Coaching Flashcards
1
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Ethics
A
Are the shared beliefs and principles that a society lives by.
They are the moral values of society.
2
Q
Obstacles a coach faces
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- Win at all costs mentality
- Financial gain
- Insufficient recovery time
- Desire for prestige and fame
- Pressure to win from family, sponsors or supporters.
3
Q
Styles of coaching
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- Authoritarian
- Casual or easy going
- Democratic
- Cooperative
4
Q
Role of a coach
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Main: to improve their players
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Build relationships
- Responsibility
5
Q
To improve athletes, the coach needs to be knowledgeable and up to date in:
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- Coaching/training methods and tactics
- Technique
- Technology
- Sport science
- Anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Psychology
- Sports injuries
- Nutrition
6
Q
Authoritarian
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- Strict, aggressive, disciplined
- Well organised
7
Q
Democratic
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- Consultation and shared decision making occur between the coach and the athlete
- Training sessions are centred around the athlete
- Acts more like a consultant with a support team who have delegated tasks and goals
- Often seen at the elite level
- Shared vision
8
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Casual
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- Coach sits back
- No clear plan or strategy
- Athletes take responsibility
- Coach manages space and time
- More of a supervisor than a coach
