Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to implement basic warm up and cool down programs incorporating stretching to assist athletes to prepare for activity and also aid in post activity recovery.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working in a sport and recreation environment at a local, state or national level. It applies to personnel providing sports trainer support in a sport setting such as on the playing field, court, change rooms, open or enclosed areas at sporting events, accommodation venues or in transit, with a responsibility for providing programs to assist with pre-activity preparation and post-activity recovery for athletes.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Define the scope of warm-ups and cool-downs. |
1.1. Explain the benefits of warm -ups and cool -downs in aiding performance and recovery to athlete or athletes and other relevant stakeholders . 1.2. Explain preferred timing and duration of warm -ups and cool -downs to the athlete or athletes and other relevant stakeholders according to the sport or activity . 1.3. Select appropriate warm -up and cool -down exercises and techniques for the sport or activity. |
2. Implement warm-up program. |
2.1. Consult with athletes to identify contraindications and precautions for warm -up exercises according to organisational policies and procedures . 2.2. Refer the athlete to a medical practitioner or other relevant personnel in the medical support team as required . 2.3. Explain and demonstrate a range of warm-up exercises to prepare athlete or athletes for activity or competition according to the basic principles of biomechanics and best practice . 2.4. Monitor application of warm-up exercises and techniques according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.5. Adjust warm-up exercises and techniques according to required arousal levels of the athlete. |
3. Implement cool-down program. |
3.1. Consult with athletes to identify contraindications and precautions for cool -down exercises according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.2. Explain and demonstrate a range of cool -down exercises to aid recovery from activity or competition according to the basic principles of biomechanics . 3.3. Monitor application of cool-down exercises and techniques according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.4. Adjust cool -down exercises and techniques according to the basic principles of biomechanics and best practice . |
4. Review and modify program. |
4.1. Review the program in consultation with appropriate personnel and athletes. 4.2. Evaluate own performance using self -reflection methods and identify potential improvements for future performances. 4.3. Make modifications to the program where required in response to feedback from appropriate personnel and own self -reflection outcomes . |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure conduct of multiple warm-up and cool-down sessions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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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:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Benefits may include: |
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Warm -ups may include: |
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Cool -downs may include: |
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Athlete or Athletes may include: |
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Other relevant stakeholders may include: |
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Preferred timing and duration of warm -ups and cool -downs may include: |
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Contraindications and precautions may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Medical support team may include: |
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Basic principles of biomechanics may include: |
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Best practice may include: |
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Arousal levels may include: |
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Self -reflection methods may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sport
Competency Field
Sports Trainer