Review Questions Fine motor skills involve the recruitment of: A/ large muscle groups B/ smaller muscles associated with precision C/ all muscle groups for maximal performance D/ large muscle groups for a shorter period of time Reaction time decreases when: A/ there are more choices B/ there are fewer choices C/ there are larger choices D/ there is a combination of choices

Review Questions An example of knowledge of performance would be: A/ a coach informing the performer that the serve was out by 5cm B/ the performer seeing the serve was out by 5cm C/ a coach instructing the performer to hit over the ball more to increase topspin D/ the performer looking at the score on the information screen

Review Questions Why is knowledge of results important feedback for beginners? Using a sporting example, demonstrate how you could communicate instructions to a team at half time utilising more than one learning style. Greater anticipation is a characteristic of elite performers. Why is anticipation important in a sporting environment? For a sport of your choice, develop one drill to improve anticipation for a specific outcome.

Review Questions Use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the three stages of learning. Outline how anticipation can be improved. Outline three characteristics of a performer in the autonomous stage How can communication be judged as being effective? Briefly outline the main characteristics of each of the following learning styles. Visual Auditory Kinaesthetic

UNIT 2 – Understanding sports coaching and physically active lifestyles

A.O.S 1 * The coaching toolbox – coaching characteristics, skills and responsibilities

Key knowledge Roles and responsibilities of the coach Skills and behaviours of an exemplary coach Developing effective and appropriate relationships between coach and the individual or group Understanding group dynamics Leadership skills, conflict resolution, communication and the setting of boundaries Rationale for the development of codes of conduct Coaching methods applied in different contexts Coaching pathways and accreditations for coaches

Key skills Create a safe and inclusive learning environment when coaching Identify factors that influence coaching and learning at different stages of learning Adopt the role of the coach in a variety of practical sessions and reflect, evaluate and report on the personal experience of taking on the role of a coach

OVERVIEW

What is a coach? They call it coaching, but it is teaching. You do not just tell them it is so. You show them the reasons why it is so. (Vince Lombardi – head coach Green Bay Packers)

What does a coach do? Put down as many words as you can that you think describe a coach that you have had or seen

What does a coach do? A sporting coach has many roles: Direction Instruction Training Engage Develop Fair Positive Encouraging Cater Care Safety

Styles of coaching The styles and methods used by a coach will vary according to The level of competition If the sport is a team based or individual sport Whether the athletes are junior or senior, elite or recreational, mixed or single gender

Styles of coaching No single coaching style suits all situations or all athletes A great coach should have an arsenal within their ‘coaching toolbox’ All coaches need to develop and create their own style This could be a combination of the most common following styles

Authoritarian The authoritarian coach is very strict and demands discipline May make decisions without any input from athletes they are coaching These coaches may be very harsh on poor performance May deal with poor performance through punishment Places a high importance on winning

Casual The casual coach is easy going and can be described as a supervisor instead of a teacher This coach may allow the athletes to ‘run’ sessions This coach may provide little direction In match situations players may have to make decisions about performance This coach will often be a playing coach

Democratic The democratic coach may use a range of specialist staff and coaches This style is often evident at elite level The democratic coach is responsible for the overall program Will coordinate the roles and responsibility of the specialist staff Accountable for team performance

Cooperative The cooperative coach involves players in the decision making but will guide the players with decisions. Athletes working with this coach are more likely to work hard to achieve the team goals This style makes the coach more approachable