chapter 3 - conduct a non instructional sport, fitness and recreation session Flashcards
what is a non instructional sessions
Non instructional sessions are sessions with minimal
instructions that maximise client participation. Examples include: dodgeball, octopus, fruit salad and basketball tournaments
What are participants needs
participants needs are what a client wants to achieve eg weightloss. They can be broken into 5 categories : Competition or performance targets Assist with self-improvement Lifestyle adjustment Social opportunities Fitness targets
What are Competition or performance targets
participate in a session because they enjoy being competitive or they want to achieve their personal best
what is Assisting with self-improvement
they might participate to improve their emotional, physical, mental or spiritual health losing weight
What is Lifestyle adjustment
people participate for a life style adjustment after a health scare eg. weight gain diabetes
what are social opportunities
people participate to socialise and meet new people eg. mid week ladies netball comp
what is a Fitness targets
to improve fitness eg. run 10km in 65 mins and run it faster each week
what are participants preferences
participants preferences are what they prefer over another thing eg; indoor or outdoor sessions
what are participants expectations
participants expectations are what they expect they’ll achieve
why would you conduct an assessment prior to running a session
you would conduct an assessment prior to running a session for Participant safety, to establish a starting point in order to monitor progress and toIdentify weaknesses
what are the types of assessments
interviews, medical history, past performances and physical ability tests
What are interviews
Discussion with a client about their current health,
past experiences, goals and objectives.
What is Medical history
A pre-exercise questionnaire to see if the client has any pre existing injuries or medical history that my effect the session. This allows an instructor to design a session that is most beneficial
to the participant without causing any harm or discomfort.
what is Past performance
a record of something that was obtained previously.
E g. fitness assessment at a gym or latest beep test resultIt allows instructors to measure the level of improvement by
comparing current results to past performance..
What are physical ability tests
An instructor may get a client to complete a range of physical ability tests. This will help to confirm their current level of fitness and investigate possible medical concerns. Blood pressure Strength Range of movement Anthropometric (skin folds) Cardiovascular Response
What are likely demands
likely demands are demands that might be placed on the group eg. effort or abilitiy required to complete the task These demands will vary depending
on the type of group and the type of session being
conducted.If the demand is too high an alternative session
should be planned. If it is too low, a group or
individual may not feel challenged enough and lose
interest.
what are physical demands
physical demands are demands placed on the cardiovascular and muscular systems Fitness, power, coordination,
strength, agility or endurance
Insufficient testing and assessment can lead to serious
injury or a loss in confidence
What are emotional demands
Relate to the feelings and emotions of participants including self-esteem, body image and confidence. Important to encourage, give positive
feedback and praise
Emotional situations can occasionally result in physical symptoms – difficulty breathing, crying, increased heart rate.
What are Psychological demands
Relate to your mental attitude towards a task or activity Can affect a person’s motivation Can be influenced by factors such as competition, coaches, peers, and financial gain
What are Disability requirements
Disability requirements are adaptations that need to be
made to enable a person with a
disability to successfully participate in
a session eg. equipment, session environment
What are Group demands
Group demands is the pressure placed on individuals within a group to perform at a
particular level
What are Individual demands
Individual demands are Expectations individuals place on themselves to perform in a group situation
and is controlled by the individual themselves, not by the group. Trying to perform beyond their abilities can result in injuries
When is a Gp most suitable for
suitable for most things as they have good knowledge of all systems in the body. They are trained to respond to emergency situations eg. broken bones
what is a sports physician
A sports physician is a doctor who specialises in sports realated injuries eg. sprains, strains. They work with to find alternative treatment so you can continue to train
what is chiropractor
treats conditions related to the skeletal system
What do you need to include when you are planing for a session?
When planing a session you need to take into account the Number of participants Needs, expectations and preferences of participants Ages Skill level and ability Previous experience Location of session The date and times Type of session Equipment available
What are group cohesion strategies ?
TAKE CARE WHEN FORMING A GROUP – take into account things like
participant similarities and personality types
CREATING GROUP NORMS – eg rules
HAVE A COMMON GOAL OR BE RESPECTFUL OF THE GOALS OF OTHERS
IDENTIFY CONFLICT IMMEDIATELY AND DEAL WITH IT
CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO INTERACT AND HAVE FUN
What does a session plan include ?
Objectives Dates and times Location Equipment Resource Requirements Content – including the following phases Warm-up Conditioning Cool down
What is the purpose of a warm up
gradually increase body and muscle temperature, increase blood and oxygen supply, increased flexibility generally or in specific muscle groups and increased proprioception
What are the purposes of a cool down
return heart rate, breathing and blood pressure back to normal. Restoration of range of motion and flexibility and removal of waste products from muscle tissue
Why is a session evaluation important
a session evaluation is important as it allows improvements to be made to the session/program
What should you include in a evaluation
When creating a feedback tool, it is important to make sure that you gain
information by asking questions about the following topics:
Objectives of participants, eg how much fun did you have?
Dates and times
Location, equipment and resources
Content, including warm-up, conditioning and cool-down
