Coach & Performer

• What is a practical example of the reciprocal coaching style?

  A teacher instructs pupils in netball.
• What are the key factors in the reciprocal coaching style?

  • Learner
  • Task
  • Teacher
  • Environmental Conditions
• How do learners work in the reciprocal coaching style?

  They work in pairs or small groups to teach each other.
• What is one benefit of the reciprocal coaching style?

  It promotes group cohesion and interaction.
• What is the role of the teacher in the reciprocal coaching style?


  The teacher sets up a task for the students to carry out.
• How does the reciprocal coaching style help learners?

  It helps them develop decision-making skills.
• What personal skills do individuals in the group develop through the reciprocal coaching style?

  Communication skills.
• What can change or be adapted in the reciprocal coaching style?


  The purpose of the session, equipment, and facilities available.
• What are the advantages of the reciprocal coaching style?

  • Clear instructions
  • Special interactions are developed
  • Teacher can maintain control
  • Learners develop self-confidence
  • Individual feedback can be received
• What are the disadvantages of the reciprocal coaching style?

  • May be difficult for beginners
  • Learners may lack sufficient communication skills
  • Difficulty in monitoring large groups
• What is the second coaching style mentioned in the study material?

  Problem solving
• What is a practical example of the Problem solving coaching style?

  A learner is asked to respond to a theme.
• What does the learner gain through the Problem solving coaching style?

  An understanding of the skill.
• What are the advantages of the Problem solving coaching style?

  • Encourages decision making
  • Improves teamwork
  • Develops learners' responsibility
  • Enhances understanding
• What are the disadvantages of the Problem solvinhg coaching style?

  • Lack of control over students
  • Requires teacher preparation time
  • Difficult to monitor large groups
• What is a practical example of the Discovery Style coaching?

  Gymnastics
• What does the Discovery Style coaching require from learners?

  Creativity
• In the Discovery Style, how does the teacher facilitate learning?

  The teacher acts as a facilitator and allows learners to discover their own solutions.
• What is a key characteristic of the Discovery Style coaching regarding solutions?

  There is no right or wrong answer; more than one solution is possible.
• What is the role of the teacher in the Discovery Style coaching?

  The teacher helps learners build problem-solving skills.
• What are the advantages of the Discovery Style coaching?

  Encourages creativity and decision-making skills.
• What is a disadvantage of the Discovery Style coaching?

  It can be time-consuming and difficult for beginners.
• What is a challenge faced in the Discovery Style coaching when dealing with large groups?

  Progress of large groups is difficult to manage.
• What is a practical example of the Command Style coaching?

  A manager giving instructions to a team.
• What is a key feature of the Command Style coaching regarding decision-making?

  The teacher makes all decisions with no input from learners.
• What is a disadvantage of the Command Style coaching?

  It can lead to demotivation as learners feel disengaged.
• What is the third coaching style mentioned in the study material?

  Reciprocal Learning
• In Reciprocal Learning, who makes most of the decisions?

  The teacher makes most decisions, but some input is allowed from learners.
• How do learners participate in Reciprocal Learning?

  They alternate roles of performer and coach while working in pairs.
• What is the fourth coaching style mentioned in the study material?

  Problem Solving
• What does Problem Solving coaching involve?

  The teacher gives a problem and learners devise a suitable solution.
• What type of activity does Problem Solving coaching encourage?

  Open-ended activities that encourage creativity.
• What elements does Problem Solving coaching develop in learners?

  It develops cognitive and performance elements.
• What are the four coaching styles mentioned in the study material?

  1. Command Style
  2. Reciprocal Learning
  3. Discovery Learning
  4. Problem Solving
• What are strategies? 


  Are general approaches teams or individuals have towards a competition/game/event
• What are tactics?


  adaptions of smaller steps to the configuration of strategy play
• factors that could affect tactics

  • weather conditions
  • fitness levels
  • type of match
  • performers ability
• tactics examples:

  • formations in team games
  • attacking plays
• what is skill dissection?


  Breaking down a skill for analysis, coaches can identify specific biomechanical and technical strengths and weaknesses.
• how can skills be broken down?

  into smaller sub routines for a closer analysis