plan and conduct sport and recreation sessions Flashcards
program
series of sessions or schedule of activities
program examples … listed
- boot camp
- net set go program
- drive safe program
paticipants could include … listed
- different ages of the lifespan
- experienced or inexperienced
- male or female
- person with special needs
- tourist
- person from a non english speaking background
element 1:
identify participants needs and expectations
four main sectors of the sport and rec industry … listed
- fitness
- sport
- community recreation
- outdoor recreation
(a sport and rec session may be for any of these sectors)
what do they need to clarfify… listed
- preferences
- needs
- expectations
prefernces
what a person likes over another
preferences example
outdoor activities rather than indoor activities
needs
something necessary
needs example
client may need to lose weight to improve health or need wheelchair access
what are needs expllicit in
knowledge evidence
expectations
what a persons perceives they will achieve from participating in the session
expectations examples… listed
- work up a sweat
- win a premiership
- become more flexible
how to clarify cliets needs, preferences and expectations
ask them (directly, indirectly eg survery, etc)
what does the participant expect from the program? what are they hoping to achieve? … listed
- info could come directly from participant or from parents and coaches/teachers or the organisation or school you are conducting the program for
- restate their N/P/E for clarification
- suggest options and gauge response
participants needs may include … listed
- competition or performance targets
- assist with self improvement
- fitness targets
- lifestyle adjustments
- social opportunities
competition and performance targets
aim of a club to achieve targets and win matches.
eg, full forward score at 70% efficiency, or win so many matches per season
competition and performance targets could be ….. listed
- technical
- tactical
technical (competition and performce targets)
may aim to refine specific skills to improve in a sport or activity
tactical (competition and performance targets)
experienced participant participating in a game, can be group or individual
self improvement
a persons dimensions of health and perception of self
fitness targets
can be team, group or individual. aim to improve in an area
fitness targets example
reduce time taken to run 10km
lifestyle adjustment
increase activity levels, but also change their lifestyle
lifestyle adjustment examples … listed
- eating healthy
- stairs instead of lift
social opportunities
socialise and meet new people, group based activitity and done for fun
special requirements
anything that a participant may need in order to take part
special requirements can include … listed
- disabilities
- injuries
- medical conditions
how are special requirements identified
through observation
such as participants with low self esteem and requiring extra support and motivation or pre exercise questions or forms
with special requirements need to consider things such as … listed
- language
- culture
- special needs ( wheelchair, injury, medical condition, carer needed, etc)
- confidence, lifestyle, physcial condition
ensure your program is ….
inclusive
EXAM NOTE
dont get those who are injured/disabled/special needs to score/officiate when planning or modifying a session
7 pillars of inclusion … listed
1 access
2 attitude
3 choice
4 partnerships
5 communication
6 policy
7 opportunities
how could you meet the needsnof clients with special requirements ?
modify the program
= appropriate exercises, adjust exercise prescription - such as intensity, timing and type of activity, equipment or venue
how to identify participants who should not participate
use questionnares or surveys
when clarrifying participants p/n/e you may find that the participant has a medical condition, previous injury or is taking prescribed medications, what should you advise the participant to do?
refer them for external asisstance as this lies outside of your training.
reasons for participants not to participate in the program … listed
- injury
- medical or health condition
- recovery/rest
- disciplinary action taken
- mental health reason
- compassion reasons
what do participants need to have if they have a medical condition or are coming back from an injury?
medical clearance
if a client answers yes to any of the questions regarding contraindictations they require medical reference to ….
exterbal assisstance
why would they be referred to an external assistance
to obtain a medical clearance tot ake part in a program
external assistans … listed
- exercise physiologists
- dieticians
- chiropractor
- general medical practitioners (gps)
- occupational therapists (OTs)
- osteopaths
- physiotherapists
- podiatrists
- psychologists
- massage therapists
- sports physicians/doctors
general medical practitioner (GPS)
suitable for most injuries and conditions as they have a good working knowledge of all systems of the body
general medical practioner (gp) characteristics … listed
- trained to handle emergency situation
- deal with serious medical problems (including dislocations, head injuries or breaks )
chiropractor
treats conditions related to the skeletal system (bones).
chiropractor characteristics … listed
- relieves postural problems as well as back, neck and joint issues
- includes spinal and joint alignment and manipulation
psychologists
assists clients in exploring and talking about their feelings
psychologist characteristics .. listed
- explore feelings
- deal with depression, sleep problems, anxiety, eating disorders, sporting performance issues, etc.
- use imagery/visualisation strategies to assist in self belief and improving performance
exercise physiologists
specialise in exercise prescription and create exercise programs for patients to assist in treating and establishing them
exercise physiologists characteristics … listed
- exercise presceription-create programs
- used to help treat lifestyle disorders(cvd, obesity, cancers, diabetes)
- assist people to become more active and less sedentary
osteopaths
concentrate on soft tissue and general musculoskeletal injuries related to muscles, ligaments and tendons
osteopaths characteristic
manipulation to reduce pain and to increase movement
dieticians
assist clients in menu planning and nutritional education to help them improve their health and as such descreasing their risk of diet related diseases
dietician characteristics … listed
- menu planning
- nutritional education
- type 2 diabetes
- post stroke, heart attack
- weight management
sports physicians/doctors
specialise in sports-related injuries, such as strains, sprains, overuse injuries and chronic pain
sports physicians/doctors characteristics … listed
- understand the importance of training so will facilitate the return to training and competition
- offer alternatives in training in order to meet the needs of the athlete to maintain fitness and skill level
podiatrists
assist with the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of foot, ankle and lower leg problems and injuries
podiatrists characteristics … listed
- use biomechanic of movement
- orthotics
physiotherapists
treat injuries and dysfunction through the prescription of movement, exercises and techniques
physiotherapists provide treatment for … listed
- musculoskeletal conditions
- neurological conditions
- cardiothoracic and chronic respiratory conditions
musculoskeletal conditions include … listed
- sprains
- strains
- back and neck pain
etc
neurological conditions include … listed
- spinal cord injuries
- recovery after a stroke to regain movement
etc
cardiothoracic and chronic respiratory conditions include … listed
- asthma
- breathing difficulties
- emphysema
- pneumonia
massage therapists
use their hands and a series of stroke and kneading techniques to bring oxygen and nutrients to tissues throughout the body
in sport, massage therapists can assist in … listed
- reducing pain and muscle tightness
- increasing flexibility and mobility
- removal of waste products such as lactic acid
- stress relief
- reduce muscle spasms and inflammation