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Instructional Sports

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Area of recreational sport programming directed at developing or teaching an individual basic sport skills, strategies and techniques so they can have fun and enjoy the benefits of a sport activity.


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• Traditionally, instructional sports was only offered through physical education programs but now is very popular in non-educational settings such as YMCA’s/YWCA’s, Boy’s/Girl’s Clubs, municipal parks and recreation, military bases, etc.

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• Can you name some of the more popular sports found in an instructional sports programs?

• Swimming

• Tennis

• Golf


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4 Types of Instruction

• Educational

• Recreational

• Athletic

• Professional

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• Class or course led by a physical education teacher or coach;

• Large number of students enrolled for academic credit;

• Course content decided upon by the teacher or coach.

Educational

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• More informal than education setting;

• Main focus allows enjoyment in the learning process;

• No tests/exams....letter grades;

• Individual sessions referred to as lessons, clinics, camps or workshops;

• Group or private 1-to-1 lessons.

Recreational

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• Taught by coach

• Main emphasis is for participant to gain as much skill and knowledge as possible;

• Performance is crucial in process;

• Coaches decide the delivery and methods of instruction.

Athletic

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Professional

Process influences the margin of excellence in athletes to gain enough success to generate financial profit;

Little emphasis on skill development since athletes are professionals;

Practice time devoted to maintaining and refining skills.

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• Highly Motivated: participant wants to be there....learn as much as possible.

• Highly Motivated at the Start, but.... highly motivated at start but loses interest after a few classes.

• Anxious or Reluctant: not willing and sometimes forced to participate.

3 Types of Participants

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Selection of Instructors

• Success or failure of most instructional sports programs rests with the recruitment, selection, education and performance of qualified instructors.

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• Previous experience as both a participant and as an instructor.

• Reputation in the sport.

• Certifications if necessary.– WSI, CPR, 1st Aid– Swimming, scuba diving, sailing, water-skiing,

etc.

Factors to Consider When Selecting Instructors…

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• Auditions, if appropriate. (usually aerobic instructors)

• Criteria outlining basic, minimum skills and knowledge level for the sport activity.

• Actual number of instructors needed.

• Salary range.


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• You typically will not be required to lead or instruct in your program.

– However, your job will be to recruit, hire and train the best professional that you can.

• Decisions that you will have to make:


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• Formal training vs informal training

• Personality/experience vs credentials

• Formal training vs a beginners program

Decisions to make

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• Knowledge and skill: determine what the individual knows about: – rules, – regulations, – strategy, – facilities, – skill development,– instructional methods– teaching techniques

Assessing Credentials in the Selection Process…

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• Willingness: does candidate possess qualities of high interests and motivation in the position?

• Reputation: conversations with the candidate’s list of professional references.


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• Experience: when reviewing experience look at:– maturity– time involved with the sport– # of lessons/classes taught– speaking ability– involvement with various age groups

and skill levels


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• Enthusiasm: Genuine commitment and an open expression of excitement about the teaching opportunities.


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Pre-delivery Program Concerns…

• Planning

• Orientation

• On-site facility review

• Participants

• Format

• Program content

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