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SISXCAI305A
Conduct individualised long-term training programs

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to coaches working with individuals or teams. It also applies to fitness instructors, specialised exercise trainers or personal trainers who provide a range of fitness programs and services to individuals and groups. The unit is applicable to those working with individuals and sporting groups, in fitness centres, gyms or autonomously in the fitness industry.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply sport or activity-specific knowledge to plan, implement and evaluate long-term training programs designed to develop individual sporting or physical capacity.

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

Prerequisites

No applicable.

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 ability to:

assess participant needs, and develop a long-term training program to meet objectives

plan and conduct individualised training sessions that meet participant expectations, comply with legislative and organisational requirements, and demonstrate use of a range of training techniques

evaluate and modify the training program according to feedback received and the results of evaluation procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

development and implementation of multiple long-term training programs that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

sport or activity-specific facilities, equipment and materials

a range of athletes or individuals with real or simulated training goals

documentation, such as participant performance history and manufacturer specifications for equipment use.

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 preparing and planning for a long-term training program, including the assessment of athletes or individuals

observation of interacting with a range of participants, including conveying information for safe participation in long-term training program sessions and monitoring the use of equipment

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant exercises for specific training needs

portfolio of training plans and evaluation measures

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the individual.

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISSSPT303A Conduct basic warm-up, stretching and cool-down programs

SISSSTC402A Develop strength and conditioning programs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

planning and organising skills to enable the design of an individualised long-term training program to meet identified needs

communication skills to demonstrate particular aspects of the long-term training program to participants and ensure they are understood

literacy and numeracy skills to schedule, document and evaluate results of long-term training programs and maintain confidentiality of participant information

teamwork skills to:

coach and motivate an individual through a long-term training program

liaise with other coaches, fitness personnel or instructors.

Required knowledge

biomechanics, anatomical systems and the principles of skill acquisition to enable effective planning and preparation of long-term training programs

periodisation and growth and development necessary to enable effective planning and preparation of long-term training programs

legislation to enable the safe conduct of program activities rules and regulations of the relevant governing body for each sport or activity

organisational policies and procedures to enable safe and effective planning and conduct of individualised long-term training programs

equipment for identified sport or activity and related organisation policies and procedures to enable the selection and safe use of appropriate equipment.

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.

Participants may include:

different ages

those with specific training goals

experienced and inexperienced

competitors in team or individual sports

amateur and professional.

Evaluation measures may include:

field assessments of fitness components

interviews or discussions with participants

lab assessments

performance history

performances in familiar and unfamiliar environments

subjective assessments

training and competitive performances

training diary

trials.

Fixed points may include:

structure of competition or performance

facilities

rules

individual and team involvement

intended peaks

selection dates and criteria

participants’ lifestyles

support personnel.

Phases may include:

macro-cycles

micro-cycles

meso-cycles

pre-season

in-season

post-season.

Specific needs may include:

physical

psychological

tactical

technical

leadership

competition or performance

disability specific requirements.

Objectives may include:

participant enjoyment

competition or performance

tactical

leadership

social.

Support personnel may include:

classifiers

disability specific

sport administrators

team managers

gear stewards

other coaches

competition managers

facility managers

fitness professionals

sports physician

sports trainer

sports doctor

officials

parent or guardian

physiotherapist

accredited exercise physiologist

sports scientist

remedial massage therapist

accredited practising dietician

psychologist.

Basic principles of biomechanics may include:

centre of gravity

base of support

levers

fulcrums

major muscle actions.

Components of fitness may include:

speed

strength

power

endurance

agility.

Best practice may include:

industry code of ethics

industry code of behaviour

National Sporting Organisation guidelines

sports trainer regulations and guidelines

relevant national, state and territory, or local government regulations and guidelines.

Equipment may include:

cardiovascular

free weight

hydraulic

sport specific

exercise balls

bars

steps

bands

resistance

pin-loaded

electronically-braked

air-braked

pool-based.

Resource requirements may include:

ratio of coaches to athletes

ratio of equipment to athletes

facilities

support personnel

time.

Training methods may include:

specificity

progressive overload

rest and recovery

reversibility

frequency

intensity

duration

periodisation

tapering

peaking

individuality

maintenance.

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
Analyse participant requirements in selected activity according to the positional or discipline demands of the activity or sport. 
Develop participant profiles using evaluation measures. 
Establish fixed points of the program and identify phases within the long-term program. 
Identify specific needs of participants to be addressed by the long-term training program. 
Develop objectives for the long-term program and each phase of the program, in consultation with the participant. 
Identify the need for support personnel within the program. 
Select exercises and training methods to meet the identified needs and objectives of the program. 
Incorporate a competition or performance strategy into the program where applicable. 
Identify equipment and resource requirements for each stage of the program. 
Select equipment and exercises within the program. 
Include evaluation measures to monitor the program. 
Select training methods to meet the needs and expectations of the participant. 
Schedule and document all aspects of the program. 
Explain and demonstrate a range of warm-up exercises to prepare participants for activity or competition according to the basic principles of biomechanics and best practice. 
Explain and demonstrate safe performance of exercises and activities. 
Explain and demonstrate safe use of equipment according to manufacturer instructions. 
Monitor and document skill performance, fitness levels and wellbeing of participant throughout the program. 
Monitor and adjust incorrect or unsafe exercise technique by the participant during the program. 
Liaise with other coaches, instructors and support personnel in cases where they work with the same participant. 
Use motivation techniques to encourage adherence to the program. 
Explain and demonstrate a range of cool-down exercises to aid recovery from activity or competition according to the basic principles of biomechanics. 
Evaluate the program according to methods outlined in the plan and in consultation with participant and support personnel. 
Use evaluation measures to assess ongoing participant progress. 
Evaluate own performance using self-reflection methods and identify potential improvements for future performances. 
Make modifications to the program where required in response to feedback from participant and own self-reflection outcomes. 

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