Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, knowledge and skills required to develop, implement and evaluate a strength and conditioning program. It focuses on the skills needed to develop a program which meets the needs of individual athletes or groups of athletes according to their sport-specific needs or those undertaking fitness programs to achieve personal fitness goals.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to coaches working with individuals or teams. It also applies to fitness instructors who provide a range of fitness programs and services to individuals or groups. The unit is applicable to those working with sporting groups, in fitness centres, gyms or autonomously in the fitness industry.
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. Identify the needs and requirements of the athlete or team members. |
1.1. Analyse the strength and conditioning needs and requirements of the activity or sport of the target individual or group. 1.2. Develop profiles for each individual or group member participating in the strength and conditioning program using appropriate assessment measures . 1.3. Develop short, medium and long-term objectives for the strength and conditioning program through negotiation with athletes and support personnel . 1.4. Identify the career phase of athlete and the training phase of the selected sport or activity to be addressed in the program. |
2. Plan a strength and conditioning training program to meet identified needs. |
2.1. Develop a strategy to meet the identified needs and requirements of the athlete or team. 2.2. Select the core lifts and exercises and techniques of strength and conditioning to address identified needs and requirements of the athlete according to organisational policies and procedures . 2.3. Establish fixed points of the program and identify and document training phases within the training program. 2.4. Apply exercise selection and exercise order to maximise conditioning outcomes throughout the program. 2.5. Identify equipment and resource requirements for each session within the program. 2.6. Develop and document a program schedule to meet the identified needs, requirements and objectives of the athlete. 2.7. Include evaluation methods to monitor the training program prior to implementation. |
3. Implement strength and conditioning training program. |
3.1. Supervise strength and conditioning program. 3.2. Use strength and conditioning training methods to meet identified needs and requirements of athletes or team members. 3.3. Observe sessions to see that exercises are conducted in accord with rules and regulations and accepted best practice principles of strength and conditioning training . 3.4. Ensure correct use of equipment during strength and conditioning session, according to organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's instructions. 3.5. Establish ongoing liaison between other coaches and specialists where coaches and specialists work with the same athlete to ensure a consistent approach to the strength and conditioning program. |
4. Monitor, evaluate and modify the strength and conditioning program. |
4.1. Evaluate the program according to methods established and documented within the strength and conditioning program plan. 4.2. Monitor use of equipment according to exercise plan and relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 4.3. Review each athlete's or athletes' training diary or diaries to monitor ongoing progress. 4.4. Use assessment measures to assess athlete's ongoing progress. 4.5. Seek and receive feedback from participating athletes and support personnel. 4.6. Implement modifications to the program, where relevant, to meet identified needs. |
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 development and implementation of multiple strength and conditioning programs to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance in the provision of core strength and conditioning techniques according to the specific needs of individuals, groups or sports. 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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Needs and requirements may include: |
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Profiles may include: |
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Assessment measures may include: |
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Objectives may include: |
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Athlete or Athletes may include: |
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Support personnel may include: |
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Career phase may include: |
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Training phase may include: |
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Core lifts and exercises may include: |
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Techniques of strength and conditioning may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Fixed points may include: |
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Exercise selection may include: |
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Exercise order may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Resource requirements may include: |
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Evaluation methods may include: |
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Strength and conditioning training methods may include: |
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Best practice principles of strength and conditioning training may include: |
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Other coaches and or specialists may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sport
Competency Field
Strength and Conditioning