Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RGRPSH419 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage principles of sports science for jockeys

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRPSH419 - Manage principles of sports science for jockeys
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the principles of human anatomy and physiology in order to maintain healthy riding weight and manage fitness, including diet, illness and injury.The unit applies to individuals working as apprentice jockeys in work environments of racing stables, racecourses and public areas.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Develop strength and fitness for jockeys
  • Identify basic principles of human anatomy and physiology
  • Apply principles of fitness to human anatomy
  • Determine exercise regime according to workplace health and safety principles and practices
  • Use safe strengthening exercises
       
Element: Develop diet for jockeys
  • Apply principles of nutrition for athletes
  • Maintain safe long-term weight management practices
  • Evaluate professional services for nutrition and weight control
       
Element: Manage workplace illness and injury
  • Identify common riding injuries and assess rehabilitation practices
  • Recognise and manage workplace illnesses and injuries
  • Follow procedures for reporting workplace illness or injury
       
Element: Manage stress related to training and racing
  • Identify training and racing situations that can lead to stress for individuals
  • Recognise common indicators of stress
  • Investigate a range of coping strategies and techniques for building resilience in professional fitness references
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify basic principles of human anatomy and physiology 
Apply principles of fitness to human anatomy 
Determine exercise regime according to workplace health and safety principles and practices 
Use safe strengthening exercises 
Apply principles of nutrition for athletes 
Maintain safe long-term weight management practices 
Evaluate professional services for nutrition and weight control 
Identify common riding injuries and assess rehabilitation practices 
Recognise and manage workplace illnesses and injuries 
Follow procedures for reporting workplace illness or injury 
Identify training and racing situations that can lead to stress for individuals 
Recognise common indicators of stress 
Investigate a range of coping strategies and techniques for building resilience in professional fitness references 

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