VSP FOUNDATION EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ work health and safety (includes heat policy and lighting policy):
what is it. Answer: your sporting organisation or club must provide:
-a safe workplace and safe ways of working
-equipment, tools and machinery in a safe working condition
-safe and hygienic facilities, including toilets, eating areas and first
aid
-information, training and supervision to all workers, including
volunteers
-a process for consulting with workers and keeping then informed
and involved in decisions that may affect their health and safety
◉ work health and safety: how does it relate to a coach. Answer: -as
a coach we are using facilities and equipment and may often need
training to ensure we are up to date with the latest qualifications
and training
-we are running effective warm-up and cool-down programs to
minimise injuries and carrying out risk assessments to ensure
grounds are in good condition
-wearing appropriate ppe
,◉ obeying rules/behaviour managemen: what is it. Answer: -making
sure you deliver appropriate rules about your activity to your
participants prior to the session
◉ obeying the rules/behaviour management: how does it relate to a
coach. Answer: -this ensures safety of all participants and makes
sure participants are clear with expectations and what is acceptable
behaviour
◉ maintenance of equipment and resources: what is it. Answer: -
always check surfaces, equipment, lighting and check they are safe
for playing prior to the session
-remove any obstacles
-protective equipment should be properly fitted and in good order
-kitchens, toilets, showers, change rooms and equipment storerooms
◉ maintenance of equipment and resources: how does it relate to a
coach. Answer: ensures safety
◉ inclusion policy: what is it. Answer: include people with disability
in our club in both playing and non-playing roles to the greatest
extent that we can
-people with disability
-people from diverse cultures
, -sexual and gender identity
-pregnancy
-girls playing in boys teams
◉ inclusion policy: how does it relate to a coach. Answer: -makes the
club inclusive and ensures everyone feels they can participate
◉ emergency action plan. Answer: -this emergency action plan
(EAP) establishes guidelines for all workplace emergencies.
-emergencies can be identified as medical, fire, severe weather,
bomb threats, chemical spills, terrorist attacks, criminal acts,
extended power loss
◉ emergency action plan: how does it relate to a coach. Answer: -as
a coach you may need to be aware of an assembly point
-where to go if there is an evacuation
-who do you call
-where do you assembly your team
◉ supervision/ratio: what is it. Answer: -the plan should clearly
indicate the supervision arrangements and responsibilities at the
various locations and venues
-including supervision of student travel to and from these venues
and locations
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ work health and safety (includes heat policy and lighting policy):
what is it. Answer: your sporting organisation or club must provide:
-a safe workplace and safe ways of working
-equipment, tools and machinery in a safe working condition
-safe and hygienic facilities, including toilets, eating areas and first
aid
-information, training and supervision to all workers, including
volunteers
-a process for consulting with workers and keeping then informed
and involved in decisions that may affect their health and safety
◉ work health and safety: how does it relate to a coach. Answer: -as
a coach we are using facilities and equipment and may often need
training to ensure we are up to date with the latest qualifications
and training
-we are running effective warm-up and cool-down programs to
minimise injuries and carrying out risk assessments to ensure
grounds are in good condition
-wearing appropriate ppe
,◉ obeying rules/behaviour managemen: what is it. Answer: -making
sure you deliver appropriate rules about your activity to your
participants prior to the session
◉ obeying the rules/behaviour management: how does it relate to a
coach. Answer: -this ensures safety of all participants and makes
sure participants are clear with expectations and what is acceptable
behaviour
◉ maintenance of equipment and resources: what is it. Answer: -
always check surfaces, equipment, lighting and check they are safe
for playing prior to the session
-remove any obstacles
-protective equipment should be properly fitted and in good order
-kitchens, toilets, showers, change rooms and equipment storerooms
◉ maintenance of equipment and resources: how does it relate to a
coach. Answer: ensures safety
◉ inclusion policy: what is it. Answer: include people with disability
in our club in both playing and non-playing roles to the greatest
extent that we can
-people with disability
-people from diverse cultures
, -sexual and gender identity
-pregnancy
-girls playing in boys teams
◉ inclusion policy: how does it relate to a coach. Answer: -makes the
club inclusive and ensures everyone feels they can participate
◉ emergency action plan. Answer: -this emergency action plan
(EAP) establishes guidelines for all workplace emergencies.
-emergencies can be identified as medical, fire, severe weather,
bomb threats, chemical spills, terrorist attacks, criminal acts,
extended power loss
◉ emergency action plan: how does it relate to a coach. Answer: -as
a coach you may need to be aware of an assembly point
-where to go if there is an evacuation
-who do you call
-where do you assembly your team
◉ supervision/ratio: what is it. Answer: -the plan should clearly
indicate the supervision arrangements and responsibilities at the
various locations and venues
-including supervision of student travel to and from these venues
and locations
