Required skills

communication skills to

discuss and determine fitness components requiring improvement with coaches and other specialists

seek and follow advice from specialists in developing conditioning programs and recovery plans for overtraining

seek and follow advice from qualified facility personnel and other specialists on the safe use of equipment

discuss the results of fitness remedial and rehabilitation tests

discuss and update progress throughout conditioning programs

literacy skills to access and interpret information about basic energy systems and muscle groups to aid proper conditioning technique and help prevent injury

numeracy skills to

calculate weights used in conditioning programs

interpret and calculate repetitions used in fitness exercises

review fitness and other test results

selfmanagement skills to

review and reflect on own conditioning and fitness performance

organise time and priorities effectively

set short medium and long term goals

analytical skills to evaluate fitness test results and monitor self progression

Required knowledge

facility procedures to enable safe use of equipment and facilities during conditioning sessions

the role of specialists in developing initial conditioning regimes and in providing ongoing guidance and advice

the key characteristics of fitness tests and their use in measuring initial and ongoing levels of fitness

the key characteristics of energy systems and requirements for Rugby League players and the importance of their role developing fitness and avoiding injury

the key characteristics of muscle groups for Rugby League players methods for muscle development and injury prevention techniques

the essential features and correct and safe usage of conditioning equipment

the role of fitness components such as speed agility endurance strength power and flexibility in Rugby League activities and conditioning techniques used to improve these components

the essential elements of conditioning programs used in Rugby League training for different levels of play and different player positions

the key characteristics of overtraining symptoms and appropriate response to these

key features and use of posttraining recovery methods

selfreflection principles to enable effective selfevaluation for future improvement

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

participates in multiple and diverse conditioning sessions to improve speed agility endurance strength power and flexibility that are of a sufficient duration to demonstrate competence and consistency of performance

utilises knowledge of energy systems and muscle groups to determine appropriate conditioning techniques for different levels of play and player positions

recognises over training symptoms seeks advice from specialists to plan and implement a recovery plan and utilises correct recovery methods

communicates appropriately with coaches and specialists throughout conditioning and responds to feedback

evaluates conditioning sessions and reviews own performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement and or modifications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

suitable facilities such as gyms and playing fields

current testing equipment and facilities

a coach to give instructions and feedback

support staff such as specialist conditioning coaches and dieticians

conditioning equipment such as cardiovascular equipment free weight equipment hydraulic equipment exercise balls and resistance equipment

recovery plans used to manage overtraining and injury

current relevant organisational facility policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of conditioning sessions

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 performance and improvement of fitness components such as speed agility endurance strength power and flexibility during conditioning sessions and Rugby League games

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of physiological elements such as energy systems and muscle groups and their relationship to performance in Rugby League activities

observation of accurate discussions with specialists on topics such as over training symptoms and conditioning techniques for the improvement of fitness components

evaluation of thirdparty reports from coaches or specialists detailing conditioning performance and use of recovery methods

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

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Energy systems and requirements may include:

Muscle groups may include:

Fitness tests may include:

Conditioning regimes may involve:

Major fitness components may include:

Relevant specialists may include:

Conditioning equipment may include:

Basic conditioning techniques may include:

Over-training symptoms may include:

Recovery methods may include: