Required skills

planning and organising skills to

develop an individualised training program to improve competitive swimming skills

devise a program schedule according to identified requirements and objectives

communication skills to

liaise with swimmers other coaches health professionals and support personnel

convey training program requirements

seek feedback from various sources

problemsolving skills to

select appropriate techniques and strategies for the program to meet objectives

modify program as required

literacy skills to develop individual profiles and programs

numeracy skills to gather and analyse data on swimmers performance

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and accepted best practices of swimming to enable development of safe training programs

anatomical physiological and biomechanical differences of swimmers to plan individualised programs

planning and periodisation methods to meet individual and group needs

principles of growth and development and their relationship to coaching pedagogy

drills activities and games to improve specific swimming skills and performance

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

assesses swimmers needs and current training status and applies this information to develop individual profiles and identify program requirements and objectives

develops programs for individuals and groups of competitive swimmers that incorporate drills activities and games that are aimed to improve swimming performance

evaluates and modifies the training program according to swimmers performance and required improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure development of training programs for multiple competitive swimmers to allow the demonstration of competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a group of swimmers at the competitive level

resources and support personnel

swimming pool facilities and equipment

documentation on individual swimmers performance history

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 developing swimmer profiles and planning a program for a competitive swimmer

observation of communicating with swimmers other coaches and support personnel to identify and meet program requirements

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the impact of anatomical physiological and biomechanical differences of swimmers on the development of individualised programs

portfolio of training program and analysis of data collected on swimmers performance

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

SISSSWMA Teach the competitive strokes of swimming

SISSSWM301A Teach the competitive strokes of swimming.

Requirements may include:

Assessment methods may include:

Profiles may include:

Objectives may include:

Support personnel may include:

Best practice principles of swimming and aquatic activities may include:

Fixed points may include:

Periodisation may include:

Resource requirements may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Potential constraints may include:

External influences may include:

Evaluation methods may include: