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.
Basic energy systems and requirements may include:
Alactic anaerobic system
Lactic anaerobic system
Aerobic system
carbohydrates
protein
fat
supply of chemical energy during muscular contraction.
Muscle groups may include:
gluteus
quadriceps
hamstrings
calves
gluteus
abdominals
rhomboids
trapezius
deltoids
biceps
triceps.
Fitness tests may include:
laboratory tests
field tests.
Conditioning regimes may include:
frequency and quantity of conditioning sessions
individual requirements:
football player's position
specific fitness components requiring improvement
player's needs
time allocation
dietary and energy requirements.
Major fitness component may include:
speed
agility
endurance
strength
power
flexibility.
Conditioning equipment may include:
cardio-vascular
free weight
hydraulic
exercise balls
bars
steps
bands
resistance
pin loaded
electronically braked
air braked
pool based.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
anti-doping policy
harassment-free sports policies.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use of venue or venues
communication protocols
use and maintenance of equipment
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Basic conditioning techniques may include:
speed:
combination of arm and leg movement
contact time
body positioning
leg drive
agility:
lateral movement
forward and back movement
evasion skills
endurance:
stamina
muscle duration
performance
strength:
resistance training
techniques for increasing muscle size and strength
power:
understanding of power continuum
optimising force-velocity relationship
techniques for increasing muscle power
flexibility:
peripheral neuromuscular facilitation
dynamic stretching routine
stretching exercises
muscle balance and imbalance.
Specialist or Specialists may include:
doctor
physiotherapist
coach
strength and conditioning coach
skill coach
dietician
personal trainer.
Over training may include:
tired or sore muscles
feeling unwell
fatigue
stress
increase in injuries
sleep patterns
nutrition
periodisation of training
poor performance.

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 of energy systems and muscle groups to interpret how different conditioning applies to individual football positions
participates in conditioning sessions to improve speed, agility, endurance, strength, power and flexibility and identifies over-training symptoms
communicates appropriately with coaches and specialists to respond to feedback and seek advice from specialist or specialists to plan and implement a recovery plan
evaluates conditioning sessions and reviews own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in conditioning activities that result in improvement in physical conditioning required for Australian Football.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
suitable facilities, such as gyms and training fields
up-to-date testing equipment and facilities
a coach to give instructions and feedback
support staff required to support conditioning outcomes
conditioning equipment, such as cardiovascular, free weight, hydraulic and resistance
resources and information on the energy systems and muscle groups associated with intermediate Australian football
current relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of conditioning sessions.
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 and improvement of fitness components, such as speed, agility, endurance, strength, power and flexibility during conditioning sessions and Australian football games
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of physiological elements of Australian football, such as energy systems and muscle groups
accurate discussions with specialists on topics such as over training symptoms and conditioning techniques for the improvement of fitness components
third-party reports from coaches or specialists detailing conditioning performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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