Most Important Flashcards

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Describe Functions of Skeleton

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  • 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
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Stimulants

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  • Increase alertness, increase heart rate and physical endurance.
  • Increase the athlete’s ability to perform by suppressing fatigue.
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Steroids

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  • 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.
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Side effects of Steroids

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  • Liver damage
  • Personality changes
  • Gastric ulcers
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The role of the coach In regard to drugs is to

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  • 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
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Negligence

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  • Failure to act as a reasonable, careful & prudent person
  • Failure to act when it is duty
  • Not acting responsibly
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In Loco Parentis

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To take on the role of the parent meaning that the teacher should be diligent & sensible when child is in their care

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Legal Liability

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Teacher legally responsible for wellbeing and safety of children when put into their care.

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9
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Stages of learning

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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.

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10
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1st Method to teach simple skills

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Imitation

  • Athletes must focus on what is to be imitated/copied.
  • They should watch or try it, remember and practise it.
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2nd Method to teach simple skills

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Demonstration/explanation/practice/correction

  • Demonstrate what to do and give brief explanation
  • Give time to practice
  • Observe correct and incorrect actions & give feedback
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1st Method to teach complex skills

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Shaping method

  • Making an action simpler.
  • Demonstrate skill
  • Allow practice
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2nd method to teach complex skills

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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
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Changes in body proportions influence how skills are performed x5

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  • 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
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15
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Coaching Styles x3

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AUTHORITARIAN COACH

COOPERATIVE COACH

CASUAL COACH

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16
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AUTHORITARIAN COACH

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. win centred, winning judged by coach 
. task orientated 
. strict, disciplined 
. coach makes all decisions 
. little or no communication development 
. little or no trust in athletes 
. training structures inflexible
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COOPERATIVE COACH

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. athlete centred 
. social and task objectives
. winning judged by athlete and coach 
. decisions are guided by coach, but shared 
. communication development high 
. trusts athletes 
. motivates all 
. training structure is flexible
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CASUAL COACH

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. no emphasis on any philosophy 
. no specific coaching objective in mind 
. decisions made by athletes
. no communication development at all 
. meaning of winning not defined 
. no trust shown in athletes 
. no motivation 
. no training structure at all