Unit 1 Sports Coaching Research Paper

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Course Title BTEC Extended Diploma In Sport and Exercise Sciences | Learner Name | | Class NDSPES 1 | Assessor | Laura Morgan |

Unit Number: | 16 | Unit title: Sports Coaching |

Assessment Title | The Successful Sports Coach |

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Assessment brief | Scenario – The major goal of any sports coach is to maximise the potential of the individuals or performers, enabling athletes to achieve levels of performance to a degree that may not have been possible if left to their own endeavours.The role of the coach can be complex and involved, yet exciting and rewarding. At any one time coaches fulfill the role of instructor, assessor, friend, mentor, facilitator, demonstrator, advisor, supporter, fact finder, motivator, counsellor, organiser, planner and the ‘font of all knowledge’.There has never been a more exciting time for sport and coaching in the UK. The government lead UK Action Plan for Coaching is focused on recruitment and support of current and subsequent coaches. This system can provide high-quality sport opportunities for children, players and athletes at all stages of their development.They can be supported by qualified coaches working within a supportive structure at club, school, regional and national level.There can be a pathway for every child in sport that provides them with the opportunity to pursue their dreams, guided by their choices and capabilities. Coaching will play a key role in the period ahead, providing exciting and rewarding pathways for many young people and adults in sport, as well as the extra edge that will help our athletes get to be the best in the world.Unit Scenario – You have been employed by your local authority to work full – time over the summer as a coaching officer in your sport. As well as the actual coaching time you will be expected to produce some material for the part time coaches who deliver coaching sessions in evenings and at weekends. |

You are required to complete the following tasks: Task 1 | Criteria ref | You have been asked by your manager to design a PowerPoint presentation which describes and explains 4 roles, 4 responsibilities and 3 skills used in sports coaching.
This information will be used to improve the part time coaches knowledge and performance. Using your knowledge draw upon examples of coaches from different sports explaining how they perform these roles, responsibilities and skills on a daily basis.You must also attempt to compare and contrast the roles, responsibilities and skills of successful coaches using a range of examples from different sports. | P1, P2, M1, M2, D1. | Grading criteria | | To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | | To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | | To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
| P1 P2 | Describe four roles and four responsibilities of sports coaches, usingexamples of coaches from different sportsDescribe three skills common to successful sports coaches, using examples of coaches from different sports | M1M2 | Explain four roles and four responsibilities of sports coaches, usingexamples of coaches from different sportsExplain three skills common to successful sports coaches, using examples of coaches from different sports | D1 | Compare and contrast the roles, responsibilities and skills of successful coaches from different sports |

Task 2 | Criteria ref | You manager has been impressed by your work and for your next task he has asked you to prepare some literature for the part time coaches.
You have been asked to provide a PowerPoint presentation which explains the techniques that can be used by coaches to improve the performance of their athletes. You should describe and explain how these techniques are used to make coaching sessions effective and enjoyable, encouraging a wide range of people to take up a sustainable interest in soccer.You should also evaluate each techniques strengths and weaknesses and comment on effectiveness. | P3, M3, D2. | Grading criteria | | To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | | To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | | To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | P3 | Describe three different techniques that are used by coaches, to improve the performance of athletes | M3 | Explain three different techniques that are used by coaches, to improve the performance of athletes | D2 | Evaluate three different techniques that are used by coaches, to improve the performance of athletes
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Task 3 | Criteria ref | One of the part time coaches in your programme is unable to take his coaching sessions for a week. Your manager has asked you to act as his replacement. You are expected to prepare a training session for the U16 Barnsberry Town Football Club. This team has successfully qualified for the national championships and will compete against the top teams from all over the country. He has asked you to plan and deliver effective coaching sessions which will benefit and improve specific individual’s needs and requirements. | P4, P5, M4, | Grading criteria | | To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | | To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | | To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | P4 P5 | Plan a sports coaching session. Deliver a sports coaching session, with tutor support | M4 | Independently deliver a sports coaching session | | |

Task 4 | Criteria ref | Your manager has asked you to review the success of the coaching session. You have been asked to prepare a written report which will review and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the session and identifiy areas in which improvement could be made. Areas to consider in your evaluation include:Delivery: appropriate role; responsibilities; demonstration of skills and techniques; consideration of health and safety, e.g. emergency procedures, contingencies; use of resources, e.g. equipment, facilities; components of session, e.g. warm-up, main body, cool-down; feedback; sequencingReview: against aims and objectives; against targets; formative and summative; feedback, e.g. participants, observers, peers, assessors; strengths; areas for improvement; development, e.g. opportunities, potential barriersYou are also expected to justify any suggestions made in relation to development using examples from your individual coaching session. You should also justify why you feel areas within your coaching session need improvement, using specific examples from your individual session. | P6, M5, D3. | Grading criteria | | To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | | To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | | To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: | P6 | Carry out a review of the planning and delivery of asports coaching session, identifyingstrengths and areas for improvement. | M5 | Evaluate the planning and delivery of asports coaching session, suggesting howimprovements could be reached in theIdentified areas. | D3 | Justify suggestions made in relation to the development plan. |