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. |
Participant's needs and characteristics may include: | agecultural factorsprevious experiencefitness level and physical capabilitiesswimming skillsinjuries and illnesses. |
Readiness may include: | fitness levels motor performance factorscompatibility between participants and team memberslevel of arousal which will enhance performance psychologically prepared. |
Flatwater canoeing may include: | flatwater racing over various distancessprintsmarathons. |
Session's aims and objectives may include: | progressive skill acquisition self-improvementfitness targetsbasic movements individual and team tactics and skills. |
Plan may include: | session's aims and objectivesdate, time and durationlocation coach and participant ratiosequipment and resourcesdrills, activities and gamesweather detailssafety requirements. |
Physical conditioning may include: | five components of fitness development of physical abilities techniques to prevent shoulder injury. |
Relevant legislation may include: | occupational health and safety permits from authoritiesprivacyworking with childrenenvironmental regulations. |
Organisational policies and procedures may include: | occupational health and safety conflict resolutioncommunication protocolsuse, care and maintenance of equipmenttraining and scheduling commitments code of ethics. |
Endorsed standards promoted by canoeing may include: | Australian Canoeing coaches code of conduct policy accreditation of coaches throughout National Coaching Accreditation Scheme Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policy. |
Psychological needs may include: | visualisation relaxation centering focusing goal setting motivation process oriented versus outcome oriented analysing strengths and weaknesses. |
Safety procedures may include: | group management in emergency situationssymptoms, treatment and prevention of common flatwater canoeing injuries and risksequipment checking and usageclear communication systemsclear explanations of all requirements. |
Drills, activities may include: | those described in:Level 2 Flatwater Canoeing Manualsequential progression of skillspracticing tactics and strategies used in games and competitionsindividualised drills strength trainingpsychological preparationconcentration drillspaddling drills. |
Games may include: | modified games and competitions focus skill or skills and or tactic or tacticsracing against other participantssprintingpractice competitions. |
Location may include: | flatwater rivers or lakesmarked out course or lanes for racesindoor facility. |
Equipment may include: | canoe or kayak suitable for flatwater racingsingle or double bladed paddlespray skirtspersonal clothing and footwearrash vests. |
Resources may include: | teaching and coaching toolsvideos and video equipmentstopwatch sports science testing equipmentfood and waterfirst aid kit. |
Set up and trim may include: | construction and characteristics of type of paddles and boats equipment adapted to suit weather conditions rig and steering mechanism trim, nose high and nose low, for canoe or kayakbalance and seating and kneeling positions for team boatsteam boat positioning. |
Relevant information may include: | skill or skills focusequipment and resource requirements, selection and usesafety proceduresaims and objectivespsychological preparationrules and regulations of flatwater canoeingresponsible and safe behaviour. |
Risks may include: | injuriesunstable canoe or kayakcapsizeexhaustiondehydration. |
Rules, regulations and policies may include: | Australian Canoeing Sprint and Marathon Racing Rules International Canoe Federation Sprint and Marathon Racing Rules Australian Canoeing anti-doping policy Australian Sports Commission Harassment-free Sport policyage restrictions. |
Communication system may include: | callssignals. |
Teaching and coaching techniques may include: | demonstration explanationfocusing on a single skill or tacticbreaking down skills and tactics into components progressing through and linking skills and tacticsshaping and modelling approachesreciprocal or peer tutoringquestioning, monitoring and observing progress assessment and evaluation. |
Required knowledge may include: | rules, regulations and policies of flatwater canoeingflatwater canoeing skills and tacticsbasic biomechanical principles factors affecting skill acquisitionsafety and risk managementequipment selection, use and maintenance. |
Advanced skills and tactics may include: | the racing stroke: four phases of the paddling stroke postureadvanced marathon racing skills: starts wash riding turns portagesadvanced racing tactics: race plan start developing team boats pre-race and race day preparationadvanced marathon racing tactics: race tactics race environment team racingwater featuresrescue techniques. |
Participant's performance may include: | performance and accuracy of skills and tacticsattitude and behaviourability to link and perform the skills and tactics. |
Stroke analysis and correction may include: | posture trunk rotation hand position leg drive boat movement. |
Relevant aspects may include: | effectiveness of the teaching and coaching sessionsuitability of teaching and coaching methodsfeedback provided to or by participantsinitial and final assessment of participant's abilities. |