This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist a leader or supervisor to prepare, conduct, monitor and evaluate activity sessions.

This unit applies to assistants under direct supervision in a range of roles and settings in the sport, fitness or recreation industries. This includes assistants in after-school or holiday-care programs, those assisting with coaching activities, or undertaking a support role in fitness activities, indoor and outdoor recreation activities such as camps and other guided activities.

These individuals undertake work according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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.

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.

Skills must be demonstrated in:

a sport, fitness or recreation environment with access to required equipment for participants. This can be a workplace or simulated environment.

Assessment must ensure use of:

up-to-date equipment currently used in the sport, fitness or recreation industries, to ensure:

safety, e.g. helmets, head gear, gloves

the participant can participate in activities to suit their goals, e.g. racquets, bats, balls

workplace documents currently used in the sport, fitness or recreation industries:

session plans

session and equipment checklists

participant feedback or evaluation forms

organisational policies and procedures related to:

preparing, conducting and evaluating activity sessions

roles and responsibilities of leaders or supervisors, and assistants

activity supervisor and participants in a sport, fitness or recreation activity; supervisor and participants can be:

staff and participants in an industry workplace who are assisted by the individual during the assessment process or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

assist a leader or supervisor in the conduct of sport, fitness or recreation sessions over a period of time, that adequately reflects the workplace role, for example: pre-season of a sport; a community health program delivered over several weeks; or a gym program delivered over a period of time to achieve goals.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.

Cross-Sector

Coaching and Instruction