Planning and leading Sports Activities Level 3 Sport

Learning aims and objectives Have an understanding of the unit and what you will be doing Begin to consider the different qualities and characteristics of sports leaders Relate the different qualities and characteristics to their importance for a sports leader Provide examples and discuss some of the qualities and characteristics of these leaders In doing this we could also Identify some of the roles of a sports leader You may be able to Provide examples of different leaders, comparing how they demonstrate the different qualities and characteristics

Learning outcomes for this unit Know the skills, qualities and responsibilities associated with successful sports leadership Be able to plan and lead an activity session Be able to review their planning and leadership of a sports activity Be able to assist in the planning and leading of a sports event Be able to review your planning and leadership of a sports event.

What will you do? Debate 2 sports leaders discussing the skills, qualities and responsibilities Produced a plan and relevant resources for delivery of a sports session Produce a written report which evaluates the session and personal performance.

Skills Qualities and Responsibilities of a Sports Leader Task 1

Are these examples of good leaders? Why?

Name some different sports leaders

Sports leaders Feddie roach, Alex Fergusin, Seb Coe, Ivan Lendl, Clive Woodward, Jose Mourinho, Peter Moores, Tony Minichello, Cus D’Amato (Tyson)

Evaluate these leaders Why are these good leaders? Why are these poor leaders? Are they similar / different in any way? What responsibilities do some of these leaders have?

Task – Group work Select a sports leader – either a personal coach / leader or a famous coach you have observed. What are their skills and qualities Why do you think this? Can you support what you have said with an example? Can you list / name what they are responsible for?

Skills and Qualities Arrange the skills and qualities task cards into order of importance for a sports leader Discuss what and why you have created this order Do we all agree with each other

Skills and Qualities?? List as many as you can… Appearance Leadership style Personality Enthusiasm Motivation Humour Confidence Skills Communication Organisation Knowledge Use of language Target setting You need to know and explain why these are important…………..

Are all leaders good leaders? An American Coach in London - Comedy

Are all leaders the same or are they different? Jose Maurinho and Sir Alex Ferguson Both effective Both successful Are they the same type of leader with similar: Skills Qualities Responsibilities Discuss each and make notes

Communication: A way to exchange information Who might a sports coach / leader need to communicate with? Athletes, parents, teachers, other coaches, spectators, managers, first aid, physio, media, public, officials, other staff. How many different types of communication can you think of? What types of communication are there?

Communication Verbal Keep language simple Appropriate / relevant - Ensure you know your audience Provide information Check understanding – Questioning techniques

Communication Non-Verbal Body language – conscious or unconscious Positive and negative body language – examples of these? What exampled of non-verbal communication do sports coaches use? Benitez Non Verbal example Demonstrations & hand signals to show correct technique, direct and provide instruction

Do you know any sports coaches that are good communicators? Communication A coach also needs to know communication is a two way skill. Listening and receiving information is extremely important. Listening skills: Eye contact, concentrate, don’t interrupt, ask questions Do you know any sports coaches that are good communicators? Why?

Organisation As a coach what do you think you need to organise – make a list…….

Knowledge What do you need to know? Why is this important?

Leadership Style

Compare and Contrast

Coaches v Coaches Compare and contrast the roles, responsibilities and skills of successful coaches Use a Venn diagram and the hand out to support

Debate Working in small groups you are required to choose a sports leader of your choice. Create a small report / spider / venn diagram which justifies why you feel they are a good coach focusing on their strengths, achievements, abilities, skills and qualities etc... You must provide examples to justify your argument and be able to pose questions to the opposition surrounding their views on their chosen coach.