Coach swimmers up to an elite level

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SISSSWM003, 'Coach swimmers up to an elite level'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Coach swimmers up to an elite level' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCECRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan swimming sessions for swimmers up to an elite level.

1.1. Gather and review swimmer information to assess developmental readiness of swimmers up to an elite level.

1.2. Set swimming session objectives to meet developmental readiness of swimmers up to an elite level.

1.3. Determine session content to address swimming session objectives.

1.4. Select coaching practices to meet swimming session objectives.

1.5. Develop and document swimming session plans for swimmers up to an elite level.

2. Prepare swimming sessions for swimmers up to an elite level.

2.1. Prepare facilities, equipment and resources to meet swimming session plan requirements.

2.2. Select and set up equipment for safe use by swimmers up to an elite level.

2.3. Identify hazards, assess risks and implement risk control strategies to minimise risk to swimmers up to an elite level safety.

3. Conduct swimming sessions for swimmers up to an elite level.

3.1. Communicate and confirm understanding of swimming session activity instructions and safe participation requirements of swimmers up to an elite level.

3.2. Present, sequence and pace swimming session activities according to swimming session plans.

3.3. Select and use communication styles to achieve swimming session objectives.

3.4. Observe practice of swimmers up to an elite level to assess swimmer ability to perform activities.

3.5. Modify swimming session activities as required to meet swimmers up to an elite level needs and environmental conditions.

3.6. Monitor swimming sessions to identify and address safety risks to swimmers up to an elite level.

3.7. Analyse swimmer performance and provide feedback to swimmers to improve performance.

3.8. Conduct end of swimming session review to evaluate swimming session plan and inform future swimming session planning processes.

4. Promote good behaviour.

4.1. Communicate and model swimming participation behaviour standards.

4.2. Monitor participation to identify poor behaviour.

4.3. Use behaviour management strategies to address swimmer poor behaviour in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

5. Reflect on coaching practice.

5.1. Seek feedback from others to identify areas to improve own swimming coaching practice of swimmers up to an elite level.

5.2. Reflect on own swimming coaching practice of swimmers up to an elite level to identify areas for improvement.

5.3. Analyse findings and incorporate learnings in future swimming sessions with swimmers up to an elite level.

5.4. Seek opportunities to address identified professional development needs.