Direct and Constraints based approaches

Question 1

Direct based approaches

Answer 1

Direct based approaches to coaching might be the style of coaching that you are most familiar with. No matter the ability of the athlete there is a time and place for direct based approaches to coaching

Question 2

Direct based approaches requires coach to make all decisions relating to

Answer 2

• Task selection
• Task sequencing
• Structure
• Timing
• Duration
• Modification and progression
• Technique

Question 3

Direct based disadvantages

Answer 3

• Athlete never makes decisions for themselves
• Limits athletes to find solution

Question 4

Constraints based approaches

Answer 4

Constraints based approaches to coaching means that we are using boundaries or placing
restrictions on the learner

Question 5

Individual constraints

Answer 5

technical skills, body size and body strength

Question 6

Environmental constraints

Answer 6

physical environment (weather, natural light and
access to facilities)

Question 7

Social/cultural constraints

Answer 7

family expectations, peer group expectations and
cultural expectations

Question 8

Examples of constraints based approaches

Answer 8

Examples include:
* Players on the team
* Dimensions of the playing space
* Rules of the sport