Required skills

communication skills to

build rapport with athletes and support personnel

access analyse and convey information about recovery principles and methods for peak performance to athletes

negotiate appropriate programs with athletes

seek feedback on the effectiveness of recovery programs

language and literacy skills to access and interpret information on recovery training principles and approaches for peak performance relevant to the appropriate sport

problemsolving skills to

assess effectiveness of recovery programs to enhance performance and to modify accordingly

recognise signs of negative adaptation and refer the athlete to support personnel

Required knowledge

principles of recovery training to enable the implementation of effective training programs

relevant activity or sportspecific recovery methods and techniques to ensure implementation of effective recovery training programs

signs of negative adaptation to enable athletes to be referred to appropriate support personnel for assistance

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

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

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

information sources regarding recovery programs and methods to enable accuracy and currency of knowledge to be conveyed to athletes

conflict resolution strategies to enable appropriate responses to athlete frustrations

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

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 in relation to training recovery principles and techniques to develop and maintain professional knowledge for own sporting area and to meet coaching obligations to athletes

works with support personnel to identify sportspecific recovery methods and selects and adopts communication strategies appropriate to the information needs of athletes to convey information clearly and appropriately

consults with athletes and support personnel to develop implement and review a recovery program to support them in a coaching setting

monitors training responses of athletes and refers signs of negative adaptation to appropriate support personnel

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple interactions with athletes and support personnel that involve the provision and discussion of information and the implementation monitoring and review of recovery programs which are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a sportspecific training or competition setting

athletes sports support personnel and resources to implement recovery programs

sources of information about posttraining or competition recovery methods and programs

current organisational policies and procedures that impact on the implementation of 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 athletes and sport support personnel including discussions and implementation of recovery programs after training or competition

observation of consultation with athletes to review recovery programs and responses to support them to optimise subsequent performances

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the principles of training recovery

thirdparty reports from coaches or other support staff detailing examples of interactions and discussions with athletes and support personnel such as the implementation and monitoring of appropriate recovery programs

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

relevant sportspecific coaching units of competency

Principles of recovery may include:

Support personnel may include:

Resources may include:

Athletes may include:

Recovery methods may include:

Approaches may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Symptoms may include: