Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit of competency set are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Replaces and is equivalent to SISSCGP309A Develop nutritional strategies. Updated and equivalent. Updated to reflect current industry dietary nutrition guidelines. Title change. No changes to competency outcome. Unit re-categorised from Coaching General Principles to Sport Coaching to better reflect the intent of the unit. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to enable coaches to provide information to support their athletes to apply the principles and practices of nutrition to achieve peak performance in the relevant sporting activity.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working autonomously and within supervisory roles in a sport and recreation environment. It applies to personnel who are responsible for coaching athletes in a sport-specific training or competition setting.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
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. Analyse information. |
1.1 Collect and analyse relevant and current information from a range of sources in relation to the principles of sports nutrition for training and performance. 1.2 Identify support personnel and resources available to assist athletes with nutritional issues. 1.3 Assess athlete’s information needs in relation to nutrition for peak performance in relevant sporting activity. 1.4 Assess athlete’s information needs in relation to nutrition for peak performance in relevant sporting activity. |
2. Liaise with nutritional support personnel. |
2.1 Select appropriate support personnel to assist athletes. 2.2 Consult with sports nutritional personnel to identify the specific nutritional requirements for training and performance in the sporting activity. 2.3 Identify nutritional practices to enhance peak performance in the sporting activity. 2.4 Confirm scope of authority with key personnel in relation to role within sport structure. |
3. Provide information to athletes. |
3.1 Assess nutrition needs and preferences of athletes in relation to sporting activity. 3.2 Inform athletes of the nutritional requirements for peak performance in the relevant sporting activity. 3.3 Present information to athletes in a style appropriate to the needs of the athletes and the coaching setting. 3.4 Use appropriate activities and learning experiences to deliver information. 3.5 Check understanding of athletes regarding nutritional requirements for peak sporting performance using appropriate approaches and encourage athletes to clarify information. 3.6 Encourage athletes to seek advice and support from identified nutritional support personnel. |
4. Assist athletes to implement nutritional practices. |
4.1 Select implementation strategies to enhance peak performance in the sporting activity in consultation with the athlete and nutritional support personnel. 4.2 Assist and support athletes to implement selected strategies in training and competition according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.3 Monitor implementation of nutritional practices during training or competition according to organisational policies and procedures. 4.4 Identify symptoms associated with eating disorders and refer athletes to sports physician or accredited sports dietitian. 4.5 Refer athletes who have symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and eating disorders to nutritional support personnel for treatment. |
5. Evaluate the effect of nutritional practices on the performance of athletes. |
5.1 Analyse the performance of athletes in competition situations. 5.2 Review effectiveness of strategies in consultation with athletes and support staff and make adjustments where required. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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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 interaction with a range of athletes specific to the candidate’s current or intended coaching role 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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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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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Sources may include: |
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Principles of sports nutrition for training and performance may include: |
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Support personnel may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Nutrition requirements may include: |
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Nutritional practices may include: |
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Approaches may include: |
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Strategies may include: |
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Symptoms may include: |
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Nutritional deficiencies and eating disorders may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sport
Competency Field
Sport Coaching