SAC 2 COPY 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.
describe directive
being decisive in instruction, being clear, organised, precise and efficient. communications must be clear, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
what are the 5 legal responibilites
unsafe equipment injuries and illness unlawful behaviour suspected physical or sexual abuse improper use of information
describe unsafe equipment- legal
looks for any unsafe equipment that could injure someone in your care
any faulty or unsafe equipment must be put in isolation where it wont be used
no DIY methods, get a professional otherwise you’re still liable
describe injuries and illness- legal
need to act and respond accordingly to all emergency situations
all coaches must have access to a phone and first aid
promote procedures for a clean and healthy enironment
describe unlawful behaviour- legal
you have a duty of care for everyone involved, you must deal with any discrimination, equal opportunity, bullying, racial vilification or sexual harassment.
describe suspected physical or sexual abuse- legal
your relationships with participants is important, they might confide in you about their home life.
if you suspect any child is being abused report it to the Victorian Child Protection for further investigation.
if child is in immediate danger call police
describe improper use of information- legal
collect participant information and keep it safe.
keep confidential unless authorised by participant.
only use information for planning sessions.
what are the 7 ethical responsibilities
physical and verbal harassment and abuse inappropriate relationships cheating maintaining professional standards of behaviour drugs in sport inclusive practices reporting ethical breaches
describe physical and verbal harassment and abuse- ethical
identify and deal with inappropriate behaviour from clients.
harassment is unwanted behaviour that intimidates, offends or humiliates and creates an uncomfortable environment.
harassment is ongoing whereas abuse is 1 off
describe inappropriate relationships- ethical
not illegal for coach and participant to have a relationship, just unethical.
must be focused on ethical concern and welfare of participant must come first.
describe cheating- ethical
be professional by being organised, turning up on time, dressing appropriate and planning sessions.
appropriately communicate with participants, support personnel and parents.
describe drugs in sport- ethical
anything that can enhance your performance
can be eaten, swallowed or injected
motivations are fame, money, weight loss, mask pain, peer pressure or hiding other drugs
describe inclusive practices- ethical
coaches responsibility to implement non-discriminatory practices meaning no individual should be excluded from participating unless a good reason.
all participants must feel included.
describe reporting ethical breaches
depending on the level of sport you’re at depends who you report it to(state level).
its your job to report a breach, also your choice to report it or not depending on severity and nature.
what are the 8 types of risks
sport specific injuries illnesses adverse weather accidents inappropriate behaviour insufficient supervision hazardous objects or equipment level of challenge of difficulty
what are sport specific injuries
the injuries most common to your sport. by you knowing the injuries it will help you prevent them where possible or be prepared for them.
what are the 8 risk management principles
adequate supervision ratio
relevant activity specific safety requirements
participant history, medial conditions and clearances
risk minimisation
injury prevention
safety requirements for spectators
safety requirements for support personnel
record keeping
describe adequate supervision ratio- risk management
vital you have adequate supervision for everyone as duty of care.
refers to amount of participants per coach.
depending on type of environment, activity, age and condition.
prevents injuries, accidents and unlawful behaviour
describe relevant activity specific safety requirements (PPE)- risk management
make sure participants are aware of safety requirements.
will vary depending on nature of sport and types of injuries that are likely.
include PPE so helmets, gloves, mouth guards etc.
describe participant history, medical conditions- risk management
getting information about participants like, injuries, medical conditions or requirements you need to make.
being aware allows you to plan a safe session.
modify session, don’t sit them out
describe risk minimisation- risk management
process of identifying what, why, how something could happen.
once identified devise plan to stop severity of risk.
also have an emergency incident procedure.
describe injury prevention- risk management
making an effort to reduce or prevent participants from injury.
caused by weather conditions, equipment, ground surface or other people.
describe safety requirements for spectators- risk management
barriers to protect spectators from injury.
all organisations have policies and procedures for spectator safety.
describe safety requirements for support personnel- risk management
might have to wear PPE to keep them from being hurt.
put them in the safest spot.
describe record keeping- risk management
organised and thorough record keeping is essential when documenting issues where legal action is potential.
like risk management plans, equipment checks, ground checks etc should be regularly updated.
first aid reports, medical forms and incident forms are kept on record.
what are the 4 motor skills
open
closed
fine
gross
what is gross motor skills
relates to movements and coordination of large muscles groups. eg- kicking footy
what is fine motor skills
relates to movements and coordination of small muscles groups. eg- throwing a dart
what is closed motor skills
easier to instruct as they are predictable and planned. you execute at your own pace, you hose when to go.
what is open motor skills
performed in an unpredictable environment that’s constantly changing. they are externally paced meaning participant must be ready to act at all times.
what are tactical skills
knowing what type of learners your participants are so you can deliver the instructions in the best possible way. (visual, hands on, auditory) it includes strategies, player/game set up, creating a zone and development of team ‘plays’
what are the 4 mental skills
imagery and visualisation
concentration
goal setting
competition rules
describe imagery and visualisation- mental
build confidence and allows athletes to focus on performance and succeeding.
describe concentration- mental
the ability to focus on the task at hand. need to block out any distractions and surroundings.
describe goal setting- mental
cam be both short and long term goals, should be based on overall aspirations. all goals should be clear, precise, measurable, realistic and have steps to achieve them.
describe competition rules- mental
what an athlete plans to do before every competition. it helps prepare mentally and physically, gets them into correct mental space.
what is the game centred approach
teaching skills through the game play. allows skills to develop naturally. very inclusive approach. allows to learn the rules and skills for the game at the same time.
what is the technique centred appraoch
involves isolating specific skills and working on development of the skills rather then the game play. advantage is that participants are unlikely to pick up poor habits that they cant change later
what does ASC stand for
Australian Sports Commission
what does the ASC do
helps coaches find info.
conducts own courses.
not sport specific.
