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Coach intermediate players in tennis

Coach intermediate players in tennis

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSTNS002
State Code
OBD99
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2019
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
13/12/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coach intermediate tennis players in the tactics and skills of tennis. This unit applies to individuals working in community based coaching roles in the Australian sport industry. This includes individuals working and volunteering in tennis clubs and centres. Specific industry accreditation requirements apply to tennis coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from Tennis Australia.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan tennis sessions for intermediate players.
  • 1.1. Gather and review tennis player information to assess intermediate player developmental readiness.
  • 1.2. Set tennis session objectives to meet intermediate player developmental readiness.
  • 1.3. Determine session content to address tennis session objectives.
  • 1.4. Select coaching practices to meet tennis session objectives.
  • 1.5. Develop and document tennis session plans for intermediate players.
2. Prepare tennis sessions for intermediate players.
  • 2.1. Prepare facilities, equipment and resources to meet tennis session plan requirements.
  • 2.2. Select and set up equipment for safe use by intermediate players.
  • 2.3. Identify hazards, assess risks and implement risk control strategies to minimise risk to intermediate player safety.
3. Conduct tennis sessions for intermediate players.
  • 3.1. Communicate and confirm intermediate player understanding of tennis session activity instructions and safe participation requirements.
  • 3.2. Present, sequence and pace tennis session activities according to tennis session plans.
  • 3.3. Select and use communication styles to achieve tennis session objectives.
  • 3.4. Observe intermediate player practice to assess player ability to perform activities.
  • 3.5. Modify tennis session activities as required to meet intermediate player needs and environmental conditions.
  • 3.6. Monitor tennis sessions to identify and address risks to intermediate player safety.
  • 3.7. Analyse player performance and provide feedback to players to improve skills.
  • 3.8. Conduct end of tennis session review to evaluate tennis session plan and inform future tennis session planning processes.
4. Promote good behaviour.
  • 4.1. Communicate and model tennis participation behaviour standards.
  • 4.2. Monitor participation to identify poor behaviour.
  • 4.3. Use behaviour management strategies to address player poor behaviour in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
5. Reflect on coaching practice.
  • 5.1. Seek feedback from others to identify areas to improve own tennis coaching practice of intermediate players.
  • 5.2. Reflect on own tennis coaching practice of intermediate players to identify areas for improvement.
  • 5.3. Analyse findings and incorporate learnings in future tennis sessions with intermediate players.
  • 5.4. Seek opportunities to address identified professional development needs.
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