Required skills

communication skills to

build rapport with officials

elicit information to conduct a training needs analysis

conduct a fitness and recovery program using appropriate communication techniques

seek feedback from officials on the effectiveness of programs

language and literacy skills to

access and interpret information on responses to injury and recovery training principles

document a training needs analysis

develop and document a suitable fitness and recovery program

problemsolving skills to assess effectiveness of fitness and recovery programs for officials and to modify accordingly

planning and organising skills to plan resource and manage a fitness and recovery program within appropriate timelines

selfmanagement skills to

review and reflect on own performance

identify required improvements

Required knowledge

principles of physical and psychological fitness training to enable an effective program to be designed to facilitate the development of these fitness components for officials

principles of recovery training to implement effective programs to aid in recovery times to enable optimal officiating performances

evaluation methods to enable the achievement of continuous improvement in programs for officials

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 officials

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

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

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

information sources regarding injury and recovery to inform the development of appropriate programs

conflict resolution strategies to enable appropriate responses to officials frustrations

performance parameters required to officiate in the specific activity to enable the development of an appropriate fitness and recovery program to meet performance requirements

techniques to conduct a training needs analysis

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 on fitness and recovery training techniques for specific sports

conducts a training needs analysis to inform the development of fitness and recovery programs to meet the needs of officials

organises resources to implement fitness and recovery programs for officials

monitors responses to the program and modifies relevant program components as appropriate

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure preparation implementation and evaluation of a recovery program for officials that is relevant to the candidates current or intended work environment and is of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

sportspecific training or competition setting or facility

officials and resources to implement fitness and recovery programs

sources of information about fitness and recovery methods and programs

current organisational policies and procedures that impact on the implementation of fitness and 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 officials including discussions regarding fitness and recovery needs and implementation of fitness and recovery programs as part of training or following officiating duties

observation of consultation with officials to review fitness and recovery programs and responses to support them to optimise subsequent officiating performances

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of fitness and recovery training techniques

portfolio containing evidence of a training needs analysis and appropriate fitness and recovery program

thirdparty reports from managers detailing examples of interactions and discussions with officials such as the implementation and monitoring of appropriate fitness and recovery programs

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

Guidance information for assessment

Responses to injury may include:

Sources may include:

Recovery training techniques may include:

Training needs analysis may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Resources may include:

Fitness and recovery program may include:

Issues may include:

Components of fitness program may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Support needs may include: