Coaching The Art and Science The future belongs

Coaching: The Art and Science “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. ” Malcolm X

Examination Thursday April 19, 2012 LAS – B (CSE – B) 9: 00 am – 12: 00 noon Type of Exam (probably) True/False – up to 20% Multiple Choice – up to 30% Short Answer – up to 40% Long Answer – up to 25%

Nutrition - Core Competencies Energy Concepts - - energy systems - coaching applications - Nutrition and the Coach - - - keeping parents informed - Hydration

Sport Participation n n Why athletes drop out. Self Esteem n n n Indicators of low self esteem Suggestions Coaching the Spirit of Sport

Involvement in Activities n n Mills Report Student Activities n n n Integral in Education Results of studies Relationship to Successful People

Teaching and Learning n n n n Core Competencies Self Monitoring My Practice Plan Performance and Learning Dimensions of Learning Rate of Improvement Preferred Learning Styles n n Scan pgs 17 -24 Know Appendix 6 – Recommended teaching

Teaching and Learning n Key factors to consider in assessing teaching effectiveness n n n Organization and set up Explanations and demonstrations Observations Interventions and Feedback Creating a Positive Learning Environment n Omit appendices 3, 4, 5

Long Term Athlete Development n n n Shortcomings of Canadian Sport System Consequences of Shortcomings Why LTAD What is LTAD Stages of LTAD n n 10 Key Factors Influencing LTAD n n Characteristics and recommendations Concepts and Definitions LTAD Summary

Design a Sport Program n n n Core Competencies Program vs Team Definitions and Concepts n n n n Sport Form Training Model Training State Progression of Sport Form in Season Workbook vs Exam Slide (pgs to study) Major Questions to Consider When Putting together a Sport Program Periodization and Phases Omit appendices

Basic Mental Skills n n Core Competencies Components of Performance Ideal Performance State Mental Strategies of Successful Athletes n n n Lecture and reference manual Role of the Coach in Mental Preparation Spotting Focus and Anxiety Problems

Basic Mental Skills n Attentional Control n n Attentional Dimensions n n Definitions Focus shifts Distractors n Scan pgs 15 -20

Basic Mental Skills n Emotional Control n n n n Anxiety and definitions Relevance to Performance Common causes of Negative Anxiety Arousal and Performance Managing Anxiety (scan pgs 33 -35) Setting Goals (scan pgs 42 -43) Planning for Mental Preparation

Canadian Sport Culture The future is up to YOU!