Coaching Styles
Which coaching style is athlete-centred?
Democratic
What recovery method uses cold temperatures?
Cryotherapy
A macrocycle focuses on what type of goals?
Long-term goals
Which skill helps a coach detect errors?
Observation
What is duty of care?
Responsibility to keep athletes safe
True or false? Authoritarian coaches allow athletes to make decisions
False
Which method involves light exercise after training?
Active Recovery
What is the typical length of a macro cycle?
5-6 weeks
What skill allows coaches to change activities for different abilities?
Adaption
True or False: Ethical coaching includes fairness and respect
True
Which style focuses on enjoyment and participation over winning?
Laissez-faire
What is ONE benefit of stretching?
Improves flexibility / range of motion / increases blood flow/ assists quick recovery and performance
What is an example of a macro cycle?
Any long term goal ie improve athlete's cardiovascular endurance, learn a new team formation
Explain why communication must match the athlete’s age and ability
Ensures understanding and improves learning and performance
Identify ONE way a coach can minimise risk
Check environment, enforce safety rules, supervise athletes
Give ONE advantage of a democratic coaching style
Increases motivation, better relationships, more communication
Explain how compression garments help recovery
Reduce soreness, swelling, and help remove waste products
Pre-season
In-season
Finals/play-off season
Post season
How does observation improve athlete performance?
Allows coaches to identify strengths/weaknesses and give targeted feedback
Name ONE ethical value in coaching
Respect / fairness / honesty
Name ALL THREE coaching styles
Authoritarian, Democratic, Laissez-faire
Explain how TWO recovery methods improve performance
Cryotherapy - reduce muscle swelling and stiffness
Active recovery - encourage blood circulation, reduce muscle wastes (lactic acid)
Stretching - improve flexibility/range of motion
Compression garments - aid waste product removal, minimise swelling and decrease muscle soreness
Massages - reduce tension and inflammation in muscles, improve flexibility
Explain why microcycles are important in a training program
They focus on specific weekly improvements that build towards long-term goals
Evaluate the MOST important coaching skill and justify your answer
Communication is most important as it allows all other skills (feedback, motivation, instruction) to be effective
Explain why ethical coaching is important
Ensures fairness, safety, inclusion, and positive experiences for all players