1. Planning and leading Sports Activities
Level 3 Sport

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Skills Qualities and Responsibilities of a Sports Leader
Task 1

6. Are these examples of good leaders?
Why?

7. Name some different sports leaders

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

9. 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?

10. 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?

11. 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

12. 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…………..

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

14. 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

15. 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?

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

17. 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

18. 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?

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

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

21. Leadership Style

22. Compare and Contrast

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

26. 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.