Warm Up
Identify one component of a warm up?
Pulse raiser, mobility, stretching, dynamic movements, skill rehearsal.
Identify the four types of officials in football.
Referee, assistant referee, 4th official, VAR.
Identify one responsibility of a referee.
Appearance, equipment, health and safety, fair play, fitness, communication.
Identify one rule or regulation of Football
Length of time, number of players, scoring systems, playing areas, equipment, starting play, application/non-adherence to the rules.
Identify one skill related component of fitness?
Agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, speed.
Which component of the cool down gradually lowers the heart rate and reduces the body's temperature with easy movements and exercises?
Low intensity exercise.
State the main role of the referee.
To enforce the rules and laws of the game.
Explain why a referee needs to be responsible for having good fitness levels.
The referee needs to have good fitness levels to keep up with play and make quick and accurate decisions. Referees have to partake in Fifa fitness tests as part of their role.
Explain the rules and regulations regarding the number of players in football.
11 players on the pitch for one team. 22 players in total. Maximum of 5 substitutions per team. May vary depending on injuries, cards, playing formats.
What component of fitness is defined as the maximum force a muscle or group of muscles can exert against a resistance.
Muscular Strength
What component of the warm up is 'movements that show a change of speed and direction' and give a practical example?
Dynamic movements e.g. slalom shuttle runs.
Give three examples of the assistant referee's roles.
Goal kicks, fouls, offsides, throw ins, corners.
Whistle, notebook, stopwatch, cards, flags.
Explain the rules and regulations for length of time for play.
A game is 90 minutes played in two halves of 45 minutes with a 15 minute rest interval. Extra time may be added for injuries or foul play. Added time if there is a draw in which 2 halves of 15 minutes are played.
State the test for cardiovascular fitness?
Bleep test or Cooper 12 minute run.
State two adaptations that happen to the body during a cool down.
Transaction back to resting state. Lower HR/BR. Lower body temperature. Circulate blood and oxygen. Increase removal of waste product. Reduce risk of DOMS. Aid recovery by stretching muscles.
Explain one role of the referee and how the referee would enforce this.
The referee has to keep time and uses a watch for two halves of 45 minutes. The referee uses a whistle to indicate the start and end of play.
Explain one responsibility of the fourth official and why this is important.
Communication, appearance, fair play, health and safety, use of technology.
Explain the scoring system for football. Provide an example of how this changes depending on the type of competition.
A goal equals one point. The winning team is determined by the team with the most goals. Cup game has to be a winner the game goes to a tie - additional time or penalties are played to determine a winner. League game points based on win/loss/draw.
Explain a practical example of coordination or reaction time?
Coordination - A tennis player during a serve using one arm to toss the ball, legs to jump in the air and second arm to swing the racket forward.
Reaction time - Sprinter hearing the gun, processing the response and leaving the blocks quickly.
What two benefits do stretching and mobility have on the body?
Increase in flexibility of muscles and joints.
Increase in pliability of ligaments and tendons.
Explain how VAR is used during a football match.
The VAR check for missed goals, penalties, offsides and red cards. They review the footage and then make a decision and communicate this back to the official.
Explain how an official ensures fair play within the game. Marks for quality of communication.
Respect, control, authority, consistency, knowledge of the rules, accurate decisions.
Identify and explain three ways the referee can enforce the rules and regulations of football.
1. Signals - whistle, hand signals, cards, flag.
2. Communicating with players and other officials.
3. Positioning of official.
Identify and explain the test for flexibility
Sit and reach test - stretch forward with both hands as far as you can whilst straight-legged.