SISSSC0001 Conduct coaching sessions
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Role of a coach
As well as imparting skills a coach is also potentially - a
mentor-friend- counsellor- role model etc -see image
Reasons for coaching
Varies, includes but not limited too- love of the game-
staying involved, playing with their children, included as
part of their job as with school teachers.
Coaching styles
, Holistic/ Autocratic/ Democratic
Foundation level participants
One who is at the point of learning base level skills.
Sports development continuum
Excellence- Performance- participation- foundation
Consideration to succeed in coaching.
Good coaching promotes participants
» enjoying their sport » becoming competent in skills and
strategies » building a good knowledge of the rules,
etiquette and traditions of the sport » being enthusiastic
about a lifetime involvement in sport.
Benefits associated with group sport
promoting regular physical activity and exercise »
fostering a healthy relationship with exercise for years to
come » developing and improving motor and cognitive
skills » teaching the concept and importance of
teamwork » helping kids make friends and develop social
skills.
Foundation sessions can occur in a variety of situations
schools » before and after-school programs » school
holiday programs » structured after-school programs run
with foundation level participants Exit
Exam Study Guide Review for A+ Mastery
and Graded Excellence
Role of a coach
As well as imparting skills a coach is also potentially - a
mentor-friend- counsellor- role model etc -see image
Reasons for coaching
Varies, includes but not limited too- love of the game-
staying involved, playing with their children, included as
part of their job as with school teachers.
Coaching styles
, Holistic/ Autocratic/ Democratic
Foundation level participants
One who is at the point of learning base level skills.
Sports development continuum
Excellence- Performance- participation- foundation
Consideration to succeed in coaching.
Good coaching promotes participants
» enjoying their sport » becoming competent in skills and
strategies » building a good knowledge of the rules,
etiquette and traditions of the sport » being enthusiastic
about a lifetime involvement in sport.
Benefits associated with group sport
promoting regular physical activity and exercise »
fostering a healthy relationship with exercise for years to
come » developing and improving motor and cognitive
skills » teaching the concept and importance of
teamwork » helping kids make friends and develop social
skills.
Foundation sessions can occur in a variety of situations
schools » before and after-school programs » school
holiday programs » structured after-school programs run
