Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants and elicit information required to determine appropriate sport fitness and recreation activities that meet participant needs

source interpret and confirm information to inform session planning

convey information about the safe use of equipment to participants

report missing or damaged equipment

problemsolving skills to

plan a session according to participant needs abilities and risk factors

modify activities and equipment as required

resolve conflict through negotiation

planning and organising skills to source and coordinate resources and equipment necessary for planned sport fitness and recreation activities within budget time constraints and scheduling requirements

language and literacy skills to

document a session plan

complete documentation in relation to damaged or missing equipment or materials

selfmanagement skills to review and reflect on own work performance in planning and conducting the session according to participant expectations

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of the session and safe use of equipment and materials

principles of inclusive practice to enable participation by a range of participants

reasons for individual participation in the sport fitness and recreation activity to ensure this information is included in planning for the sport and recreation session

reasons affecting ability to participate in an activity to enable appropriate planning

organisational policies and procedures to enable safe satisfactory and beneficial outcomes for all participants including

confidentiality

assessment procedures

referral procedures

emergency procedures

working with children

riskanalysis processes to evaluate the risk and possible impact of planned activities

activityspecific knowledge of planned activities to ensure activities match participant needs

conflictresolution strategies to enable group cohesion and interaction

equipment specifications and testing and checking techniques to ensure the safe use of equipment for the session

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

plan and conduct sport fitness and recreation sessions that reflect the needs of a range of participants and incorporate techniques to build group cohesion and balance individual and group needs according to organisational policies and procedures

monitor session progress apply negotiation and contingencymanagement techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the session and makes adjustments in response to changing situations

evaluate and reflect on own work performance to identify ways in which session outcomes and benefits to participants can be improved

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

planning and conducting multiple sport fitness and recreation sessions that are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an environment or facility appropriate to the specific session content

equipment and resources required for the delivery of the session

documentation such as session plans and forms relating to equipment checks

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 preparing for a session including the development of a session plan

observation of interacting with a range of participants including conveying information for safe participation in sessions

observation of dealing with contingencies such as unavailability of equipment or inappropriate behaviour of participants

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of techniques and skills in relation to session activities and inclusive practices

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the individual

Guidance information for assessment

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

SISXWHS Follow work health and safety policies

Participants may include:

Participant needs and aims may include:

Tests and assessments may include:

Support personnel may include:

Likely demands may include:

Session may include:

Resources may include:

Session plan may include:

External factors may include:

Venue may include:

Equipment may include:

Evaluation criteria may include: