coaching practices Flashcards
NSO
what do they do/how do they help coaches
national sporting organisation is an industry that is the governing or peak body, they develop their own accreditation structure specific to their sport. each nso will be different for each sport (AFL, VNA)
NCAS
what do they do/how do they help coaches
national coaching accreditation scheme
educates coaches and provides them with accredited coaching qualifications through competency based training.
why is it important for a coach to be accredited.
its important for a coach to be accredited so they have a greater knowledge of the sport and they understand their roles and responsibilities when coaching a group of people.
policies and procedures
equipment
all equipment should be regularly checked for deterioration, faults and general wear and tear that could impact its ability to be used safely. equipment should be reported to a senior staff member for maintenance, faulty equipment should always be isolated or removed from use.
policies and procedures
ratio of coach to participants
the level of supervision required is dependant on the activity or sport being run. the more dangerous the activity the more the ratio of coach to participants.
motivation, supportive and encouraging coach
when a group is not feeling very positive or driven.
critical friend
more a mentor. about collaboration. inclusive
casual coach
adapted when fun, socialisation and enjoyment are the aims of the coaching session.
legal responsibilities
injuries and illness
respond and act according to emergency situations
injury report forms are a must
coaches need to ensure clean, hygienic and healthy enviroment
legal responsibilities
unlawful behaviour
as a coach you have a duty of care to ensure the safety of those involved
unlawful behaviour = discrimination, equal opportunity
ethical responsibilities
cheating- ensure participants already know the rules and regulation and consistently comply with them
physical and verbal harassment
inappropriate relationships
tactical skills
trying to develop or improve decision making when playing a game
- stategies
- player/ game set up
- creating a zone
mental skills
include motivation, goal setting, concentration and developing competition routines
game centred approach
teaching skills through game play
this approach Is very inclusive and engaging
participate in selected modified activities that emphasise specific tactics e. around the world
technique centred approach
isolating specific skills and working on the development of the skills rather then game play. participants are unlikely to pick up poor habits. e.g. tennis ball practice
