Coaching
2 things to consider for sport-specific equipment and resources are
4 basic legislation requirements relating to planning, conducting and evaluating sport, fitness or recreation programs include
List 2 factors that contribute to optimal performance:
Name the 6 categories of hazards you may face in the Sport and Recreation industry
Biological, Chemical, Ergonomic, physical, Psychosocial, Safety
List 6 methods to promote education programs
•Flyers, handouts, brochures
•Video and film
•Signs and posters
•Formal presentation
•Social media
3 Sport-specific safe participation requirements include...
List and provide an example of 3 resource requirements for programs:
Outline all 5 stages of group formation
Name 5 of the seven hazard identification methods
1. Conducting a physical inspection
2. Reviewing records of accidents and ‘near misses’
3. Enlisting assistance from professional consultants and/or industry specialists
4. Using publications such as online hazard and safety alerts
5. Talking with staff
6. Media
7. Talking with representatives from like businesses and organisations
Outline each type of user and the provide an example of what they may need to be educated about.
New user: Never accessed/used the facility/resource before. They need an education program that starts from the very beginning – it needs to take them through every step needed
Occasional user: The infrequent users. They require updates of changes that may have occurred since their last visit
Regular user: Frequent users may already know how to access the facility or use the activity specific resource. They may just need updates/reminders about safe use or changes to things
Compare technical and tactical skills and provide an example of each
Technical skills
Something that a person is required to move their body to perform
Running, jumping, throwing catching etc.
Tactical skills
Actions and strategies planned to achieve an overall objecting
Tactics depend on numerous factors including the on the opposition, your own team, the weather etc.
Identify and explain 2 aspects of a program that you could evaluate
You could evaluate:
The suitability and safety of facilities and equipment used
The content of the program
The structure and content of activities or sessions
Participant progress (did the program meet the expectations and needs of the participants)
3 barriers to effective group development and performance could include
Name a provide an example of all four steps of Risk assessment
1. Identify the hazard
2. Assess the risk (Likelihood and consequence)
3. Implement control method to eliminate or minimise the risk
4. Monitor and review Control measures implemented
What are 3 considerations you need to make when selecting a presentation technique
Any of the following:
- User group
- Type of material or presentation technique to gain attention
- Your budget
- What resources or equipment do you need?
- How much time do you have to plan and present your program?
How and when should you check equipment for coaching sessions
Before and after the session
Visual inspection
Feel the piece of equipment
Use the piece of equipment
4 organisational policies and procedures related to planning, conducting and evaluating programs include:
4 collaborative approaches to develop effective working relationships include
Name the type of incidents that need to be reported, the time frame they need to be reported by and an example of this type of incident.
Notifiable incident
Within 48 hours
Any health and safety incidents that result in death or medical treatment by a doctor/immediate in-patient in a hospital
Any incidents that involve high risk equipment, explosives (theft or injury) or the release of dangerous goods such as toxic gases
Explain the S.C.A.R method to developing education strategies
•Identify the specific issue/s relating to the use of facilities and activity resources by user groups
•Identify the cause of the specific issue
•Suggest alternative strategies that could be used to address the issue
•Review each strategy (eg pros and cons)
List 5 coaching communication styles that can be used with foundation levels participants
List and provide an example of all 5 types of participant needs
Describe all 4 group decision making strategies:
Majority decision - When everyone votes and the majority wins. Allows for a quick decision-making process however can lead to upset group members.
Unanimous decision - Where everyone in the group needs to agree on a decision. This can be time consuming and cannot guarantee a decision being made.
Compromise - The group decides on a new option or a combination of options.
Postponing - The group makes the decision to not make a decision at that point in time. The group can then get more information to make a decision at a later date. This can only be used when the decision does not have to be made in a specific timeframe
Describe a level 2 control method and provide an example of how you would implement it.
•Level 2 Controls: Change the risks to reduce them
•Substitution – replace hazard with something that has the same function but less risk
•Isolation – create a barrier between harm and employees
•Engineering Controls – physical changes to equipment, materials or resources to reduce harm
Outline 6 components of an education program
Aim of the program?
What is the goal of your program? What do you want to achieve? This should be based on the issue or problem that has been identified
User Group?
Who are they? Do they have any specific needs?
Strategy to address the issue?
What have you decided to do to address the program/goal?
Educational materials?
Content of your educational program – what will you be communicating to your user group?
Presentation technique?
How are you presenting your program? How will it be displayed?
Equipment & Resources Needed?
A list of all equipment & resources you require to conduct your program
Promotion?
What will you use to educate your user group?
Contingencies?
You need to be prepared to deal with anything that arises during your education program (what could go wrong?)
Evaluation?
How do you plan to evaluate the effectiveness of your program?