Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to use drills, exercises and activities to instruct strength and conditioning techniques to individual athletes or groups of athletes according to their sport-specific needs, or those undertaking fitness programs to achieve personal fitness goals.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to coaches working with individuals or teams. It also applies to fitness instructors who provide a range of fitness programs and services to individuals or groups. The unit is applicable to those working with sporting groups, in fitness centres, gyms or autonomously in the fitness industry.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure the conduct of multiple strength and conditioning sessions that meet the needs of individuals, groups or sports and are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
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. |
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Testing protocols may include: |
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Athlete or Athletes may include: |
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Training background and exercise history may include: |
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Techniques of strength and conditioning may include: |
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Support personnel may include: |
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Core lifts and exercises may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Exercise techniques may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Benefits may include: |
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Common types of injuries may include: |
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Best practice principles of strength and conditioning training may include: |
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Instructional techniques may include: |
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Motivation techniques may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sport
Competency Field
Strength and Conditioning