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Coach participants in sport competition

Coach participants in sport competition

Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSCO016
State Code
OBE09
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
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coach participants in a specific sport to prepare for and participate in a competition.This unit applies to individuals working in community based coaching roles in the Australian sport industry. This includes individuals working and volunteering in sport clubs and organisations.Specific industry accreditation requirements may apply to sport-specific coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from the relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for sport-specific competitions.
  • 1.1. Source and interpret sport-specific competition information to identify competition requirements for participants.
  • 1.2. Source, interpret and analyse competitor performance information to identify competitor strengths and weaknesses.
  • 1.3. Consult with participants to develop game strategies and tactics.
  • 1.4. Develop game plans to maximise participant performance and positive participation and document according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.5. Brief participants on game plan prior to competition.
  • 1.6. Support participants to develop and implement sport-specific pre-competition routines.
2. Monitor participants in competition.
  • 2.1. Determine and control competition safety risks according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.2. Support participants to warm up before sport-specific competitions.
  • 2.3. Monitor participant compliance with game plans to identify and rectify game plan non compliance.
  • 2.4. Monitor participant behaviour to identify and respond to poor behaviour.
  • 2.5. Modify game plans during competitions to maximise competition outcomes.
  • 2.6. Support participants to cool down after sport-specific competitions.
3. Conduct post-competition reviews.
  • 3.1. Analyse competition outcomes to identify and plan future coaching and adjustments.
  • 3.2. Debrief participants on competition performance.
  • 3.3. Document sport-specific game plan reports according to organisational policies and procedures.
4. Reflect on coaching practice.
  • 4.1. Seek feedback from others to identify areas to improve own coaching practice in competitions.
  • 4.2. Reflect on own coaching practice in competitions to identify areas for improvement.
  • 4.3. Analyse findings and incorporate learnings in future competitions.
  • 4.4. Seek opportunities to address identified professional development needs.
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