National Quality Standards Scheme
Providing leadership and support to champion quality and best practice in high performance sport in Australia
New e-learning modules below
The National Quality Standards Scheme (NQSS) provides leadership and support across the National Institute Network (NIN) and National Sport Organisations (NSOs) and empowers each organisation to champion quality assurance practices.
NQSS provides guidance, tools and support necessary for organisations to gather performance data that is:
- VALID
- ACCURATE
- RELIABLE
- COMPARABLE
Athlete data that is quality assured helps to build confidence in decision making.
What is Quality Assurance?
Quality Assurance (QA) is a proactive management practice used to ensure a desired level of quality. The purpose of QA in high performance sport, is to recognise, understand, and control sources of error, that can negatively impact collection, analysis and interpretation of information and data.
Resources
E-learning Modules
This e-learning module introduces key concepts in quality assurance for performance support practitioners in high performance sport. Over 10 - 15 minutes, learners will explore how factors like accuracy, reliability, and validity (supported by quality assurance processes) contribute to trustworthy measurement data. The course emphasises the importance of standardised practices to ensure consistent and reliable data across varied sporting environments. It also outlines the National Quality Standards Scheme (NQSS), explaining its structure and role in promoting high-quality data practices across the Australian high performance sport network. Designed for both new and experienced practitioners, this course supports shared understanding and mentoring.
Select 'Find your sport and sign up' to begin. Choosing any of the sports listed will navigate to the QA e-learning module.
Contact
For further information please contact qualityassurance@ausport.gov.au