Year 9 Super Coach

TERTIARY & CAREER PATHWAYS:

sport psychologist, sports coach, recreation officer, sports scientist, army soldier, physiotherapist, police officer, dietician, teacher, sports administrator, firefighter, personal fitness coach‍

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This unit will focus on giving students an exposure to coaching skills and duties. The course will look at styles and characteristics of coaches, including motivation of the athlete, catering for different athletes and providing feedback, along with planning coaching sessions. The practical component will involve putting theoretical aspects into practice.  Students will participate in several popular team sports and will focus on coaching techniques. In the second half of the unit, students will be working with younger students and will be able to actually take on coaching roles.  

Learning Standards:

Moving the Body

• Evaluate own and others’ movement compositions, and provide and apply feedback in order to enhance performance situations
• Develop, implement and evaluate movement concepts and strategies for successful outcomes

Understanding Movement

• Design, implement and evaluate personalised plans for improving or maintaining their own and others’ physical activity and fitness levels

Learning Through Movement

• Reflect on how fair play and ethical behaviour can influence the outcomes of movement activities
• Devise, implement and refine strategies demonstrating leadership and collaboration skills when working in groups or teams

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Assessment:

• Peer Coaching
• Topic Tests
• AusSport Coaching Module
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Requirement:

There is a practical component to this subject and it is expected students will participate in all activities.