Coach And Performer Flashcards

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What are the 4 coaching styles

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  1. Command
  2. Reciprocal learning
  3. Discovery learning
  4. Problem solving
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What is the command style

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-This is where the teacher makes all of the decisions with no input from the learners
- the teacher adopts on authoritarian manners and performers complete the same actions

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What is the reciprocal learning style

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  • this is where most decisions are made by the teacher with a little bit of learner input.
  • the task may be set by a teacher and completed by learners in pairs where they alternate the roles of performers and coaches
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What is the discovery learning

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  • this is where the teacher guides the learner to finding the correct pattern by providing information, rules or asking questions when appropriate
  • the teacher acts as a faciliator
  • there may be one or more solutions to a problem and the performer may have to adapt the response to suit ability
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What is the problem solving

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  • this is where the teacher sets a problem and the learner devises a suitable solution
  • it is a open end approach
  • it encourages creativity while developing the cognitive and performance elements of the performer
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When would you use a particular coaching/teaching style ?

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-Mosston and ashworth 1986 suggested a continuum of teaching styles could be used based on who makes the decision about the learning environment and the actions that occur within it.
- the key styles that need to be learned are- command style (A), reciprocal style (C/D), discovery style (F) and problem solving style (I/J)

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What factors need to be considered when choosing the coaching style

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  • activity (complexity of skill, risk level)
  • learner (prior skill knowledge, fitness levels, age, experience, motivation levels)
  • learner situation (Time available, environment, equipment, size of group)
  • teacher/coach (professional knowledge and experience)
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What factors need to be considered when choosing the coaching style

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  • activity
  • learner
  • learner situation
  • teacher/coach
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Advantages of discovery learning

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  1. It encourages creativity and decision making skills
  2. learners are permitted to work at their own pace
  3. Increased motivation and self confidence
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Disadvantages of discovery learning

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  1. Learning isn’t uniform with all learners
  2. Time consuming
  3. Progress of large groups is difficult to monitor
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Advantages of problem solving

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  1. Encourages creativity
  2. Work at own pace
  3. Development of responsibility
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Disadvantages of problem solving

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  1. Time consuming
  2. Difficult if people lack creativity
  3. May not be the right decision
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Advantages of reciprocal learning

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  1. Instructions and objectives are clear
  2. Social communication is developed
  3. Learners develop some responsibility
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Disadvantages of reciprocal learning

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  1. May be difficult with beginners
  2. Learners may lack sufficient communication
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Advantages of command style of learning

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  1. Instructions and observations are clear
  2. Information can be given quickly if times limitted
  3. Large groups can be catered for quickly
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Disadvantages of the command style of learning

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  1. No decision making or input from learner
  2. Possible lack of understanding
  3. Demotivation as learner becomes disengaged
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What is the dissection of skills

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  1. Preparation- all movements that prepare an athlete for performance of a skill e.g. run up for the long jump
  2. Execution- performance of the actual movement includes the point of contact with the object e.g. release of javelin
  3. Recovery- movement that occurs after the execution phase e.g. slow body momentum to prevent injury
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What is a tactic

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This involves a game plan aiming to improve the chance of an individual or team winning to improve performance

How you achieve it

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What is a strategy

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This is a general approach to a competitive scenario and may or many not include specific techniques and tactics

What you want to achieve

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Characteristics of strategies

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  • planning
  • large scale
  • why
  • difficult to copy
  • long time frame
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Characteristics of tactics

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  • doing
  • smaller
  • how
  • easy
  • short term
22
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What are the factors to consider when choosing correct strategy/tactic

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  • team/indvidual strengths/ weaknesses
  • players available for selection
    -conditions
  • time remaining
  • physical mental demands
  • whether team is winning/losing