1. The role of communication for Athletes

2. Learning Outcomes Understand the factors involved in communication
Evaluate communication factors in given scenarios
Determine the importance of factors when communicating with different media

3. Types of Communication
Verbal
Non-verbal
Conversation
Conference
Podcast
Interview
Body language
Written ( / letter)
Imagery
Appearance

4. Types of Media Visual Non-visual TV Internet video Video logs
Social Media
Website
Documentary
Newspapers
Radio
Magazines
Social media
Website
Books

5. Factors effecting communication
Ability to listen
Body Language / Appearance
Reading Ability
Personal Delivery
Language – (vocabulary, technicality, simplicity)
Speech – pace, tone, accent
Preparation for communication
Emotional State

6. Active Listening Do’s Dont’s listen actively … use body language
pay full attention to the coach, clarify details
demonstrate you are listening by paraphrasing points.
interrupting
thinking about what you want to say rather than listening
making judgements

7. Body Language

8. Video Interview Task
In groups you are tasked with analysing the factors of communication of athletes in different interviews
Communicating accurately and clearly
Preparation for communication - (purpose and content, audience, rehearsals, scripts and prompt sheets, research, resources and information gathering)
Personal delivery - (communication styles and body language, language, speech, use of technical vocabulary, pace, intonation, clarity),
Wayne Rooney – Christian Ronaldo
Wayne Rooney – Gary Neville

9. Role Play Activity In Groups:-
Post match press conference following 3rd straight defeat in the league.
Pre world cup press conference whilst entering the competition as champions.
Post match press conference following controversial on pitch brawl between rival teams.
First match after rumoured training ground bust - up

10. Interview Preparation

11. Secrets of Media Interview

12. Interview Techniques

14. Factors Effecting Communication
communicating accurately and clearly
preparation for communication (purpose and content, audience, rehearsals, scripts and prompt sheets, research, resources and information gathering)
personal delivery - (communication styles and body language, language, speech, use of technical vocabulary, pace, intonation, clarity),
appearance,
timing,
requirements of different media types

15. Task
Analyse the different factors involved in athlete communication in the following scenarios. Rate them in terms of importance and explain why

16. Scenarios

17. Summary
Alter their communication slightly depending on who they are dealing with.
For example, employers and officials are in positions of authority and should be communicated with in a very formal and polite manner.
This may also be the case with coaches and managers, although this depends on their leadership style and relationship with the athlete, as some coaches may prefer more relaxed, informal communication from their athletes'.
Team mates and colleagues on the other hand can be communicated with in a much more informal and relaxed way, although it is important to remain respectful to colleagues at all times.

18. KEEP YOUR FEEDBACK TO COMPARE NEXT WEEK
Training Ground Task
Conduct video analysis of your peers during interview in a training ground scenario – FEEDBACK TO CLASS
Comment on;
Accuracy and Clarity of verbal communication
Body Language and use of technical vocabulary
Appearance
Active Listening
KEEP YOUR FEEDBACK TO COMPARE NEXT WEEK

19. Analysis Task Questioning Group 1 Questioning Group 2 Listening skills
Try to be aware of the factors effecting communication
Within your groups think of 5 relevant questions to ask the other groups.
Analysis
Questioning Group 1
Questioning Group 2
Listening skills
Body Language
Speech
Personal Delivery
Language

20. Videos Harry Redknapp Alister McGowen

21. Summary - P4 P4: describe the factors to be considered when giving
two different types of media interview
Television (local & national)
Radio (local & nation)
Newspaper
National Newspaper
Magazines
Club Magazine
communicating accurately and clearly
preparation for communication (purpose and content, audience, rehearsals, scripts and prompt sheets, research, resources and information gathering)
personal delivery - (communication styles and body language, language, speech, use of technical vocabulary, pace, intonation, clarity),
appearance,
timing,
requirements of different media types

22. Summary – P5
P5: describe the factors to be considered when communicating with significant others
communicating accurately and clearly
preparation for communication (purpose and content, audience, rehearsals, scripts and prompt sheets, research, resources and information gathering)
personal delivery - (communication styles and body language, language, speech, use of technical vocabulary, pace, intonation, clarity),
appearance,
timing,
requirements of different media types