Coach swimmers up to an elite level

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
SISSSWM003

State Code
OBE00

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

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coach swimmers up to an elite level. This unit applies to individuals working in community based coaching roles in the Australian sport industry. This includes individuals working and volunteering in swimming clubs and centres. Specific industry accreditation requirements apply to swimming coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from Swimming Australia.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan swimming sessions for swimmers up to an elite level.

1.1. Gather and review swimmer information to assess developmental readiness of swimmers up to an elite level.
1.2. Set swimming session objectives to meet developmental readiness of swimmers up to an elite level.
1.3. Determine session content to address swimming session objectives.
1.4. Select coaching practices to meet swimming session objectives.
1.5. Develop and document swimming session plans for swimmers up to an elite level.

2. Prepare swimming sessions for swimmers up to an elite level.

2.1. Prepare facilities, equipment and resources to meet swimming session plan requirements.
2.2. Select and set up equipment for safe use by swimmers up to an elite level.
2.3. Identify hazards, assess risks and implement risk control strategies to minimise risk to swimmers up to an elite level safety.

3. Conduct swimming sessions for swimmers up to an elite level.

3.1. Communicate and confirm understanding of swimming session activity instructions and safe participation requirements of swimmers up to an elite level.
3.2. Present, sequence and pace swimming session activities according to swimming session plans.
3.3. Select and use communication styles to achieve swimming session objectives.
3.4. Observe practice of swimmers up to an elite level to assess swimmer ability to perform activities.
3.5. Modify swimming session activities as required to meet swimmers up to an elite level needs and environmental conditions.
3.6. Monitor swimming sessions to identify and address safety risks to swimmers up to an elite level.
3.7. Analyse swimmer performance and provide feedback to swimmers to improve performance.
3.8. Conduct end of swimming session review to evaluate swimming session plan and inform future swimming session planning processes.

4. Promote good behaviour.

4.1. Communicate and model swimming participation behaviour standards.
4.2. Monitor participation to identify poor behaviour.
4.3. Use behaviour management strategies to address swimmer 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 swimming coaching practice of swimmers up to an elite level.
5.2. Reflect on own swimming coaching practice of swimmers up to an elite level to identify areas for improvement.
5.3. Analyse findings and incorporate learnings in future swimming sessions with swimmers up to an elite level.
5.4. Seek opportunities to address identified professional development needs.

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State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BEU3	SIS50319	Diploma of Sport	Qualification
BHE0	SIS50321	Diploma of Sport	Qualification