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Which coaching style is characterized by authoritarian decision-making and limited athlete input?

  • Autocratic Coaching Style (correct)
  • Transformational Coaching Style
  • Democratic Coaching Style
  • Holistic Coaching Style

    • What is a key characteristic of the Democratic Coaching Style?

  • Shared decision-making and athlete input (correct)
  • Coach-athlete relationships built on trust and respect
  • Athlete obedience and compliance
  • Focus on life skills and character development

    • What is a benefit of the Autocratic Coaching Style?

  • Clear direction and guidance (correct)
  • Improved athlete-coach relationships
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Increased athlete motivation and ownership

    • Which coaching style prioritizes athlete development beyond sports?

    <p>Holistic Coaching Style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which coaching style combines elements of autocratic and democratic styles?

    <p>Hybrid Coaching Style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a drawback of the Democratic Coaching Style?

    <p>Decision-making may be slower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which coaching style focuses on inspiring and empowering athletes?

    <p>Transformational Coaching Style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of the Holistic Coaching Style?

    <p>Athlete development beyond sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of developing a planned approach to training?

    <p>Achieving specific training goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following exercises can be used to improve strength endurance?

    <p>Circuit training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of mobilisation exercises in the warm up?

    <p>To improve flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the centre of gravity?

    <p>The point of balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Newton's first law of motion?

    <p>An object at rest will remain at rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of developing technique?

    <p>Mastering technical skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a simple skill?

    <p>A single movement pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third stage of learning?

    <p>The skilled or advanced stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended number of times to repeat a demonstration from several directions?

    <p>At least two to three times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to focus on one or two key points during a demonstration?

    <p>To help athletes focus their attention on specific aspects of the skill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of asking 'Would you like to try that, or would you like to see it again?'?

    <p>To give the athletes an opportunity to practice or review the skill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it beneficial to demonstrate a skill from different directions?

    <p>To help athletes see different aspects of the skill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the coach consider when deciding on the type of demonstration to provide?

    <p>The athletes' prior knowledge and experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider safety when providing demonstrations?

    <p>To ensure the athletes' well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the coach do if it is not possible to move the demonstrator to different viewing positions?

    <p>Move the athletes to different viewing positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it beneficial to provide silent demonstrations repeated several times?

    <p>To allow athletes to focus on specific aspects of the skill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When introducing a new skill to a junior/novice group, what is the recommended approach to demonstrating the skill?

    <p>Use normal speed, slow down, and then return to normal speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal distance from the athletes when providing a demonstration?

    <p>15 meters or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to focusing the athletes' attention during a demonstration?

    <p>Focus on one or two key points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the coach avoid speaking to the athletes during a demonstration?

    <p>To allow the athletes to focus on the visual channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a coach introduce a new skill to a junior/novice group?

    <p>Before a session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of having an athlete from the group demonstrate a skill?

    <p>To demonstrate learning at the beginning or end of a session</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mistake made by inexperienced coaches when providing a demonstration?

    <p>Providing the demonstration too close to the athletes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should a coach avoid turning to speak to the athletes while doing a demonstration?

    <p>To maintain the correct body position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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