Understand the role of the sports coach.

• 1.1 - Analyse the role of the sports coach with reference to responsibilities in:
  a) planning
  b) leading
  c) evaluation of session
  d) personal strengths and weaknesses
  e) expectations.
  

Understand the skills involved in sports coaching.

• 2.1 - Explain the skills involved in sports coaching.
  
• 2.2 - Evaluate the contribution of these skills when conducting a successful coaching session in relation to:
  a) teaching
  b) communicating
  c) motivating
  d) organising
  e) observing
  f) administering.
  

Understand factors affecting performance of participants.

• 3.1 - Analyse the effect of the following factors which determine a participant’s performance:
  a) drugs and sport
  b) over training
  c) age
  d) body types
  e) phychological.
  

Understand how to plan and administer a coaching session.

• 4.1 - Explain the factors necessary for a successful coaching session.
  
• 4.2 - Evaluate the following factors in delivering a successful coaching session:
  a) aims
  b) objectives
  c) organisation 
  d) timing
  e) equipment
  f) control of the group
  g) safety.