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

* 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

Rate your understanding of these objectives…Gold? Silver? Or Bronze?

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:

Participant Coach Official 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

This is somebody who actually takes part in the sport!

They need to have:

o A keen interest in sport

o Be physically able to take part

Qualities of a good Coach or Team Captain

To be a good Team Captain or Coach:

you need to be able to LEAD you need to be Enthusiastic about you sport you need to be able to Motivate others

Captain – a player that leads a team

A good captain will possess the following qualities:

Highly skilled in their sport Perform well under pressure Role Model to others Organised e.g. organise others during a game 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:

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

A good Official will have the following qualities:

Know the Rules Be Observant and Decisive as they often need to

make quick decisions Authoritative Confidence Keep Control of the game 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.

Coaching

Driving

Washing netball bibs

Refreshments

Officiating/Scoring

Volunteer - A volunteer will have the following qualities…

Volunteers need to be enthusiastic Work as part of a team 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…

Create a poster of a famous…

o Participant

o Team captain

o Coach

o Official

o Volunter

o Explain why they are good at their job and have the qualities to fulfil that role, and why.