Assessor Resource

SISSOGP402A
Conduct a fitness and recovery program for officials

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to those working autonomously within supervisory roles in a sport and recreation environment. It applies to personnel who are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating sport programs and activities to develop sports staff. This may include those working in a sports development role such as program developers.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to apply the principles of training and recovery to plan, implement and evaluate a fitness and recovery program for sports officials.

No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

acquires, selects and adapts information on fitness and recovery training techniques for specific sports

conducts a training needs analysis to inform the development of fitness and recovery programs to meet the needs of officials

organises resources to implement fitness and recovery programs for officials

monitors responses to the program and modifies relevant program components as appropriate.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure preparation, implementation and evaluation of a recovery program for officials that is relevant to the candidate's current or intended work environment and is of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to:

sport-specific training or competition setting or facility

officials and resources to implement fitness and recovery programs

sources of information about fitness and recovery methods and programs

current organisational policies and procedures that impact on the implementation of fitness and recovery 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 officials, including discussions regarding fitness and recovery needs and implementation of fitness and recovery programs as part of training or following officiating duties

observation of consultation with officials to review fitness and recovery programs and responses to support them to optimise subsequent officiating performances

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of fitness and recovery training techniques

portfolio containing evidence of a training needs analysis and appropriate fitness and recovery program

third-party reports from managers detailing examples of interactions and discussions with officials such as the implementation and monitoring of appropriate fitness and recovery programs.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

build rapport with officials

elicit information to conduct a training needs analysis

conduct a fitness and recovery program using appropriate communication techniques

seek feedback from officials on the effectiveness of programs

language and literacy skills to:

access and interpret information on responses to injury and recovery training principles,

document a training needs analysis

develop and document a suitable fitness and recovery program

problem-solving skills to assess effectiveness of fitness and recovery programs for officials and to modify accordingly

planning and organising skills to plan, resource and manage a fitness and recovery program within appropriate timelines

self-management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

identify required improvements.

Required knowledge

principles of physical and psychological fitness training to enable an effective program to be designed to facilitate the development of these fitness components for officials

principles of recovery training to implement effective programs to aid in recovery times to enable optimal officiating performances

evaluation methods to enable the achievement of continuous improvement in programs for officials

major body systems such as the body's energy systems, bones, joints muscles and their function to enable the selection, implementation and adjustment of appropriate recovery techniques to meet the needs of officials

anatomical terminology when conveying information to officials about injury and recovery techniques and their impact on the body

the safe and effective use of fitness and recovery equipment to enable incorporation of equipment use within the fitness and recovery program as appropriate

organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe delivery of fitness and recovery programs

information sources regarding injury and recovery to inform the development of appropriate programs

conflict resolution strategies to enable appropriate responses to officials' frustrations

performance parameters required to officiate in the specific activity to enable the development of an appropriate fitness and recovery program to meet performance requirements

techniques to conduct a training needs analysis.

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.

Responses to injury may include:

physiological

psychological

physical.

Sources may include:

sporting bodies

sponsors

other coaches

government bodies

support services.

Recovery training techniques may include:

hydrotherapy

self-massage

stretching

physical relaxation

emotional recovery.

Training needs analysis may include:

past performances

discussion with officials

physical ability tests and assessments

trial

performances in familiar environment

performances in unfamiliar environment.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety (OHS)

codes of conduct

duty of care

confidentiality

resource allocation

industry codes and standards.

Resources may include:

physical

equipment

indoor or outdoor facilities

Australian Sports Commission fitness and recovery resources.

Fitness and recovery program may include:

support required

goals identified

strategies for achievement of goals.

Issues may include:

time availability

financial resources

interpersonal relationships

anger and stress management

detraining

health

loss of support

self-discipline.

Components of fitness program may include:

strength

speed

endurance

power

flexibility

concentration

arousal levels

pressure control.

Relevant legislation may include:

OHS

equal opportunity.

Support needs may include:

training facilities

equipment

finance

transport

management or specialist support

counselling.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access and analyse information pertaining to the body's responses to injury for the specific activity. 
Access and analyse relevant and current information from a range of sources in relation to recovery training techniques for the specific activity. 
Establish the symptoms and causes of stress in officials. 
Conduct a training needs analysis in consultation with officials and according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify and access resources required for the program according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Prepare and document a fitness and recovery program for the specific activity. 
Establish a process to monitor and manage issues related to the program in consultation with the official. 
Apply components of fitness program for the official according to training needs analysis and relevant legislation. 
Monitor components of the program and modify as required. 
Provide and coordinate support needs where adjustments to the program cause difficulty. 
Assist officials to apply recovery techniques after training or officiating according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Develop and implement evaluation methods to review the program in consultation with officials, according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Adjust the fitness and recovery program in response to recommendations to better meet the needs of officials. 
Review own performance in conducting fitness and recovery programs and identify potential improvements. 

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