Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Costs may include:
cost of inactivity
impact on health care system
personal medical costs
loss of income
psychological problems
illness
disordered eating
illegal drug use
abuse from players, coaches, staff and spectators
team performance and morale.
Other key stakeholders may include:
the client
coach or coaches
health professionals
parents or guardians
manager.
Information on sports injuries may include:
incidence
severity
prevalence
cause
types of injuries.
Health professionals may include:
physiotherapists
chiropractors
osteopaths
paramedics
massage therapists
organisational medical support team.
Risk factors may include:
ground hardness
weather conditions
equipment
other players
size mismatch
poor refereeing
unsafe play
training regime
risk taking behaviour
anatomical and anthropomorphic characteristic of athlete
genetic predisposition
fitness levels
previous injuries.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
duty of care.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
roles and responsibilities of a sports trainer
reporting
risk management.
Preventative measures may include:
screening
physical conditioning
protective equipment
hydration and nutrition.
Injury prevention training programs may include:
musculoskeletal
neuromuscular
running exercises
balance and body control exercises
plyometrics
strengthening exercises
stretching exercises.
Best practice guidelines may include:
sport-specific guidelines
relevant national, state, territory, local organisations' and or associations' code of ethics or code of conduct.
Playing area, facilities and protective equipment may include:
buildings
toilets
indoor or outdoor facilities
sport-specific equipment
first aid kit
sport-specific personal protective equipment.
Relevant personnel may include:
coaches
managers
club officials.

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:
uses appropriate communication strategies to interact with athletes and relevant personnel within own accepted roles and responsibilities to assist in implementing effective injury prevention programs in response to injury surveillance data
supports and encourages safe sport participation and correct techniques to prevent injury for individual athletes and monitors the effect of interventions to reduce injury
applies effective contingency management techniques according to own level of responsibility to respond to problems impacting on effective injury prevention
evaluates and reflects on own performance in implementing injury prevention programs and strategies.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure support and encouragement of safe sport participation relevant to the candidate's current or intended work environment to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a sport training or competition setting or environment relevant to the specific sport or environment in which the candidate operates or intends to operate
athletes participating in the specific sport or environment in which the candidate operates or intends to operate
relevant senior personnel and health care professionals
organisational injury prevention programs.
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 interaction with athletes and other personnel in implementation of injury prevention program
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of common sports injuries and preventative methods
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSSPT302A Provide initial management of sports injuries.