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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Develop strength and fitness for jockeys | 1.1 Identify basic principles of human anatomy and physiology 1.2 Apply principles of fitness to human anatomy 1.3 Determine exercise regime according to workplace health and safety principles and practices 1.4 Use safe strengthening exercises |
2. Develop diet for jockeys | 2.1 Apply principles of nutrition for athletes 2.2 Maintain safe long-term weight management practices 2.3 Evaluate professional services for nutrition and weight control |
3. Manage workplace illness and injury | 3.1 Identify common riding injuries and assess rehabilitation practices 3.2 Recognise and manage workplace illnesses and injuries 3.3 Follow procedures for reporting workplace illness or injury |
4. Manage stress related to training and racing | 4.1 Identify training and racing situations that can lead to stress for individuals 4.2 Recognise common indicators of stress 4.3 Investigate a range of coping strategies and techniques for building resilience in professional fitness references |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret information from a variety of sources on health, fitness and stress, and consolidate information to determine requirements |
Numeracy | Perform calculations relevant to calculating weight and food nutritional requirements |
Navigate the world of work | Comply with explicit policies and procedures, including relevant rules of racing. |
Get the work done | Contribute to continuous improvement of health, fitness and wellbeing by applying basic principles of analysis Take responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising health, fitness and wellbeing activities for efficient and effective outcomes |
Sectors
Performance services horse (PSH)