Chapter 3 Flashcards
What is a Tasks session
any activity with the aim of meeting a desired outcome. Eg: teambuilding or sport specific skills.
What is Games and activities session
promote fun and enjoyment. Eg: minor games or warm up games (octopus, dodgeball, fruit salad)
What is an Exercise session
activities aim to improve fitness or a component of fitness. Eg: power, strength, spin class.
What is Component of a sequence programs session
any session that makes up a group of sessions. Eg: 10-week boot camp class that runs every Wednesday after school.
In terms of planning a session, As an instructor it is important to
understand each of your participants and/or clients so that you can plan sessions for them that achieve their aims, satisfy their needs as well as offer an opportunity for fun and enjoyment
Example of Activities of up to a day’s duration –
hiking trips, surfing days.
Example categories could be:
Experienced, Inexperienced, Adult, and Children.
What can some questions be about the participant (5
Age, experience, motivation, how will you work with them, their aims.
Competition or performance targets –
the aim of a session for a club, team, group or individual that competes may be to achieve performance targets and win games or matches. Eg – getting 40 team tackles a game (performance targets) achieving a number of wins for the session (competition aims)
Self-improvement –
the aims could be related to a dimension of health (physical, social, mental or spiritual health) as well as having cosmetic benefits (weight loss, muscle tone and improvements in skin health. Exercise releases endorphins – endorphins make to happy – people whom exercise are more happy
Fitness targets –
the aim of the session is to improve fitness. Eg – running 10km in under an hour
Lifestyle adjustments –
the aim of this session is to achieve health benefits. People often make lifestyle adjustments after putting on weight or having a health scare. Eg – walking 30mins every day and cutting back on fat intake.
Technical –
the aim of this session would be to learn or refine a specific skill. Achieving technical aspects of an activity may also help participants measure their success. Eg – beginner surfer learning how to stand on the board
Tactical –
the aim of this session is to improve a participant’s tactical ability. Most likely occurs with experienced participants. Tactical sessions can be run with either a group or individual. Eg – a footy team learning how to set up a zone in football to have better control of the game.
Social –
the aim of this session is to socialise and meet new people. These sessions help people interact in a relaxed laid back environment. Eg – mid week ladies tennis where they have a wine afterwards.
In additional order to conduct a successful session you should:
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positive social environment
Be punctual and equipment ready
Have equipment set up prior to participant arrival
Inform participants of session aims and objectives
Clear and varied communications skills (whistle, one on one, group, demonstrations)
Check for participant understanding (ask open and closed questions)
Cater of visual and audio leaners (demonstrate + explanation)
Safe and appropriate warm up
Provide positive feedback (increases self-esteem and self-confidence)
Modify session for participants that are struggling.
Tests and assessments are helpful for (4
check whether a person is physically able to participate in the session.
Checks for: pre-existing medical conditions, recent injuries and/or are they taking any form of medication that could affect their ability to participate.
Identifying these medical issues is important not only for the safety of the participant or client but also to protect the instructor from any form of litigation. (lawsuit)
Information is the key when planning any sport and recreation session, the more info, the more likely the session will be a success.
Types of tests and assessments are (3
Interview: - Past performances: - Medical History: - Physical ability tests:
What does an Interview involve and what is it good for
An interview involves an instructor speaking and questioning a client about their health, medical history, previous experiences, goals and objectives. It is an opportunity for an instructor to learn about their client, the expectations, needs and goals for the session.
What are Past performances used for and what are they important for
used to determine the plan of a session.
Important in having a bench mark stat to see improvement
What is Medical History used for
whether or not they should be participating in the session.
What are Physical ability tests important for
assist an instructor to confirm a client’s current fitness level as well as further investigate possible medical concerns that may require referral to a GP.
What are the types of physical ability tests (5
> range of movement: analyses whether a client is able to freely move limbs/parts of body. >blood pressure: a measurement of the force blood applies to the artery walls. >strength: the quality or state of being physically strong. >anthropometric: the study of human body measurements especially on a comparative basis. >cardiovascular response: best tested through Vo2 Max. (Maximal Oxygen Consumption Test)
What are Physical demands
Demands that are placed on the body.
Cardio vascular systems and muscle systems – fitness, power, coordination, speed, agility and endurance.