Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to teach and develop the intermediate skills of squash. This unit focuses on planning, conducting and evaluating drills, activities and games to develop the skills of squash to an intermediate level.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to individuals operating as squash coaches at a local, regional or state level. This includes instructing, planning, conducting and evaluating training sessions and games. This also involves supervising practice sessions, preparing for games and completing post competition analysis on performance.
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. Plan intermediate squash sessions. |
1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics . 1.2. Assess participant's readiness and current knowledge of squash in order to determine session's aims and objectives . 1.3. Develop a plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation , organisational policies and procedures and accepted best practices of squash . 1.4. Identify safety procedures associated with squash drills , activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.5. Select and access squash facility, equipment and resources according to organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Brief participants. |
2.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the intermediate squash session in a manner appropriate to participants. 2.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session. 2.3. Inform participants of known and anticipated risks , safety procedures, appropriate behaviour and intermediate squash rules and regulations . 2.4. Establish a suitable communication system to use while participating in drills, activities and games. 2.5. Identify and document the functions of the four components of footwork and squash swing and determine efficient court movement. |
3. Conduct intermediate squash sessions. |
3.1. Apply clear and accurate teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and the intermediate skills of squash to be developed. 3.2. Conduct warm-up or introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury. 3.3. Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during intermediate squash drills, activities and games. 3.4. Observe participants and implement skill analysis during intermediate squash drills, activities and games. 3.5. Adjust or refine individual or group technique as required according to accepted best practices of squash . 3.6. Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities to further develop their squash skills. |
4. Complete post-session responsibilities. |
4.1. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session, and give feedback as required. 4.2. Evaluate relevant aspects of intermediate squash session and determine the level of learning achieved. 4.3. Identify potential areas of improvement for future intermediate squash sessions. |
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 the conduct of safe drills, activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth 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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Participant's needs and characteristics may include: |
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Readiness may include: |
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Session's aims and objectives may include: |
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Plan may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Accepted best practices of squash may include: |
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Safety procedures may include: |
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Drills , activities and games may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Relevant information may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Rules and regulations may include: |
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Teaching and coaching techniques may include: |
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Required knowledge may include: |
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Intermediate skills of squash may include: |
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Participant's performance may include: |
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Skill analysis may include: |
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Relevant aspects may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sport
Competency Field
Squash