Required skills

language and literacy skills to document coaching programs in required detail and formats

planning and organising skills to

determine required venues and resources to provide an appropriate and safe learning environment for junior players

evaluate and manage risks associated with delivery of the coaching program

problemsolving skills to

develop sportspecific coaching programs with correct sequencing of learning activities that provide appropriate progression and regression

recognise and accommodate the needs and differences of learners in different age groups and with different ability levels

select coaching styles appropriate to the purpose of the coaching program and characteristics of junior players

numeracy skills to support effective time management to structure coaching activities within available timeframes

Required knowledge

physical psychological and social characteristics of children and related stages for learning and coaching activities to enable the development of appropriate coaching programs

appropriate sequencing of skill development progression and regression activities across coaching sessions suited to individuals and groups

structure of coaching sessions

learning principles and delivery methods appropriate to junior learners

activity or sportspecific knowledge including rules technical and tactical fundamentals

sportspecific equipment and resource requirements constraints and options

documentation and recording systems

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe and ethical coaching programming

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

designs and documents multisession coaching plans to meet the diverse needs of junior sports players

applies knowledge of junior players physical and psychological development stage and related learning needs or capacities

assesses constraints and risks associated with developing coaching programs for junior players

plans coaching programs and methods to deliver appropriate sequencing of skills that are consistent with professional codes of conduct

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure design of coaching programs relevant to the candidates current or intended role that are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

information on junior sports players characteristics and learning goals

coaching program templates or formats

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

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements when planning for junior players

portfolio of coaching programs and documentation

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

SISSCGPA Reflect on professional coaching role and practice

SISSCGP202A Reflect on professional coaching role and practice.

Learning goals may include:

Readiness may include:

Constraints may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Resources may include:

Junior player characteristics may include:

Coaching programs may include: