Starter Activity – Fix it 5!
1.
Read teacher comments in book and respond appropriately e.g. make
necessary changes, answer the question given etc.
2.
Spot Test:
a.
What is the definition of health? (1)
b.
Write down 2 physical benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle. (2)
c.
Describe how the media can have a positive influence on the physical
activity you choose to do. (1)
d.
Describe 3 factors that influence participation in physical activity. (6)
You have 7 minutes.
OPPORTUNITIES IN SPORT
Topic 1.1.2 influences on your healthy, active lifestyle
LESSON OBJECTIVES
Rate your understanding of these
objectives…
Gold? Silver? Or Bronze?
* To identify the opportunities available to become,
or remain, involved in physical activity
** To explain the qualities needed to take on these
opportunities within physical activity
*** To analyse the different roles people take on in
physical activity and their effectiveness
Opportunities in Sport…..
There is more to sport than just playing it….. How many
roles in sport can you think of?
MindMap:
Roles in Sport
Roles in Sport
There are 4 key roles that enable us to become, or remain
involved in physical activity:
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Participant
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Coach
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Official
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Volunteer
Coaches or Team Captains
Discussion Task
You have 2 minutes to discuss with the person next to you, what
qualities makes a good coach or team captain? Can you think of a
good example?
Observation Task
Watch the following clip, what qualities do these coaches have?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4f-L7-5hsw
Watch the following clip, how does this leader differ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6f6qRwp8YwE
Participant
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This is somebody who actually takes part in the sport!
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They need to have:
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A keen interest in sport
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Be physically able to take part
Qualities of a good Coach or Team
Captain
To be a good Team Captain or Coach:
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you need to be able to LEAD
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you need to be Enthusiastic about you sport
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you need to be able to Motivate others
Captain – a player that leads a team
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A good captain will possess the following qualities:
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Highly skilled in their sport
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Perform well under pressure
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Role Model to others
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Organised e.g. organise others during a game
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Decisive e.g. make decisions on how to arrange fielders
during a game of cricket
Coach – a non player that’s in charge of
training a team
A good coach will have the following qualities:
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Excellent knowledge of their Sport e.g. to create training
ideas and match winning tactics
Coaches are often ex-players who want to stay involved
in sport
Improve Performance of individuals and as a team
Analyse Performance of Players/Teams
Good Communication skills
OFFICIALS e.g. coach, referee, umpire
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A good Official will have the following qualities:
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Know the Rules
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Be Observant and Decisive as they often need to make
quick decisions
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Authoritative
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Confidence
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Keep Control of the game
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Enforce the rules
Volunteer – unpaid role within sport
Give up their free time to do something unpaid. Many sports clubs and initiatives
are run by volunteers alone. Volunteers are really important in sport.
What roles can a volunteer take on? Brainstorm.
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Coaching
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Driving
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Washing netball bibs
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Refreshments
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Officiating/Scoring
Volunteer -
A volunteer will have the following
qualities…
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Volunteers need to be enthusiastic
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Work as part of a team
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Problem solving skills and leadership are always
good qualities to have in a volunteer
Discussion Task
Why might someone volunteer in Sport? Discuss with a partner.
Roles & Opportunities within Sport
Written Task
1.Think of a coach, captain, official or volunteer you know in
sport. Explain the qualities and characteristics they have that
makes them a effective in that role.
Extension Task
2. Which of the 4 roles would you argue is the most important in
sport and why?
Homework…
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Create a poster of a famous…
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Participant
o
Team captain
o
Coach
o
Official
o
Volunter
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Explain why they are good at their job and have the qualities to fulfil that
role, and why.