Most Important Flashcards
Describe Functions of Skeleton
- Support - supports body framework -> w/o skeleton = shapeless lump
- Protection - protects fragile & important organs of body. Skull protects brain.
- Movement - offers anchorage for muscle -> muscles fixed to body can operate joints -> moves body as whole
Stimulants
- Increase alertness, increase heart rate and physical endurance.
- Increase the athlete’s ability to perform by suppressing fatigue.
Steroids
- used help build strength and reduce recovery rate of training
- create androgenic or anabolic effect
- help accelerate body healing
- make athletes aggressive, cause liver damage, personality changes, gastric ulcers.
Side effects of Steroids
- Liver damage
- Personality changes
- Gastric ulcers
The role of the coach In regard to drugs is to
- Help to make right decisions
- Help to not give into peer pressure
- Make aware of health & social consequences
- Make aware of legal implications
- Make aware of financial implications
Negligence
- Failure to act as a reasonable, careful & prudent person
- Failure to act when it is duty
- Not acting responsibly
In Loco Parentis
To take on the role of the parent meaning that the teacher should be diligent & sensible when child is in their care
Legal Liability
Teacher legally responsible for wellbeing and safety of children when put into their care.
Stages of learning
Stage 1 The beginning stage
Characteristic: Athletes need to know what it is they are trying to achieve
Stage 2: The intermediate stage
Characteristic: The athlete develops due to regular practice according to the motor programme that was initiated in the beginning stage.
Stage 3: The advanced stage
Characteristic: Athletes can maintain a high level of performance in a variety of competitive environments.
1st Method to teach simple skills
Imitation
- Athletes must focus on what is to be imitated/copied.
- They should watch or try it, remember and practise it.
2nd Method to teach simple skills
Demonstration/explanation/practice/correction
- Demonstrate what to do and give brief explanation
- Give time to practice
- Observe correct and incorrect actions & give feedback
1st Method to teach complex skills
Shaping method
- Making an action simpler.
- Demonstrate skill
- Allow practice
2nd method to teach complex skills
Chaining method
- Breaking the skill up into simpler parts.
- Chain the skill together.
- A complex skill is made up of a number of simple, distinct parts.
- A part is a link in the chain
Changes in body proportions influence how skills are performed x5
- Relative size of head in early childhood affects body balance when moving.
- Young children’s short legs limits running
- Long arms and legs at start of puberty allow children to run better
- Rapid growth leads to clumsiness
- Weight gained and posture change in girls during puberty affects speeds of movement - run slower
Coaching Styles x3
AUTHORITARIAN COACH
COOPERATIVE COACH
CASUAL COACH