SAC 2 COPY

Question 1

what does NSO stand for

Answer 1

National Sporting Organisation

Question 2

what does the NSO do

Answer 2

they distribute information to coaches, participants and sports officials involved in that sport. they design seminars and training courses to assist coaches to develop their skills.

Question 3

what does the NCAS stand for

Answer 3

National Coaching Accreditation Scheme

Question 4

what does the NCAS do

Answer 4

coaches get referred to the NCAS by the NSO so they can get accredited to coach, to keep up with their skills, up to date knowledge and learn new techniques

Question 5

why is it important for a coach to be accredited

Answer 5

important so they keep up with the policies and procedures, rules of the game, to prove to participants if they question your knowledge, rule changes and guidelines

Question 6

RISK MANAGEMENT (3)- policies procedures

Answer 6

a plan to reduce risks associated with a particular sport/activity(duty of care).
should have management plans to deal with risks if they come up.
it can assist coaches in the event that the legal issue or risk doesn’t arise after the initial plan proved ineffective.

Question 7

EQUIPMENT (3)- policies procedures

Answer 7

all equipment has standards of what condition they need to be in to be used
all equipment should be checked regularly
faulty equipment should be isolated for a professional to fix it

Question 8

RATIO OF COACH TO PARTICIPANTS (3)- policies procedures

Answer 8

duty of care from coach to make sure there is the right ratio for the level of supervision needed
the more dangerous the sport the more coaches needed for supervision
its a legal responsibility

Question 9

PROVISION OF FIRST AID (3)- policies procedures

Answer 9

all coaches must have a basic understanding of first aid.
must know what to do in any emergency situation.
not all sports in australia do you need a first aid certificate to coach a sport

Question 10

FACILITIES AND LOCATION (3)- policies procedures

Answer 10

facilities will directly influence the activity, drills and tasks you can run with the group.
easy access for participants to get to location.
playing area is safe free from potholes, cracks, rubbish or foreign objects that can cause injury or harm.

Question 11

SECURITY (3)- policies procedures

Answer 11

that the environment and property is safe and secure.
use support personnel to ensure participant security, but also have duty of care over them too.
that the area you are using for the session is maintained well.

Question 12

what are the 6 types of participants

Answer 12

inexperienced
children
experienced
infants
school or youth groups
club members/ general public

Question 13

how do you handle a session with children

Answer 13

environment must be fun and encouraging to allow them to build confidence. a negative experience causes child to cease participation.

Question 14

how do you handle a session with inexperienced

Answer 14

lots of encouragement and positive environment to help develop an interest in the sport. important they develop key skills and correct techniques so they don’t create bad habits later.

Question 15

how do you handle a session with experienced

Answer 15

a session of refining their skills not developing them. sessions are thought and well planned out for participants to gain the most benefits from the session.

Question 16

how do you handle a session with infants

Answer 16

infants participate with parents generally. use songs and colourful equipment to make a fun and positive environment.

Question 17

how do you handle a session with school/ youth groups

Answer 17

students cant feel threatened or intimidated by activity. if a positive experience the student might take the sport up. make an inclusive atmosphere so everyone can have a go

Question 18

how do you handle a session with club members/ general public

Answer 18

easier to work with as they’ve chosen to participate.they are motivated. age and level of fitness will influence the coaches focus.

Question 19

what are the 8 types of coaches

Answer 19

critical friend
casual
organised and efficient
humorous, when appropriate
disciplinarian
motivational, supportive and encouraging
friendly and approachable
directive

Question 20

describe critical friend

Answer 20

more mentoring. coach and participants work together and make decisions to get the same outcome.

Question 21

describe casual

Answer 21

fun, socialisation and enjoyment are the aims of the session. coach is relaxed and designs sessions on the day depending on what the participants want to do. winning isn’t the aim.

Question 22

describe organised and efficient

Answer 22

takes time to carefully plan session. uses time wisely in the session and gets the most out of the session. doesn’t waste time, communication and all instructions must be clear.

Question 23

describe humorous, when appropriate

Answer 23

allows participants to feel comfortable and puts out a positive environment, more likely to encourage and motivate them and continue participation in future. only apply when appropriate as if not the right time people can feel unsafe or uneasy.

Question 24

describe disciplinarian

Answer 24

safety is a concern and requires strict procedures. you must still be respectful and considerate of other thoughts and feelings.

Question 25

describe motivational, supportive and encouraging

Answer 25

when the group isn't feeling positive or driven. good when participants need to step out of their comfort zones and try something they haven't done before.

Question 26

describe friendly and approachable

Answer 26

works when the group is self-motivated. being approachable allows you to gain insight into how each individual feels abut the team environment. remember to keep a professional coach/ participant relationship.

Question 27

describe directive

Answer 27

being decisive in instruction, being clear, organised, precise and efficient. communications must be clear, leaving no room for misinterpretation.

Question 28

what are the 5 legal responibilites

Answer 28

``` unsafe equipment injuries and illness unlawful behaviour suspected physical or sexual abuse improper use of information ```

Question 29

describe unsafe equipment- legal

Answer 29

looks for any unsafe equipment that could injure someone in your care any faulty or unsafe equipment must be put in isolation where it wont be used no DIY methods, get a professional otherwise you're still liable

Question 30

describe injuries and illness- legal

Answer 30

need to act and respond accordingly to all emergency situations all coaches must have access to a phone and first aid promote procedures for a clean and healthy enironment

Question 31

describe unlawful behaviour- legal

Answer 31

you have a duty of care for everyone involved, you must deal with any discrimination, equal opportunity, bullying, racial vilification or sexual harassment.

Question 32

describe suspected physical or sexual abuse- legal

Answer 32

your relationships with participants is important, they might confide in you about their home life. if you suspect any child is being abused report it to the Victorian Child Protection for further investigation. if child is in immediate danger call police

Question 33

describe improper use of information- legal

Answer 33

collect participant information and keep it safe. keep confidential unless authorised by participant. only use information for planning sessions.

Question 34

what are the 7 ethical responsibilities

Answer 34

