Coaching
Plan and Conduct Programs
Facilitate Groups
WHS
Educate Use Groups
100

2 things to consider for sport-specific equipment and resources are

  • safe set-up and lay-out  
  • safe condition  
  • safe use  
  • safe pack-up 
100

4 basic legislation requirements relating to planning, conducting and evaluating sport, fitness or recreation programs include

  • work health and safety/occupational health and safety requirements 
  • equal opportunity and anti-discrimination
  • privacy and confidentiality 
  • working with children requirements
100

List 2 factors that contribute to optimal performance:

  • Mentoring 
  • task allocation
100

Name the 6 categories of hazards you may face in the Sport and Recreation industry

Biological, Chemical, Ergonomic, physical, Psychosocial, Safety

100

List 6 methods to promote education programs

•Flyers, handouts, brochures

•Video and film

•Signs and posters

•Formal presentation

•Social media

•Email

200

3 Sport-specific safe participation requirements include...

  • obeying the rules
  • use of protective equipment
  • hydration 
200

List and provide an example of 3 resource requirements for programs:

  • Physical 
  • Human 
  • Financial 
  • transport and related logistical
200

Outline all 5 stages of group formation

  • Forming -The initial/ beginning stage of group formation, when the group begins to form a relationship and establish an element of trust
  • Storming - When the goal of the group is to establish a clear group structure and group roles (usually when conflict arises)
  • Norming - When the group enters a stage of ‘normal’ operation. All conflict is resolved, and they have established how they will get work done. They understand how each group member works and operates. 
  • Performing - When the group is focused on work tasks and no longer on the organisation of the group and how it will operate
  • Adjourning - Where the group has completed the task/s and is in the process of disbanding.
200

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

200

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 

300

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.

300

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)

300

3 barriers to effective group development and performance could include 

  • conflict of interest
  • conflict between individuals and group goals 
  • personality clashes 
  • poor communication skills 
  • lack of group cohesion and commitment to goals 
  • poorly defined roles and responsibilities
300

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


300

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?

400

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

400

4 organisational policies and procedures related to planning, conducting and evaluating programs include:

  • safety procedures 
  • risk analysis processes 
  • communication protocols 
  • roles and responsibilities of different people, and types of tasks undertaken 
  • reporting channels
  • reporting and record keeping 
  • frequency and scope of equipment checks
400

4 collaborative approaches to develop effective working relationships include 

  • group management skills 
  • group decision making 
  • listening skills 
  • negotiation techniques 
  • defining roles and responsibilities
400

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 

400

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)

500

List 5 coaching communication styles that can be used with foundation levels participants

  • instruction  
  • demonstration  
  • active listening
  • open and closed questions  
  • non verbal communication  
  • giving and receiving feedback
  • tone and level of voice
  • terminology and language 
500

List and provide an example of all 5 types of participant needs 

  • competition or performance targets 
  • assist with self-improvement 
  • fitness targets 
  • lifestyle adjustments 
  • social opportunities
500

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

500

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

500

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?