Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan athletics sessions that meet their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable athletics sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing fundamental skills

recognise participants readiness to progress to the next level of skill development

anticipate and respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

planning and organisational skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources and equipment

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for athletics drills activities and games

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the athletics session or sessions

complete post session participant and self evaluations

numeracy skills to

support effective time management to deliver drills activities and games within session timeframes

measure and record distances and times

personal athletic skills to a high level of technical correctness to

understand progressive skill acquisition

demonstrate explain and break down fundamental skills to participants

identify the physical preparation required to improve individual skill performance

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the facility to enable initial response in emergencies while teaching athletics

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and accepted best practice of athletics to ensure safe and nondiscriminatory conduct of session or sessions

sitespecific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential risks and any special restrictions applying to the location or facility

equipment types characteristics and set up for athletics drills activities and games

teaching and coaching techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages learning abilities physical abilities disabilities and impairments fitness and motor performance to ensure readiness of participants

fundamental athletic skills to plan specific drills activities and games that promote skill acquisition in individuals and group

communication systems used in athletics to ensure safety of participants

risks commonly associated with athletics and methods of mitigating these risks

emergency response and safety procedures appropriate for athletics to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

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

plans and delivers precise relevant information explanations and demonstrations for athletics session or sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors participants to identify the physical preparation required to improve fundamental skills of athletics and to recognise participants readiness to progress to the next level

modifies teaching and coaching techniques drills activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles and provides constructive feedback and intervention to develop the fundamental skills of athletics

evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the conduct of safe athletics drills activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

suitable open space for the conduction of athletics drills activities and games

a group of participants to take part in the athletics session or sessions

equipment suitable for running jumping and throwing drills activities and games such as hurdles long and triple jump pits high jump bed bar and stands discusses and shot puts

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan coach and document fundamental athletics sessions for a variety of participants

relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and accepted best practice of athletics that impact on the conduct of fundamental drills 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 planning processes such as analysing participants to determine their needs and characteristics and implementing monitoring and adjusting safe athletics coaching sessions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and accepted best practice of athletics to enable safe conduct of all drills activities and games during the session or sessions

portfolio of session plans and self evaluations

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

SISSSCO Develop and update knowledge of coaching practices

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Readiness may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Accepted best practice of athletics may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Drills, activities may include:

Games may include:

Athletics facility may include:

Equipment may include:

Resources may include:

Feedback may include:

Risks may include:

Communication system may include:

Teaching and coaching techniques may include:

Required knowledge may include:

Fundamental skills of athletics may include:

Physical fitness may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: