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BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Sport and Activity Leaders Learner Handbook

BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Sport and Activity Leaders Learner Handbook

Rebecca Laffan | Tim Eldridge | Katherine Howard

(2017)

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BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Sport and Activity Leaders Learner Handbook

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Front Cover
Contents iii
How to use this book iv
Chapter 1: Leading Sport Safely and Effectively 2
A: Leading different participants and groups 4
A1: Sport and physical activity participants 4
A2: Adapting activities to meet the needs of participants 8
B: Leading sport and physical activities safely and effectively 12
B1: Planning safe and effective sport and physical activities for diverse individuals and groups 12
B2: Leading safe and effective sport and physical activities 18
B3: Forming relationships that create a positive impression 20
C: Health, safety and safeguarding in the sport and physical activity environment 23
C1: Maintaining health and safety in the sport and physical activity environment 23
C2: Hazards in the sport and physical activity environment 26
C3: Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults 29
D: Emergencies and injuries in sport and physical activity leadership 33
D1: Common incidents, injuries and illnesses 33
D2: Responding to common incidents, injuries and illnesses in sport and physical activity 34
Getting ready for assessment 36
Sample questions and answers 37
Work Focus 41
Chapter 2: Working on Sport and Activity Leadership 42
A: Sports initiatives and provisionof sport in the UK 44
A1: Sports and physical activities 44
A2: Sport and physical activity initiatives 49
A3: Sport and physical activity provision 50
B: Sports participants, their needs and barriers to participation 52
B1: Sports participants and their needs 52
B2: Benefits of participation in sport and physical activity 57
B3: Factors and barriers that affect participation in sport and physical activity 59
B4: Overcoming barriers to participation in sport and physical activities 61
C: The skills, qualities andr esponsibilities of a sport and activity leader 64
C1: The skills and qualities of a sport and activity leader 64
C2: The responsibilities of a sport and activity leader 69
Getting ready for assessment 71
Sample answers with comments 72
Work Focus 77
Chapter 3: Leading Sport and Physical Activity 78
A: Plan a sport or physical activity 80
A1: Planning activity sessions 80
B: Lead a sport or physical activity 95
B1: Developing an effective leadership style 95
C: Review leadership of a sport or physical activity 102
C1: Developing evaluation and self-reflection techniques 102
C2: Writing an action plan 106
Work Focus 109
Chapter 4: Coaching Sport 110
A: Demonstrate coaching skills to improve performance 112
A1: Roles, responsibilities and qualities of a coach 112
A2: Specialist coaching skills to improve performance 115
A3: Planning and delivering safe and effectivesessions 120
B: Communicate clearly to otherswhile coaching 126
B1: Importance of verbal and non-verbal communication 126
B2: How to motivate and give feedback 129
Work Focus 131
Chapter 5: Developing Skills for Sport and Activity Leadership 132
A: Find out about the skills needed in sport and activity leader roles and the different opportunities for work 134
A1: Different sport and activity leader job roles 134
A2: Skills and attitudes required to work indifferent job roles 141
A3: Suitable employment opportunities and work conditions, and expectations in different roles 146
B: Demonstrate the skills needed in sport and activity leader roles 152
B1: Responsibilities involved in being a sport and activity leader 153
B2: Skills required to be an effective sport and activity leader 154
B3: Learning from working with and observing other people 155
B4: Attitudes required to be an effective sport and activity leader in the workplace 157
C: Review own skills needed in sport and activity leader roles 158
C1: Reviewing performance in sport and activity leader roles 159
C2: Action planning to develop skills needed for sport and activity leader roles 162
Work Focus 167
Chapter 6: Getting Others Active Outdoors 168
A: Explore the range and benefits of outdoor activities 170
A1: Different types of outdoor activities 170
A2: Different outdoor activity providers 172
A3: Benefits of participating in outdoor activities 174
A4: Barriers to participating in outdoor activities 177
B: Demonstrate the skills and responsibilities to take part and lead others in outdoor activities 179
B1: Equipment and facilities used in outdoor recreation activities 179
B2: Realistic management of risk and health and safety in outdoor activities 184
B3: Personal skills needed to participate in outdoor activities 188
B4: Personal skills needed to safely lead and motivate others in outdoor activities 190
Work Focus 201
Chapter 7: Leading Different Groups 202
A: Find out about factors that influence participation in sport and physical activity for different groups 204
A1: Influences on participation for different groups 204
A2: Barriers to participation in sport and physical activity 217
A3: Benefits of sport and physical activity 221
B: Show how sport and physical activity can meet the needs of different groups 225
B1: Provision of sport and physical activity for different groups 225
B2: Initiatives to promote increased participation 227
Work Focus 231
Chapter 8: Delivering a Sports Activity Event 232
A: Plan a sports activity event 234
A1: Types of suitable sports events 234
A2: Factors to consider when planning a suitable sports event 237
A3: Roles and responsibilities involved in planning and leading an event 245
B: Demonstrate teamwork skills to achieve an agreed goal 248
B1: Attributes and qualities of effective sport and activity leaders 248
B2: Skills needed to contribute to planning and delivering a sports event 249
C: Evaluate your own contribution to an event and make recommendations for future improvement 254
C1: How to measure event success 254
C2: Methods of reviewing own performance 255
C3: How to set targets for development 258
Work Focus 263
Answers 264
Glossary 268
Index 272