SAC 2 Flashcards
what does NSO stand for
National Sporting Organisation
what does the NSO do
they distribute information to coaches, participants and sports officials involved in that sport. they design seminars and training courses to assist coaches to develop their skills.
what does the NCAS stand for
National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
what does the NCAS do
coaches get referred to the NCAS by the NSO so they can get accredited to coach, to keep up with their skills, up to date knowledge and learn new techniques
why is it important for a coach to be accredited
important so they keep up with the policies and procedures, rules of the game, to prove to participants if they question your knowledge, rule changes and guidelines
RISK MANAGEMENT (3)- policies procedures
a plan to reduce risks associated with a particular sport/activity(duty of care).
should have management plans to deal with risks if they come up.
it can assist coaches in the event that the legal issue or risk doesn’t arise after the initial plan proved ineffective.
EQUIPMENT (3)- policies procedures
all equipment has standards of what condition they need to be in to be used
all equipment should be checked regularly
faulty equipment should be isolated for a professional to fix it
RATIO OF COACH TO PARTICIPANTS (3)- policies procedures
duty of care from coach to make sure there is the right ratio for the level of supervision needed
the more dangerous the sport the more coaches needed for supervision
its a legal responsibility
PROVISION OF FIRST AID (3)- policies procedures
all coaches must have a basic understanding of first aid.
must know what to do in any emergency situation.
not all sports in australia do you need a first aid certificate to coach a sport
FACILITIES AND LOCATION (3)- policies procedures
facilities will directly influence the activity, drills and tasks you can run with the group.
easy access for participants to get to location.
playing area is safe free from potholes, cracks, rubbish or foreign objects that can cause injury or harm.
SECURITY (3)- policies procedures
that the environment and property is safe and secure.
use support personnel to ensure participant security, but also have duty of care over them too.
that the area you are using for the session is maintained well.
what are the 6 types of participants
inexperienced children experienced infants school or youth groups club members/ general public
how do you handle a session with children
environment must be fun and encouraging to allow them to build confidence. a negative experience causes child to cease participation.
how do you handle a session with inexperienced
lots of encouragement and positive environment to help develop an interest in the sport. important they develop key skills and correct techniques so they don’t create bad habits later.
how do you handle a session with experienced
a session of refining their skills not developing them. sessions are thought and well planned out for participants to gain the most benefits from the session.
how do you handle a session with infants
infants participate with parents generally. use songs and colourful equipment to make a fun and positive environment.
how do you handle a session with school/ youth groups
students cant feel threatened or intimidated by activity. if a positive experience the student might take the sport up. make an inclusive atmosphere so everyone can have a go
how do you handle a session with club members/ general public
easier to work with as they’ve chosen to participate.they are motivated. age and level of fitness will influence the coaches focus.
what are the 8 types of coaches
critical friend casual organised and efficient humorous, when appropriate disciplinarian motivational, supportive and encouraging friendly and approachable directive
describe critical friend
more mentoring. coach and participants work together and make decisions to get the same outcome.
describe casual
fun, socialisation and enjoyment are the aims of the session. coach is relaxed and designs sessions on the day depending on what the participants want to do. winning isn’t the aim.
describe organised and efficient
takes time to carefully plan session. uses time wisely in the session and gets the most out of the session. doesn’t waste time, communication and all instructions must be clear.
describe humorous, when appropriate
allows participants to feel comfortable and puts out a positive environment, more likely to encourage and motivate them and continue participation in future. only apply when appropriate as if not the right time people can feel unsafe or uneasy.
describe disciplinarian
safety is a concern and requires strict procedures. you must still be respectful and considerate of other thoughts and feelings.
describe motivational, supportive and encouraging
when the group isn’t feeling positive or driven. good when participants need to step out of their comfort zones and try something they haven’t done before.
describe friendly and approachable
works when the group is self-motivated. being approachable allows you to gain insight into how each individual feels abut the team environment. remember to keep a professional coach/ participant relationship.
