ASSIGNMENT:
TITLE:
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What makes a good coach?
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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INDICATIVE CONTENT:
A1,A2,A3,
DATE SET:
DUE DATE:
LEARNING OUTCOME
1. A1 Skills and knowledge for coaching for performance
2. A2 Qualities for coaching for performance
3. A3 Best practice for a coach for performance
CONTENT
A1 Skills and knowledge for coaching for performance
Learners should understand the skills needed for performance coaching and their application to promote
development in changing environments.
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Organisation of session.
Rapport building.
Communication: o verbal o non-verbal.
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Diplomacy.
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Motivator.
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Knowledge of correct technical and tactical performance models for selected sports.
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Knowledge of a range of sports activities to challenge and develop performance,
e.g. rules, techniques, practices, adaptations for different conditions.
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Knowledge of a range of sports adaptations to challenge and develop performance:
o space o time o equipment
o pace o people.
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Planning for changing conditions, e.g. athletes, resources, weather, location, facilities.
Planning for progression.
Maintaining safety in changing conditions, e.g. athletes, resources, weather, location, facilities.
A2 Qualities for coaching for performance
Learners should understand the qualities for performance coaching in changing environments.
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Professionalism.
Time keeping.
Positive attitude.
Positive role model.
Awareness of environment and social setting.
Proactive problem solver and adaptable.
Empathy.
Approachable.
Personal prep/appearance, e.g. appropriate kit, personal equipment.
Enthusiastic, positivity.
Appropriate levels of confidence.
Reflective.
A3 Best practice for a coach for performance
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Safeguarding.
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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Equal opportunities.
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Qualifications and continuing professional development (CPD):
o NGBs o academic.
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Risk assessment of environment and activity.
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Emergency procedures.
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Administration for coaching:
o registration o record keeping o planning and preparation (sessions, series
of sessions) o insurance.
ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE
PASS
MERIT
A. P1 Explain the skills, knowledge, qualities and best practice of a performance
coach, reflecting on personal coaching ability.
A. M1 Analyse the skills, knowledge, qualities and best practice of a
performance coach and your personal coaching ability.
DISTINCTION
SCENARIO
One of the targets of the ‘SheerSkill’ coaching programme is to improve the education of young coaches who
are taking their first steps on the coaching ladder. This should in the long term have a big impact on both the
quantity and quality of those involved in coaching within your School & local community.
You aspire to be a sports coach and have been asked to assist ‘SheerSkill’ and explore how coaches have used
various skills, knowledge, qualities and best practice successfully.
Your task is to produce an information booklet for students looking to begin a career in sports coaching. In your
booklet you need to include the following details.
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Describe/Explain six skills and knowledge of sports coaches, giving examples of coaches from different
sports and your own experience. (P1/M1)
Choose 6 from the A1 list
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Describe/Explain in more detail six qualities that sports coaches need to be successful, using examples
of coaches from different sports and your own experience. (P1/M1)
Choose 6 from the A2 list
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Describe/Explain four different best practices that coaches must implement within their coaching
sessions. (P1/M1)
Choose 4 from A3 list:
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FOR EACH POINT YOU MUST –
DEFINITION / EXPLANATION – LINKED TO SPORT
PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE FROM A PROFESSIONAL SPORT,
FROM YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE &
A PICTURE TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR POINT.
Grading criteria: P1, M1,