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Perform the advanced tactics of Australian Football
Perform the advanced tactics of Australian Football
Unit of competency
National Code
SISSAFL305A
SISSAFL305A
State Code
D6537
D6537
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
17/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform the advanced tactics of Australian football. This unit focuses on the development and performance of advanced Australian football tactics through the participation in activities, discussions and games.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Participate in pre-game preparation sessions.
- 1.1. Identify the advanced tactics to be developed in consultation with the coach and other players.
- 1.2. Use appropriate methods to develop the identified advanced tactics.
- 1.3. Determine appropriate psychological methods and techniques during pre-game preparation.
- 1.4. Analyse strengths and weaknesses of individual opposition player or players and identify counter strategies.
- 1.5. Identify individual and team game plans.
- 1.6. Identify the role of the coachand support staff regarding tactics for training, team preparation, game situations and the football environment.
2. Implement tactics during an Australian football game.
- 2.1. Apply agreed tactics to counter strengths and weaknesses of own player or players and opposition player or players.
- 2.2. Implement identified game plans in a safe manner, according to Australian football rules, regulations and policies, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.3. Identify statistics for team and player or players and implement relevant adjustments where required.
- 2.4. Maintain effective communication with team members and coaches in order to develop own and team performance.
3. Participate in post-game analysis and follow-up.
- 3.1. Review advanced tactics practiced throughout activities and games, and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.
- 3.2. De-brief on game and analyse strengths and weaknesses of own player or players and opposition player or players in relation to field positioning and match-ups for future referral.
- 3.3. Record and analyse game and player or players statistics, and use to inform future training and preparation for games.
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.
Advanced tactics may include:
team set-ups
centre bounce
free kicks
kick outs
patterns of play in attack
patterns of play in defence
analysing the match
game plans for team and individuals
weather or ground condition
communication.
Appropriate methods may include:
demonstration
instruction
monitoring and feedback
diagrams and drawings
instructional tools
training exercises.
Psychological methods and techniques may include:
goal setting
visualisation
relaxation techniques
motivation techniques
focusing
creating values
confidence
control
commitment.
Strengths and weaknesses may include:
physical strengths and weaknesses:
height
weight
speed
passing
accuracy
tactical strengths and weaknesses:
ability to successfully implement team plays
ability to use deception and prediction.
Game plans may include:
individual or team
set plays
targeting opposition players
identifying weaknesses in opposition team
style of play
situational plays.
Role of the coach and support staff may include:
coach:
individual and team preparation
identifying and addressing strengths and weaknesses
developing and implementing tactics and strategies
performance assessment of team and opposition
support staff:
equipment
transport
injury prevention and treatment
strapping.
Rules, regulations and policies may include:
the Australian FootballLeague (AFL) laws of the game and notes on the laws
Australian Football League (AFL) rules of the game
best practice codes of conducts such as AFL code of conduct, AFL player's code of conduct and AFL coaches code of conduct
policies of the employer organisation such as anti- doping policy, Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy
theAustralian FootballLeagueracial vilification policy.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits from land management authorities and or local council
authority or permission from land owners or football clubs
anti-doping policy
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use and maintenance of equipment and field
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Statistics may include:
50 m penalty
ball up bounce
behind
block
centre bounce
clanger handball
clanger kick
clanger kick in
contested mark
dispossessed
handball
earned mark
rushed behind
short kick
short kick in
tackle
free kick - advantage
free kick for and against
gather
goal
ground kick
ineffective kick
ineffective kick in
inside 50 m
kick in to self
knock on
long kick
long kick in
no pressure error
out of bounds
rebound 50 m
running bounce
uncontested mark.
Effective communication may include:
verbal signals
visual signals
codes for player's names
codes for different plays.
Review may include:
individual
as a member of the team
with the coach.
Advanced tactics may include:
team set-ups
centre bounce
free kicks
kick outs
patterns of play in attack
patterns of play in defence
analysing the match
game plans for team and individuals
weather or ground condition
communication.
Appropriate methods may include:
demonstration
instruction
monitoring and feedback
diagrams and drawings
instructional tools
training exercises.
Psychological methods and techniques may include:
goal setting
visualisation
relaxation techniques
motivation techniques
focusing
creating values
confidence
control
commitment.
Strengths and weaknesses may include:
physical strengths and weaknesses:
height
weight
speed
passing
accuracy
tactical strengths and weaknesses:
ability to successfully implement team plays
ability to use deception and prediction.
