and player or players and implement relevant adjustments where required.

2.4. Maintain effective communication with team mates and coach in order to develop own and team performance.

3. Participate in post-game analysis and follow-up.

3.1. Review intermediate tactics practiced throughout activities and games, and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.

3.2. De-brief on game and analyse strengths and weaknesses of own player or players and opposition player or players in relation to field positioning and match-ups for future referral.

3.3. Record and analyse game and player or players statistics, and use to inform future training and preparation for games.

Required skills

communication skills on and off the football field to:

determine other player's intentions and movements

communicate with coaches to clarify positions, tactics and strategies

seek feedback and instructions from team members, coaches, support staff and umpires

teamwork skills to:

encourage and support team members

respect other player's decisions

participate effectively in training activities

language and literacy skills to access, interpret and apply information about the rules and regulations of Australian football games and competitions

problem-solving skills to:

read play

predict the actions of other players

determine the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition and respond with appropriate tactics and strategies during a game

self-management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short, medium and long term goals.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe participation during Australian football activities and games

rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Football League, including Laws of the Game and best practice codes to participate appropriately

self reflection principles to enable effective self evaluation for future improvement of tactics

psychological methods and techniques used in game preparation

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

equipment aids used in Australian football activities and games to enhance intermediate tactics

safety requirements and practices during Australian football activities and games

communication systems used between players, coaches, support staff and umpires during football activities and games.

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:

utilises knowledge and interpretation of intermediate tactics of Australian football, and relevant rules, regulations and policies to develop and follow game plans, and apply the intermediate tactics applicable to different positions

determines strengths and weaknesses of individual player or players and teams and psychologically prepares to apply tactics and strategies accordingly

communicates appropriately with team mates, coach, umpires and support staff throughout activities and games, and responds to feedback

reviews own and team's football performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure performance of intermediate tactics relevant to position and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least 70% on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

Australian football training and competition facilities, with marked out fields

Groups or teams of intermediate players in the Australian Football League talented program to play with and against

a coach to instruct and address players

suitably qualified field, boundary and goal umpires

support staff, such as runners, trainers, physiotherapists, line markers, scorers and supporters

technological aids and equipment such as Australian footballs, witches hats, goal posts, mouthguard, tackle bags and videos

resources and information outlining the intermediate tactics of Australian football

rules and regulations such as the Australian Football League rule book, Australian Football League code of conduct, Australian Football League policies, such as anti-doping policy, and the Australian Sports Commission Harassment free Sport policy

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

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 performance of intermediate tactics at an accuracy rate of at least 70% during activities and games

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Football League, and the intermediate tactics of Australian football

third-party reports from coaches or umpires detailing performance.

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

SISSAFL201A Perform the intermediate skills of Australian Football

SISSAFL203A Participate in conditioning for Australian Football.

Guidance information for assessment

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.

Intermediate tactics may include:

team set-ups

centre bounce

free kicks

kick outs

patterns of play in attack

patterns of play in defence

analysing the match

game plans for team and individuals

weather or ground condition

communication.

Appropriate methods may include:

demonstration

instruction

monitoring and feedback

diagrams and drawings

instructional tools

training exercises.

Psychological methods and techniques may include:

goal setting

visualisation

relaxation techniques

motivation techniques

focusing

creating values

confidence

control

commitment.

Strengths and weaknesses may include:

physical strengths and weaknesses:

height

weight

speed

tactical strengths and weaknesses:

ability to successfully implement team plays

ability to use deception and prediction.

Game plans may include:

individual or team

set plays

targeting opposition players

identifying weaknesses in opposition team

style of play

situational plays.

Role of the coach and support staff may include:

coach:

individual or team preparation

developing and implementing tactics and strategies

performance assessment of team or opposition

support staff:

equipment

transport

treating injuries

strapping.

Rules, regulations and policies may include:

the Australian Football League (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 AFL code 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

the Australian Football League racial vilification policy.

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 football clubs

anti-doping policy

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

code of ethics.

Statistics may include:

penalties

scoring

kicks

contested marks

tackles

free kicks

out of bounds.

Effective communication may include:

verbal signals

visual signals

codes for player's names

codes for different plays.

Review may include:

individual

as a member of the team

with the coach.

Unit sector

Sport

This unit contains employability skills.