Learning Objectives:

• Understand the various roles and responsibilities of a sports coach.

• Recognise the importance of these roles in effective coaching.

Connector (15 minutes):

• Recap: Briefly review the key aspects of coaching roles and responsibilities.

• Introduction: Explain today's focus on understanding the different roles and responsibilities of a sports coach and their importance in effective coaching.

• Complete thoughtshower for SP8.

Activate (20 minutes):

• Lecture: Provide an overview of the various roles (manager, role model, friend, trainer, motivator, demonstrator) and responsibilities (dressing appropriately, communicating clearly, controlling a group safely, ensuring health and safety, being suitably qualified, promoting good behaviour and fair play) of a sports coach.

Demonstrate (30 minutes):

• Worksheet Activity: Distribute worksheets where learners match roles and responsibilities to their descriptions.

• Group Activity: In small groups, create posters illustrating the roles and responsibilities of a sports coach. Each group should include examples and visuals.

Consolidate (25 minutes):

• Class Discussion: Groups present their posters. Discuss as a class the importance of each role and responsibility.

• Assessment/Live Marking: Provide feedback on the worksheets and posters. Introduce next week's focus on breaking down and coaching simple skills.

Integration of Educational Aspects:

• SMSC Development: Encourage respect for diverse roles and responsibilities.

• CIAG: Discuss potential career pathways in coaching.

• British Values: Emphasise the importance of fair play and responsibility.

• English/Literacy: Focus on clear and effective communication in poster creation and group discussions.

Worksheets

SP8.3 Roles of a Sports Coach 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to break down simple skills in different sports.

• Learn key coaching points for simple skills.

Connector (15 minutes):

• Recap: Review last week’s roles and responsibilities of a coach.

• Introduction: Explain the importance of breaking down simple skills and how it aids in effective coaching.

Activate (20 minutes):

• Lecture: Introduce the concept of breaking down simple skills (e.g., short pass in football, chest pass in netball). Discuss how to break skills into parts: technique, practice, execution.

Demonstrate (30 minutes):

• Practical Session: Demonstrate how to break down and coach a simple skill. Learners practise breaking down and demonstrating the skill in pairs.

• Peer Review: Learners provide and receive feedback on each other's skill demonstrations.

Consolidate (25 minutes):

• Group Discussion: Reflect on the effectiveness of the coaching methods used.

• Assessment/Live Marking: Provide feedback on practical demonstrations and peer reviews. Introducing next week’s focus on complex skills.

Integration of Educational Aspects:

• SMSC Development: Promote teamwork and mutual support during peer review.

• Maths: Calculate and time practice durations for skill drills.

• English/Literacy: Emphasise clear communication in providing feedback.

Worksheets

SP8.4 Breaking Down Simple Skills 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how to break down more complex skills in different sports.

• Learn key coaching points for complex skills.

Connector (15 minutes):

• Recap: Review breaking down simple skills from the previous week.

• Introduction: Discuss the focus on more complex skills and their components.

Activate (20 minutes):

• Lecture: Introduce complex skills (e.g., handspring, basketball lay-up). Explain how to break these skills into parts: run-up, take-off, landing.

Demonstrate (30 minutes):

• Practical Session: Demonstrate and practice breaking down a complex skill. Learners work in pairs to break down and demonstrate a complex skill.

• Peer Review: Learners evaluate and provide feedback on each other's complex skill demonstrations.

Consolidate (25 minutes):

• Group Discussion: Reflect on the effectiveness of coaching methods for complex skills.

• Assessment/Live Marking: Provide feedback on practical demonstrations and peer reviews. Introducing next week’s focus on planning a coaching session.

Integration of Educational Aspects:

• SMSC Development: Foster collaborative learning and constructive criticism.

• Maths: Analyse performance metrics and timings for complex skills.

• English/Literacy: Develop clarity in explanations and feedback.

Worksheets

SP8.5 Breaking Down Complex Skills 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the components and considerations of planning a coaching session.

• Learn how to plan a coaching session effectively.

Connector (15 minutes):

• Recap: Review key points from breaking down complex skills.

• Introduction: Explain the importance of planning a coaching session and the components involved.

Activate (20 minutes):

• Lecture: Discuss the elements of a coaching session (warm-up, main section, cool down), and considerations (time, participants, facility, equipment, health and safety).

Demonstrate (30 minutes):

• Worksheet Activity: Learners create a detailed coaching session plan, including all necessary components.

• Group Activity: Share and discuss session plans in small groups, offering feedback and suggestions.

Consolidate (25 minutes):

• Class Discussion: Reflect on the importance of session planning and discuss common challenges and solutions.

• Assessment/Live Marking: Provide feedback on session plans. Introduce next week’s focus on rules, regulations, and scoring systems.

Integration of Educational Aspects:

• SMSC Development: Highlight the importance of safety and inclusivity in session planning.

• Maths: Apply time management and scheduling skills in planning.

• English/Literacy: Focus on clear and effective written communication in session plans.

Worksheets

SP8.6 Planning a coaching session 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the rules, regulations, and scoring systems of different sports.

• Recognise the importance of adhering to these rules in coaching.

Connector (15 minutes):

• Recap: Review key points on session planning from the previous week.

• Introduction: Explain the focus on understanding rules, regulations, and scoring systems.

Activate (20 minutes):

• Lecture: Discuss rules and regulations from various sports and common scoring systems. Provide examples and explain their impact on gameplay and coaching.

Demonstrate (30 minutes):

• Worksheet Activity: Learners match rules and regulations to specific sports and identify scoring methods.

• Group Activity: Discuss and analyse the impact of rules on gameplay and coaching in small groups.

Consolidate (25 minutes):

• Class Discussion: Reflect on the importance of understanding and applying rules in coaching.

• Assessment/Live Marking: Provide feedback on worksheet activities. Introduce next week’s focus on motivating and providing feedback.

Integration of Educational Aspects:

• SMSC Development: Promote respect for rules and fair play.

• Geography: Consider how rules and scoring systems vary by region.

• Maths: Analyse scoring systems and statistics.

English/Literacy: Develop clarity in written explanations of rules.

Worksheets

SP8.7 Rules, regulations and Scoring Systems  

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how to motivate participants and provide effective feedback.

• Understand the personal skills and qualities required for effective coaching.

Connector (15 minutes):

• Recap: Review rules, regulations, and scoring systems from the previous week.

• Introduction: Explain the focus on motivation and feedback in coaching.

Activate (20 minutes):

• Lecture: Discuss personal skills required for effective coaching (motivation, support, patience, enthusiasm) and methods for providing constructive feedback.

Demonstrate (30 minutes):

• Practical Session: Practise motivational techniques and provide feedback in role-play scenarios.

• Peer Review: Learners provide and receive feedback on each other’s motivational techniques and feedback.

Consolidate (25 minutes):

• Group Discussion: Reflect on the effectiveness of different motivational techniques.

• Assessment/Live Marking: Provide feedback on practical exercises. Introducing next week’s focus on effective communication in coaching.

Worksheets

SP8.8 Motivation and Feedback 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of good communication in coaching.

• Learn different types of communication and their uses in coaching.

Connector (15 minutes):

• Recap: Review motivational techniques and feedback from the previous week.

• Introduction: Explain the focus on effective communication in coaching.

• Complete feedback Slip 

Activate (20 minutes):

• Lecture: Discuss verbal (volume, tone) and non-verbal (hand gestures, body language) communication. Highlight elements of effective communication (clarity, conciseness, courtesy).

Demonstrate (30 minutes):

• Practical Session: Practise verbal and non-verbal communication techniques in role-play scenarios.

• Peer Review: Evaluate and provide feedback on communication methods used by peers.

Consolidate (25 minutes):

• Group Discussion: Reflect on the importance and impact of effective communication in coaching.

• Assessment/Live Marking: Provide feedback on communication practice. Introduce next week’s focus on coaching a skill – planning and execution.

Integration of Educational Aspects:

• SMSC Development: Encourage respectful and clear communication.

• English/Literacy: Focus on developing clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Worksheets

SP8.9  Communication in Coaching 

Learning Objectives:

• Plan and execute a coaching session focused on a specific skill.

• Apply coaching techniques learned in previous lessons.

Connector (15 minutes):

• Recap: Review communication techniques and feedback from the previous week.

• Introduction: Explain the focus on planning and executing a coaching session centred on a specific skill.

Activate (20 minutes):

• Lecture: Review session planning and coaching techniques. Discuss how to apply these in a practical session.

Demonstrate (30 minutes):

• Practical Session: Learners plan and execute a coaching session focusing on a specific skill. Peers provide feedback on each session.

Consolidate (25 minutes):

• Group Discussion: Reflect on the effectiveness of the coaching sessions. Discuss what worked well and areas for improvement.

• Assessment/Live Marking: Provide feedback on practical sessions and peer reviews. Introduce next week’s focus on observing and reviewing performance.

Integration of Educational Aspects:

• SMSC Development: Promote teamwork and constructive feedback.

• Maths: Apply time management and practice scheduling.

• English/Literacy: Develop clear and effective coaching plans.

Worksheets

SP8.10 Planning and Executing a Coaching Session 

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how to observe and review participants’ performance.

• Use feedback to help participants improve their skills.

Connector (15 minutes):

• Recap: Review coaching session planning and execution from the previous week.

• Introduction: Explain the importance of observing and reviewing performance.

Activate (20 minutes):

• Lecture: Discuss observation techniques, checklists, and how to provide constructive feedback. Explain how to set improvement goals.

Demonstrate (30 minutes):

• Practical Session: Practice observation and review techniques by observing peers’ performances. Provide and receive feedback based on observations.

Consolidate (25 minutes):

• Group Discussion: Reflect on the effectiveness of observation and feedback. Discuss common challenges and strategies for improvement.

• Assessment/Live Marking: Provide feedback on observation and review exercises. Introduce the final week’s review and reflection.

• Review and re complete Thoughtshower for SP8

Integration of Educational Aspects:

• SMSC Development: Foster a supportive environment for performance reviews.

• Maths: Analyse performance metrics and improvement goals.

• English/Literacy: Focus on clear and constructive feedback.

Worksheets

SP8.11 Observing and Reviewing Performance 

Learning Objectives:

• Review key concepts and skills learned throughout the course.

• Reflect on practical experiences and propose personal improvement plans.

Connector (15 minutes):

• Recap: Summarise the key concepts covered over the course.

• Introduction: Explain the focus on reviewing and reflecting on learning outcomes.

Activate (20 minutes):

• Review Session: Provide a comprehensive recap of coaching skills, techniques, and strategies. Open the floor for questions.

Demonstrate (30 minutes):

• Reflection Worksheet: Distribute worksheets for learners to reflect on their learning journey, key takeaways, and areas for improvement.

• Peer Review: In pairs or small groups, share reflections and improvement plans, providing constructive feedback.

Consolidate (25 minutes):

• Group Discussion: Share reflections and proposed improvement plans with the class. Discuss common themes and set future goals.

• Assessment/Live Marking: Collect and provide feedback on reflections and improvement plans.

Integration of Educational Aspects:

• SMSC Development: Encourage personal growth and self-awareness.

• CIAG: Discuss future career goals and continued professional development.

• British Values: Emphasise inclusivity and respect for all participants.

• English/Literacy: Focus on articulate and thoughtful reflections.

• IT: Use digital tools for creating and sharing reflections.

Connect 

Tutor introduction to assignment and hand out of assignment brief. Learners to read assignment briefs. 

Activate 

Tutor to lead discussion around assignment and confirm hand out date and hand in date. Discussion around assignment brief and structure and how it should be constructed. 

Demonstrate

 Learners begin assignments and work through individually at their own pace ensuring they meet key deadlines. 

Consolidate: 

review of lesson with Q and A to check understanding. 

Connect 

Tutor introduction to assignment and hand out of assignment brief. Learners to read assignment briefs. 

Activate 

Tutor to lead discussion around assignment and confirm hand out date and hand in date. Discussion around assignment brief and structure and how it should be constructed. 

Demonstrate

 Learners begin assignments and work through individually at their own pace ensuring they meet key deadlines. 

Consolidate: 

review of lesson with Q and A to check understanding. 

SP8 Coaching skills in sport assignment brief