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Which coaching style is characterized by authoritarian decision-making and limited athlete input?
Which coaching style is characterized by authoritarian decision-making and limited athlete input?
What is a key characteristic of the Democratic Coaching Style?
What is a key characteristic of the Democratic Coaching Style?
What is a benefit of the Autocratic Coaching Style?
What is a benefit of the Autocratic Coaching Style?
Which coaching style prioritizes athlete development beyond sports?
Which coaching style prioritizes athlete development beyond sports?
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Which coaching style combines elements of autocratic and democratic styles?
Which coaching style combines elements of autocratic and democratic styles?
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What is a drawback of the Democratic Coaching Style?
What is a drawback of the Democratic Coaching Style?
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Which coaching style focuses on inspiring and empowering athletes?
Which coaching style focuses on inspiring and empowering athletes?
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What is a benefit of the Holistic Coaching Style?
What is a benefit of the Holistic Coaching Style?
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What is the primary focus of developing a planned approach to training?
What is the primary focus of developing a planned approach to training?
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Which of the following exercises can be used to improve strength endurance?
Which of the following exercises can be used to improve strength endurance?
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What is the primary purpose of mobilisation exercises in the warm up?
What is the primary purpose of mobilisation exercises in the warm up?
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What is the centre of gravity?
What is the centre of gravity?
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What is Newton's first law of motion?
What is Newton's first law of motion?
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What is the primary focus of developing technique?
What is the primary focus of developing technique?
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What is a simple skill?
What is a simple skill?
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What is the third stage of learning?
What is the third stage of learning?
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What is the recommended number of times to repeat a demonstration from several directions?
What is the recommended number of times to repeat a demonstration from several directions?
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Why is it important to focus on one or two key points during a demonstration?
Why is it important to focus on one or two key points during a demonstration?
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What is the purpose of asking 'Would you like to try that, or would you like to see it again?'?
What is the purpose of asking 'Would you like to try that, or would you like to see it again?'?
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Why is it beneficial to demonstrate a skill from different directions?
Why is it beneficial to demonstrate a skill from different directions?
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What should the coach consider when deciding on the type of demonstration to provide?
What should the coach consider when deciding on the type of demonstration to provide?
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Why is it important to consider safety when providing demonstrations?
Why is it important to consider safety when providing demonstrations?
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What should the coach do if it is not possible to move the demonstrator to different viewing positions?
What should the coach do if it is not possible to move the demonstrator to different viewing positions?
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Why is it beneficial to provide silent demonstrations repeated several times?
Why is it beneficial to provide silent demonstrations repeated several times?
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When introducing a new skill to a junior/novice group, what is the recommended approach to demonstrating the skill?
When introducing a new skill to a junior/novice group, what is the recommended approach to demonstrating the skill?
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What is the ideal distance from the athletes when providing a demonstration?
What is the ideal distance from the athletes when providing a demonstration?
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What is the recommended approach to focusing the athletes' attention during a demonstration?
What is the recommended approach to focusing the athletes' attention during a demonstration?
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Why should the coach avoid speaking to the athletes during a demonstration?
Why should the coach avoid speaking to the athletes during a demonstration?
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When should a coach introduce a new skill to a junior/novice group?
When should a coach introduce a new skill to a junior/novice group?
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What is the purpose of having an athlete from the group demonstrate a skill?
What is the purpose of having an athlete from the group demonstrate a skill?
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What is a common mistake made by inexperienced coaches when providing a demonstration?
What is a common mistake made by inexperienced coaches when providing a demonstration?
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Why should a coach avoid turning to speak to the athletes while doing a demonstration?
Why should a coach avoid turning to speak to the athletes while doing a demonstration?
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Study Notes
Coaching Styles
Coaching styles refer to the approach, attitude, and behaviors a coach exhibits when working with athletes or clients. A coach's philosophy is influenced by their coaching style, and vice versa.
Autocratic Coaching Style
- Characteristics:
- Authoritarian
- Decision-making controlled by the coach
- Little athlete input
- Focus on obedience and compliance
- Pros:
- Clear direction and guidance
- Quick decision-making
- Cons:
- Limited athlete autonomy and motivation
- Potential for athlete resistance
Democratic Coaching Style
- Characteristics:
- Collaborative
- Shared decision-making
- Athlete input encouraged
- Focus on athlete empowerment and development
- Pros:
- Increased athlete motivation and ownership
- Improved athlete-coach relationships
- Cons:
- Decision-making may be slower
- Potential for conflicting opinions
Holistic Coaching Style
- Characteristics:
- Focus on athlete well-being and development beyond sports
- Emphasis on life skills, values, and character development
- Coach-athlete relationships built on trust and respect
- Pros:
- Athlete development beyond sports
- Strong coach-athlete relationships
- Cons:
- May not be as effective in high-pressure competitive environments
Hybrid Coaching Style
- Characteristics:
- Combines elements of autocratic and democratic styles
- Coach adapts to situations and athletes
- Flexibility and adaptability key
- Pros:
- Adaptability to different situations and athletes
- Balance between direction and autonomy
- Cons:
- Requires high levels of coach self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Transformational Coaching Style
- Characteristics:
- Focus on inspiring and empowering athletes
- Emphasis on personal growth and development
- Coach-athlete relationships built on mutual respect and trust
- Pros:
- Athlete development beyond sports
- Strong coach-athlete relationships
- Cons:
- May not be as effective in high-pressure competitive environments
Coaching Styles
- Coaching style refers to a coach's approach, attitude, and behaviors when working with athletes or clients.
- A coach's philosophy is influenced by their coaching style, and vice versa.
Autocratic Coaching Style
- Characterized by authoritarianism, with decision-making controlled by the coach.
- Little athlete input is allowed, with a focus on obedience and compliance.
- Pros: clear direction and guidance, quick decision-making.
- Cons: limited athlete autonomy and motivation, potential for athlete resistance.
Democratic Coaching Style
- Characterized by collaboration, with shared decision-making and athlete input encouraged.
- Focuses on athlete empowerment and development.
- Pros: increased athlete motivation and ownership, improved athlete-coach relationships.
- Cons: decision-making may be slower, potential for conflicting opinions.
Holistic Coaching Style
- Focuses on athlete well-being and development beyond sports.
- Emphasizes life skills, values, and character development.
- Coach-athlete relationships are built on trust and respect.
- Pros: athlete development beyond sports, strong coach-athlete relationships.
- Cons: may not be as effective in high-pressure competitive environments.
Hybrid Coaching Style
- Combines elements of autocratic and democratic styles.
- Coaches adapt to situations and athletes, with flexibility and adaptability key.
- Pros: adaptability to different situations and athletes, balance between direction and autonomy.
- Cons: requires high levels of coach self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Transformational Coaching Style
- Focuses on inspiring and empowering athletes.
- Emphasizes personal growth and development.
- Coach-athlete relationships are built on mutual respect and trust.
- Pros: athlete development beyond sports, strong coach-athlete relationships.
- Cons: may not be as effective in high-pressure competitive environments.
Principles of Training
- The principles of training include strength endurance training, exercises using body weight, circuit training, and exercises with medicine balls.
- Developing flexibility is important, which includes flexibility in the warm-up, mobilization exercises, and stretching exercises to increase the range of motion (ROM).
Laws of Motion
- The laws of motion include Newton's first law (inertia), Newton's second law (force and acceleration), and Newton's third law (action and reaction).
- Centre of gravity is an important concept in understanding the laws of motion.
Developing Technique
- Techniques and skills can be developed through simple and complex skills, and technique and skill learning involves stages of learning.
- The stages of learning include the thinking and understanding stage, the practising and learning stage, and the skilled or advanced stage.
Coaching
- Demonstration is a key method of teaching simple technical skills, and it should be repeated at least two to three times from several directions.
- The coach should identify one or two key points for each direction and permit the athletes to view the demonstration in silence.
- The athletes should be positioned at least 15 metres away from the demonstration to see the whole movement.
- The coach should focus the athletes' attention on one or two key points and avoid interrupting the demonstration with speaking.
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Test your knowledge of different coaching styles, including autocratic, democratic, and holistic approaches, and their characteristics, pros, and cons.
