Delivering sport, fitness and recreation sessions

In this presentation, you will learn about: Types of sport and recreation sessions Session planning Session structure Communication Providing safe environments Facilitated by Brett Claudius and Carrie Selten

Types of sport and recreation sessions Sport and recreation professionals are expected to deliver a range of sessions types including: Skill development sessions Fun participation based sessions Tactical and strategy based sessions Fitness based sessions

Types of participants Participation groups can include: Children Adults Inexperienced or experienced players Elderly Multicultural

Planning the session All good coaches and deliverers create and

work off a session plan Planning ensures the session is effective and

objective are met Most coaches write down and session plan Some coaches keep a diary of all session plans

What needs to be planned……..1. Time2. Resources3. Support personnel 4. Venue and facility

Time What is the scheduled start and finish time for

the session How much preparation and set up time is

required? What is the breakdown for different components

of the session

Resources Most sessions include the use of equipment Equipment includes everything including sport

equipment, markers for drills, uniforms, carry bags and safety equipment

Equipment may require maintenance or preparation such as pumping up balls

Should be stored appropriately Roles and responsibilities – who's in charge of

the equipment

Resources Are the resources being used suitable to the

participation group? Are there guidelines for equipment by NSO and

SSA?

Support personnel Who is required to assist with the session Includes assistant coaches, sports trainers and

team managers What is their role during the session Are they aware of the session plan?

Venue and facilities Has the venue been booked? Is their opening / closing / set up procedures

associated with the session? What activities / equipment can be set up

before the session Have hazards been identified and risks been

managed? Are their guidlines for area, field or pitch size for

participation group – NSO / SSA?

Session structure Most sport and recreation sessions follow a similar structure:1. Warm up2. Skill based drills3. Game sense, match play drills4. Cool down

1. Warm Up Introduce the participants to session plan Increase blood circulation and heart rate Increase joint mobility and muscle flexibility Engage and motivate the participants Increase physical and hand eye coordination

prior to the start of the activity Prepares the person / group to perform at their

best during the session Identify potential injuries and risk associated

with participants

2. Skill based drills Introduction to new skills or rehearsing basic

skills Progression of skills through structured drills Improve technique, increase accuracy, increase

power

3. Game sense, match play drills Practice strategy, awareness and tactics Develop match fitness Learn the rules of the game Competition and game based Fun, engaging and allows everyone to

participate Important for sessions involving young children

4. Cool down Slowly lower the intensity of the session Involves gently cardiovascular exercise and

stretching Assists participants to recover from the activity Debrief of session, feedback to and from

participants and outcomes

Communication Communication is a important part of coaching. Coaches need to communicate: Session times and locations Arrangements and roles and responsibilities of

support staff Details for training activities Feedback and advice to players With parents and spectators

Providing safe environments Coaches need ensure environment is safe for participation by: Checking equipment and venue for hazards and

where required minimising risks Identifying and dealing with health and injury issues

associated with participants Selecting drills and activities that are suited to the

ability of the participants Dealing with incidences and injuries Having access to emergency equipment such as 1st

aid Reporting incidences Following NSO / SSA guidelines