Instruct strength and conditioning techniques

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SISSSTC301A, 'Instruct strength and conditioning techniques'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Instruct strength and conditioning techniques' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Assess current status of athlete or athletes.

1.1. Select appropriate testing protocols and implement to assess current fitness level of athlete or athletes.

1.2. Evaluate the training background and exercise history of athlete or athletes.

1.3. Identify the techniques of strength and conditioning to be developed with relevant support personnel according to the needs of the athlete or group.

2. Select the appropriate strength and conditioning program.

2.1. Select core lifts and exercises to meet the identified needs of the athlete or athletes and organisational policies and procedures.

2.2. Incorporate drills, exercise techniques and activities into the program to instruct a strength and conditioning program.

2.3. Select appropriate equipment to be used as part of the strength and conditioning program according to organisational policies and procedures.

3. Prepare for strength and conditioning session.

3.1. Allocate sufficient space and resources for the drill, activity or game.

3.2. Check exercise area is free from obstacles prior to commencement of session.

3.3. Check equipment is in good working order prior to commencement of session.

3.4. Quarantine and report faulty equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

3.5. Arrange equipment according to exercise plan and relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

4. Instruct strength and conditioning session.

4.1. Communicate session objectives and the benefits of strength and conditioning to athlete or athletes.

4.2. Explain common types of injuries that would prevent participation in the session and confirm athlete or athletes are not affected.

4.3. Instruct session according to strength and conditioning plan, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures and best practice principles of strength and conditioning training.

4.4. Demonstrate and instruct correct use of equipment according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions.

4.5. Demonstrate exercises within the strength and conditioning class using appropriate instructional techniques.

4.6. Monitor athlete intensity, technique and safety during the class.

4.7. Incorporate motivation techniques to maximise exercise program adherence.

5. Evaluate the strength and conditioning program and make modifications.

5.1. Review athlete's or athletes' training diary or diaries to monitor ongoing progress.

5.2. Implement modifications to the program where relevant to meet identified needs.

5.3. Use testing protocols to assess athlete's ongoing progress.

5.4. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SISSSTC301A appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIS40510 - Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
  • SIS30810 - Certificate III in Sports Trainer
  • SIS50510 - Diploma of Sport Coaching
  • SIS40210 - Certificate IV in Fitness
  • SIS30812 - Certificate III in Sports Trainer
  • SIS40512 - Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
  • SIS50512 - Diploma of Sport Coaching
  • SIS30813 - Certificate III in Sports Trainer
  • SIS50213 - Diploma of Fitness
  • SIS40215 - Certificate IV in Fitness
  • SIS50215 - Diploma of Fitness
  • HLT52115 - Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage
  • HLT52015 - Diploma of Remedial Massage