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Competency
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Competency Criteria
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Methods of Assessment
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1: Practical experience
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1A Provide structured and on-going scientific support to high performance athletes
1B Demonstrate how work has impacted on sports performance
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P, R, I
P, R, I
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2: Knowledge and scientific training
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2A Demonstrate advanced knowledge and training in a relevant scientific discipline
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P, I
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3: Knowledge of and commitment to high performance sport
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3A Demonstrate knowledge of high performance sport
3B Demonstrate commitment to sporting success in high performance sport
3C Demonstrate openness to learning from coaches and other support staff
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P, R, I
P, R, I
P,R, I
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4: Knowledge of high performance sport's overall programme and integration with coaching structures and processes
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4A Demonstrate an understanding of the role of sport science support within high performance sport
4B Demonstrate an understanding of how sport science support integrates into the coaching structures and processes
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P, R, I
P, R, I
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5: Communication skills
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5A Communicate orally and on paper with high performance coaches, athletes, peers and other support staff
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R, P, O, I
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6: Professional relationships
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6A Build understanding and trust of high performance coaches, athletes, peers and other support staff
6B Demonstrate diplomacy, sensitivity and tact in working with high performance coaches, athletes, peers and other support staff
6C Demonstrate approachability, empathy and the ability to listen actively and accurately
6D Demonstrate open-mindedness and adaptability in working with others
6E Adopt and maintain professional behaviour
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P, R, O, I
P, R, O, I
P, R, O, I
P, R, I
P, R, O, I
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7: Teamwork
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7A Work cooperatively with high performance coaches, athletes, peers and other support staff to provide structured and ongoing scientific support
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P, R, O, I
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8: High performance sport environments
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8A Conduct scientific support provision in a range of high performance environments relevant to the particular sport
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P, R, O, I
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9: Problem solving and interdisciplinarity
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9A Demonstrate critical and innovative thinking to provide solutions to problems
9B Demonstrate ability to problem solve in an interdisciplinary way with a team of practitioners from other disciplines
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P, R, I
P, R, I
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10: Evaluation and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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10A Self-evaluate the quality and impact of scientific support provision
10B Seek and review feedback on performance and contribution; using this to develop skills
10C Demonstrate ongoing engagement in CPD to enhance own and others' scientific support provision
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P, R, I
P, R, I
R, P, I
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Notes: (P = portfolio application form, R = references, O = observation, I = interview).
Achievement of any competency cannot be gained solely from evidence provided at the interview.
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