Game plans may include:
individual or team
set plays
targeting opposition players
identifying weaknesses in opposition team
style of play
situational plays.
Role of the coach and support staff may include:
coach:
individual and team preparation
identifying and addressing strengths and weaknesses
developing and implementing tactics and strategies
performance assessment of team and opposition
support staff:
equipment
transport
injury prevention and treatment
strapping.
Rules, regulations and policies may include:
the Australian FootballLeague (AFL) laws of the game and notes on the laws
Australian Football League (AFL) rules of the game
best practice codes of conducts such as AFL code of conduct, AFL player's code of conduct and AFL coaches code of conduct
policies of the employer organisation such as anti- doping policy, Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy
theAustralian FootballLeagueracial vilification policy.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits from land management authorities and or local council
authority or permission from land owners or football clubs
anti-doping policy
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use and maintenance of equipment and field
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Statistics may include:
50 m penalty
ball up bounce
behind
block
centre bounce
clanger handball
clanger kick
clanger kick in
contested mark
dispossessed
handball
earned mark
rushed behind
short kick
short kick in
tackle
free kick - advantage
free kick for and against
gather
goal
ground kick
ineffective kick
ineffective kick in
inside 50 m
kick in to self
knock on
long kick
long kick in
no pressure error
out of bounds
rebound 50 m
running bounce
uncontested mark.
Effective communication may include:
verbal signals
visual signals
codes for player's names
codes for different plays.
Review may include:
individual
as a member of the team
with the coach.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
utilises knowledge and interpretation of advanced tactics of Australian football, and relevant rules, regulations and policies to develop and follow game plans, and apply the advanced tactics applicable to different positions
determines strengths and weaknesses of individual player or players and teams and psychologically prepares to apply tactics and strategies accordingly
communicates appropriately with team members, coach, umpires and support staff throughout activities and games, and responds to feedback
reviews own and team's football performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure performance of advanced tactics relevant to position and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least 70% on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
Australian football training and competition facilities with marked out fields
Groups or teams competing at an advanced, state or national level of Australian football
a coach to instruct and address players
suitably qualified field, boundary and goal umpires
support staff, such as runners, trainers, physiotherapists, line markers, scorers and supporters
technological aids and equipment such as Australian footballs, witches hats, tackle bags and videos
resources and information outlining the advanced tactics of Australian football
rules and regulations such as the Australian Football League rule book, Australian Football League code of conduct, Australian Football League policies, such as anti-doping policy, and the Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free sport policy
current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of activities and games.
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:
observation of performance of advanced tactics at an accuracy rate of at least 70% during activities and games
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Football League, and the various advanced tactics of Australian football
third-party reports from coaches or umpires detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSAFL304A Perform the advanced skills of Australian Football.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
utilises knowledge and interpretation of advanced tactics of Australian football, and relevant rules, regulations and policies to develop and follow game plans, and apply the advanced tactics applicable to different positions
determines strengths and weaknesses of individual player or players and teams and psychologically prepares to apply tactics and strategies accordingly
communicates appropriately with team members, coach, umpires and support staff throughout activities and games, and responds to feedback
reviews own and team's football performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure performance of advanced tactics relevant to position and conditions at an accuracy rate of at least 70% on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
Australian football training and competition facilities with marked out fields
Groups or teams competing at an advanced, state or national level of Australian football
a coach to instruct and address players
suitably qualified field, boundary and goal umpires
support staff, such as runners, trainers, physiotherapists, line markers, scorers and supporters
technological aids and equipment such as Australian footballs, witches hats, tackle bags and videos
resources and information outlining the advanced tactics of Australian football
rules and regulations such as the Australian Football League rule book, Australian Football League code of conduct, Australian Football League policies, such as anti-doping policy, and the Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free sport policy
current legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of activities and games.
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:
observation of performance of advanced tactics at an accuracy rate of at least 70% during activities and games
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant rules, regulations and policies of the Australian Football League, and the various advanced tactics of Australian football
third-party reports from coaches or umpires detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSAFL304A Perform the advanced skills of Australian Football.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6650 | SRSAFL009A | Perform the advanced tactics of Australian football | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBE53 | SISSAFL002 | Participate in Australian football at an advanced level | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J763 | SIS30613 | Certificate III in Sport Career Oriented Participation | Qualification |