``` physical and verbal harassment and abuse inappropriate relationships cheating maintaining professional standards of behaviour drugs in sport inclusive practices reporting ethical breaches ```

Question 35

describe physical and verbal harassment and abuse- ethical

Answer 35

identify and deal with inappropriate behaviour from clients. harassment is unwanted behaviour that intimidates, offends or humiliates and creates an uncomfortable environment. harassment is ongoing whereas abuse is 1 off

Question 36

describe inappropriate relationships- ethical

Answer 36

not illegal for coach and participant to have a relationship, just unethical. must be focused on ethical concern and welfare of participant must come first.

Question 37

describe cheating- ethical

Answer 37

be professional by being organised, turning up on time, dressing appropriate and planning sessions. appropriately communicate with participants, support personnel and parents.

Question 38

describe drugs in sport- ethical

Answer 38

anything that can enhance your performance can be eaten, swallowed or injected motivations are fame, money, weight loss, mask pain, peer pressure or hiding other drugs

Question 39

describe inclusive practices- ethical

Answer 39

coaches responsibility to implement non-discriminatory practices meaning no individual should be excluded from participating unless a good reason. all participants must feel included.

Question 40

describe reporting ethical breaches

Answer 40

depending on the level of sport you're at depends who you report it to(state level). its your job to report a breach, also your choice to report it or not depending on severity and nature.

Question 41

what are the 8 types of risks

Answer 41

``` sport specific injuries illnesses adverse weather accidents inappropriate behaviour insufficient supervision hazardous objects or equipment level of challenge of difficulty ```

Question 42

what are sport specific injuries

Answer 42

the injuries most common to your sport. by you knowing the injuries it will help you prevent them where possible or be prepared for them.

Question 43

what are the 8 risk management principles

Answer 43

adequate supervision ratio relevant activity specific safety requirements participant history, medial conditions and clearances risk minimisation injury prevention safety requirements for spectators safety requirements for support personnel record keeping

Question 44

describe adequate supervision ratio- risk management

Answer 44

vital you have adequate supervision for everyone as duty of care. refers to amount of participants per coach. depending on type of environment, activity, age and condition. prevents injuries, accidents and unlawful behaviour

Question 45

describe relevant activity specific safety requirements (PPE)- risk management

Answer 45

make sure participants are aware of safety requirements. will vary depending on nature of sport and types of injuries that are likely. include PPE so helmets, gloves, mouth guards etc.

Question 46

describe participant history, medical conditions- risk management

Answer 46

getting information about participants like, injuries, medical conditions or requirements you need to make. being aware allows you to plan a safe session. modify session, don't sit them out

Question 47

describe risk minimisation- risk management

Answer 47

process of identifying what, why, how something could happen. once identified devise plan to stop severity of risk. also have an emergency incident procedure.

Question 48

describe injury prevention- risk management

Answer 48

making an effort to reduce or prevent participants from injury. caused by weather conditions, equipment, ground surface or other people.

Question 49

describe safety requirements for spectators- risk management

Answer 49

barriers to protect spectators from injury. | all organisations have policies and procedures for spectator safety.

Question 50

describe safety requirements for support personnel- risk management

Answer 50

might have to wear PPE to keep them from being hurt. | put them in the safest spot.

Question 51

describe record keeping- risk management

Answer 51

organised and thorough record keeping is essential when documenting issues where legal action is potential. like risk management plans, equipment checks, ground checks etc should be regularly updated. first aid reports, medical forms and incident forms are kept on record.

Question 52

what are the 4 motor skills

Answer 52

open closed fine gross

Question 53

what is gross motor skills

Answer 53

relates to movements and coordination of large muscles groups. eg- kicking footy

Question 54

what is fine motor skills

Answer 54

relates to movements and coordination of small muscles groups. eg- throwing a dart

Question 55

what is closed motor skills

Answer 55

easier to instruct as they are predictable and planned. you execute at your own pace, you hose when to go.

Question 56

what is open motor skills

Answer 56

performed in an unpredictable environment that's constantly changing. they are externally paced meaning participant must be ready to act at all times.

Question 57

what are tactical skills

Answer 57

knowing what type of learners your participants are so you can deliver the instructions in the best possible way. (visual, hands on, auditory) it includes strategies, player/game set up, creating a zone and development of team 'plays'

Question 58

what are the 4 mental skills

Answer 58

imagery and visualisation concentration goal setting competition rules

Question 59

describe imagery and visualisation- mental

Answer 59

build confidence and allows athletes to focus on performance and succeeding.

Question 60

describe concentration- mental

Answer 60

the ability to focus on the task at hand. need to block out any distractions and surroundings.

Question 61

describe goal setting- mental

Answer 61

cam be both short and long term goals, should be based on overall aspirations. all goals should be clear, precise, measurable, realistic and have steps to achieve them.

Question 62

describe competition rules- mental

Answer 62

what an athlete plans to do before every competition. it helps prepare mentally and physically, gets them into correct mental space.

Question 63

what is the game centred approach

Answer 63

teaching skills through the game play. allows skills to develop naturally. very inclusive approach. allows to learn the rules and skills for the game at the same time.

Question 64

what is the technique centred appraoch

Answer 64

involves isolating specific skills and working on development of the skills rather then the game play. advantage is that participants are unlikely to pick up poor habits that they cant change later

Question 65

what does ASC stand for

Answer 65

Australian Sports Commission

Question 66

what does the ASC do

Answer 66

helps coaches find info. conducts own courses. not sport specific.