Plan a program for a competitive swimmer

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 SISSSWM302A, 'Plan a program for a competitive swimmer'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan a program for a competitive swimmer' 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. Identify needs and requirements of swimmers and program.

1.1. Analyse the requirements of competitive performance for the activity or discipline in swimming.

1.2. Use approved assessment methods to develop profiles for each individual, subgroup and group participating in the program.

1.3. Outline objectives for the program, and each phase within the program, according to swimmer's profiles and through negotiation with swimmers and support personnel.

2. Develop a program.

2.1. Develop a performance strategy to meet the identified needs and requirements of the swimmer or team.

2.2. Select drills, activities and games that address the identified needs and requirements according to best practice principles of swimming and aquatic activities.

2.3. Establish fixed points of the program and identify and document periodisation within the program.

2.4. Identify strengths and weaknesses of the opposition.

2.5. Develop individual and team tactics to match the performance strategy and the opposition profile according to swimming rules, policies and regulations.

2.6. Identify resource requirements for the program according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.7. Schedule and document all aspects of the training program according to organisational policies and procedures and best practice principles of swimming and aquatics activities.

2.8. Identify potential constraints and external influences and develop strategies to overcome these.

2.9. Determine evaluation methods to monitor the program prior to and after implementation.

3. Evaluate program.

3.1. Gather and discuss data on swimmer's performance in competitions as a result of program implementation.

3.2. Seek feedback from participating swimmers, other coaches and support personnel.

3.3. Evaluate effectiveness of training program and modify as required.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SISSSWM302A appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIS40510 - Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
  • SIS30710 - Certificate III in Sport Coaching
  • SIS40512 - Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
  • SIS30712 - Certificate III in Sport Coaching
  • SIS30713 - Certificate III in Sport Coaching