PE

Question 1

Three key skills of a successful sports leader

Answer 1

1. Communication 2. Organisation of equipment 3. Knowledge

Question 2

Types of communication

Answer 2

1. Verbal - communication using words - e.g. giving technical instructions.
2. Non-verbal - communication without words - e.g. facial expressions and
   bodily gestures.
3. Listening - e.g. after asking a question and requesting a response

Question 3

Four advanced skills of a

successful sports leader

Answer 3

1. Activity structure 2. Target setting 3. Use of language 4. Evaluation

Question 4

How to structure a sports

activity

Answer 4

1. Warm up 2. Main component / activity 3. Cool down 4. Feedback / debrief

Question 5

Aims and objectives

Answer 5

Aims = what you want to achieve in your session
Objectives = how you are going to achieve your aims in the session

Question 6

Three key qualities of a

successful sports leader

Answer 6

1. Appearance 2. Enthusiasm 3. Confidence

Question 7

Four additional qualities of

a successful sports leader

Answer 7

1. Leadership style 2. Motivation 3. Humour 4. Personality

Question 8

Leader makes all the decisions, and tells sports performers what to do and
how to do it.

Answer 8

Autocratic leader

Question 9

Leader involves sports performers in the decision making process, but makes
the final decision on what is to be delivered in the session.

Answer 9

Democratic leader

Question 10

Sports performers make the decisions. Sports leader is used as a mentor and
helps the performers when appropriate.

Answer 10

Laissez-faire leader

Question 11

Main aim of a sports

leader

Answer 11

To encourage participation and ensure that sports sessions are safe and well
organised

Question 12

Motivated by the pleasure of the activity and the satisfaction or sense of
accomplishment from participating

Answer 12

Intrinsic motivation

Question 13

The influence of things outside the athlete or activity. The desire to achieve
something. Motivated by external factors such as recognition, a medal, prize
or trophy.

Answer 13

Extrinsic motivation

Question 14

Individuals who get bored quickly and are often poor at tasks that require a
great deal of concentration. Constantly seek stimulation and excitement

Answer 14

Extrovert

Question 15

Three core responsibilities
of a successful sports
leader

Answer 15

1. Professional conduct 2. Equality 3. Health and safety

Question 16

Treating everyone fairly.

Answer 16

Equality

Question 17

Social disparity, e.g. inequality between the rich and poor

Answer 17

Inequality

Question 18

Intolerance of or dislike of people based on, for example race, religion, sexual
orientation, age or disability.

Answer 18

Prejudice

Question 19

Five wider responsibilities
of a successful sports
leader

Answer 19

1. Insurance 2. Child protection 3. Legal obligations 4. Rules and regulations
2. Ethics and values