Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist a leader or supervisor to prepare, conduct, monitor and evaluate activity sessions.
This unit applies to assistants under direct supervision in a range of roles and settings in the sport, fitness or recreation industries. This includes assistants in after-school or holiday-care programs, those assisting with coaching activities, or undertaking a support role in fitness activities, indoor and outdoor recreation activities such as camps and other guided activities.
These individuals undertake work according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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. Contribute to session planning. | 1.1 Offer and discuss suggestions that support aims of session and participants. 1.2 Review and confirm session plan and assigned duties with supervisor. 1.3 Confirm allocated arrangements regarding equipment, materials, access to facilities and refreshments. 1.4 Notify supervisor of any difficulties and make required changes as directed. 1.5 Confirm final arrangements with session supervisor. |
2. Assist in preparing participants. | 2.1 Check equipment, report to supervisor and document as required. 2.2 Communicate information required for participants to safely participate in the session. 2.3 Assist participants to warm-up for the session. 2.4 Refer situations and occurrences outside area of responsibility to supervisor. |
3. Assist in session delivery. | 3.1 Carry out assigned duties as directed. 3.2 Respond to participant queries according to own level of responsibility. 3.3 Explain and demonstrate techniques and equipment to participants as required. 3.4 Monitor participant performance and report any problems to supervisor. 3.5 Assist participants to cool-down after session. 3.6 Check equipment for wear and tear, report and document as required. |
4. Assist in session evaluation and follow-up. | 4.1 Seek participant feedback and identify further needs. 4.2 Explain plan for follow-up sessions to participants as directed. 4.3 Provide personal and participant feedback on session outcomes to appropriate staff. 4.4 Review own work performance and identify potential improvements. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
assist a supervisor to plan and conduct at least five different sport, fitness or recreation sessions involving:
completion of allocated tasks according to instructions of supervisor and session plan
communication of essential information:
content of activity
timing and sequencing of components
appropriate apparel and footwear
safe use of equipment
instructions to complete an activity
potential hazards
use the following communication skills:
clear verbal communication
modelling and demonstration
motivational techniques
contribute to each session evaluation:
provision of personal feedback
collection of participant feedback:
suitability and safety of facilities and equipment
content of session
structure and content of the activity or session
participant progress.
Evidence of Knowledge
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
basic aspects of legislation related to planning, conducting and evaluating sport, fitness or recreation sessions:
work health and safety/occupational health and safety requirements
equal opportunity and anti-discrimination
privacy and confidentiality
working with children requirements
organisational policies and procedures related to planning, conducting and evaluating sport, fitness or recreation sessions:
safety procedures
communication protocols
roles and responsibilities of different people, and types of tasks undertaken
reporting channels
reporting and record keeping
frequency and scope of equipment checks
the aims of sport, fitness or recreation sessions:
maximise participation
inspire confidence
provide motivation
assist with self-improvement
make lifestyle adjustments
entertainment
social opportunities
develop team work
develop gross motor skills
components of sport, fitness or recreation session plans:
objectives
equipment
time
location
content
order
phases: warm-up, conditioning, cool-down
potential hazards associated with activities and strategies to maximise safe participation
techniques and skills appropriate to the session:
warm-up techniques
cool-down techniques
equipment specifications and instructions to enable the selection and safe use of appropriate equipment for identified activities
techniques to motivate participants to encourage interaction and participation
organisational referral and reporting requirements, to a supervisor or other appropriate personnel, in cases where there is:
sudden illness
aggressive behaviour
bullying
harassment
participant behaviour
inappropriate activity type or duration
equipment failure.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in:
a sport, fitness or recreation environment with access to required equipment for participants. This can be a workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment must ensure use of:
up-to-date equipment currently used in the sport, fitness or recreation industries, to ensure:
safety, e.g. helmets, head gear, gloves
the participant can participate in activities to suit their goals, e.g. racquets, bats, balls
workplace documents currently used in the sport, fitness or recreation industries:
session plans
session and equipment checklists
participant feedback or evaluation forms
organisational policies and procedures related to:
preparing, conducting and evaluating activity sessions
roles and responsibilities of leaders or supervisors, and assistants
activity supervisor and participants in a sport, fitness or recreation activity; supervisor and participants can be:
staff and participants in an industry workplace who are assisted by the individual during the assessment process or
individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.
Assessment activities that allow the individual to:
assist a leader or supervisor in the conduct of sport, fitness or recreation sessions over a period of time, that adequately reflects the workplace role, for example: pre-season of a sport; a community health program delivered over several weeks; or a gym program delivered over a period of time to achieve goals.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement. | |
SKILLS | DESCRIPTION |
Problem-solving skills to: | identify, report, and solve problems related to sessions, such as unavailable equipment. |
Teamwork skills to: | liaise with appropriate staff to carry out allocated tasks. |
Planning and organising skills to: | complete allocated tasks in a timely manner according to plan. |
Sectors
Cross-Sector
Competency Field
Coaching and Instruction