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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Coach synchronized swimming to beginners 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
264757  Coach synchronized swimming to beginners 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Sport, Recreation & Fitness 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Sport 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Qualifying learners will acquire the necessary knowledge about synchronized swimming to plan, implement and evaluate a practice session. They will be able to apply coaching techniques by assessing learner swimming competence and introduce synchronized swimming skills to beginners.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Understanding the nature and extent of the sport of synchronized swimming.
  • Creating a safe environment for synchronized swimming.
  • Implementing a synchronized swimming practice session for beginners.
  • Evaluating the coaching process. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 2.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2.
  • First Aid and CPR at NQF Level 3.
  • Swimming and Lifesaving competence at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Understand the nature and extent of the sport of synchronized swimming. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The historical development of this discipline is explained in relation to the South African context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Organisational structures responsible for synchronized swimming are described in the South African context. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Organisational structures include, but are not limited to; Club, provincial, national, continental and international.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The roles and responsibilities of the club, provincial and national synchronized swimming structures are explained according to their constitutions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The rules of synchronized swimming are explained in accordance with Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The progressive grade scheme for synchronized swimming skills development plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Types of competitions and grading systems are explained in terms of their rules. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Grading and competitions includes skills, sequence and routines.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Create a safe environment for synchronized swimming. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Facilities and environment are checked for hazards before practice sessions and competitions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Equipment is evaluated in terms of its suitability and protection and safety of the synchronized swimmers. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Safety of juniors is evaluated in terms of fluid intake and protection from the elements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Elements include, but are not limited to; Heat, sun, cold.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implement a synchronized practice session for beginners. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Rules of synchronized swimming are applied according to FINA rules and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A synchronized swimming practice session for beginners is planned in terms of the swimmers' characteristics and sporting needs according to Swimming SA's age specific skills development plan. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Characteristics include, but are not limited to; Psychological, physical and sociological.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Orientation to synchronized swimming through stories and games (play-based). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Basic synchronized swimming skills and techniques are taught through observation and demonstration using available resources according to the planned practice session. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Planned training is adapted in relation to the developmental stages of beginners being coached. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Training adaptations include, but are not limited to; Skills, sequence and routines.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Evaluate the coaching process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A logbook on practice sessions is compiled to critically reflect on the effectiveness of coaching. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Individual assessment reports are completed to show progression within synchronized swimming grade award scheme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Feedback is provided to synchronized swimmers in terms of skills and performance through badge awards scheme. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Practice session plans are revised in relation to the own observations and feedback. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in the specific outcomes of the Unit Standard as well as the integrated competence described in the purpose of the Unit Standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner will be able to understand and explain relevant aspects of the following:
  • Organisational structures, roles and responsibilities.
  • Swimming South Africa's age specific skills development plan.
  • Synchronized swimming grading and competition plan.
  • Safety and injury prevention practices.
  • Rules of synchronized swimming.
  • Code of conduct for synchronized swimmers.
  • Code of conduct for coaches.
  • Developmental stages of children. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to planning synchronized swimming practice sessions for beginners in which responses display that critical thinking is used for responsible decision making. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a synchronized swimming coaching team in facilitating the coaching of synchronized swimming at beginner level. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in ensuring the safety of participants during synchronized swimming coaching sessions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information about participants characteristics and sporting needs in order to develop age specific synchronized swimming practice sessions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using appropriate modes of oral and/or written persuasion in dealing with all internal and external role-players to implement a training plan for beginners. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Implement the synchronized swimming grade scheme by awarding badges for achievement of skills as defined in each grade. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  64369   Further Education and Training Certificate: Sport Coaching: Juniors/Beginners  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.