PST312M/101/3/2016Tutorial letter 101/3/2016 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS COACHING PST312M Semesters 1 and 2 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STUDIES IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This tutorial letter contains important information about your module. CONTENTS Page 1 INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME .............................................................................................. 3 2. PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE ..................................................................... 4 3 LECTURER AND CONTACT DETAILS ....................................................................................... 5 4 MODULE RELATED RESOURCES ............................................................................................. 5 5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE ............................................................... 6 6 MODULE SPECIFIC STUDY PLAN ............................................................................................. 7 7 MODULE PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING..................................... 7 8 ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................. 7 9 EXAMINATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 9 10 OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS ........................................................................................... 10 11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........................................................................................ 10 2 We hope that you will enjoy this module and wish you all the best! 1. PST312M/101 1 INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME Dear Student We are pleased to welcome you to this module and hope that you will find it both interesting and rewarding. preparing for the examination and addressing questions to your lecturers.ac.1 Tutorial matter Tutorial matter will be sent by courier after registration. which is specific for each school. follow the instructions on the back of the inventory letter without delay.2 Inventory letter You should have received an inventory letter telling you what you have received in your study package and also showing items that are still outstanding. preparing the assignment(s). Please read Tutorial Letter 301 in combination with this tutorial letter as it gives you an idea of generally important information when studying at a distance and within a particular College. sometimes. resources and assignments for this module. Please study this section of the tutorial letter carefully. It also provides all the information you need with regard to the prescribed study material and other resources and how to obtain them. you will find the assignments and assessment criteria as well as instructions on the preparation and submission of the assignments.za The department of Despatch should supply you with the following study material for this module: • Study guide • Tutorial letters 101 and 301 3 . Also see the brochure entitled my Studies @ Unisa. Please note: Your lecturers cannot help you with missing study material. as they always contain important and. You will be well on your way to success if you start studying early in the semester/year and resolve to do the assignment(s) properly. A tutorial letter is our way of communicating with you about teaching. 1. It is also available on myUnisa. You will receive a number of tutorial letters during the year. E-mail: despatch@unisa. We will do our best to make your study of this module successful. We have also included certain general and administrative information about this module. Check the study material that you have received against the inventory letter. We urge you to read it carefully and to keep it at hand when working through the study material. This tutorial letter contains important information about the scheme of work. In this tutorial letter (101). You should have received all the items listed in the letter. This can be included in Tutorial Letter 103. Right from the start we would like to point out that you must read all the tutorial letters you receive during the semester immediately and carefully. unless there is a statement like “out of stock” or “not available”. learning and assessment. Please study this information carefully and make sure that you obtain the prescribed material as soon as possible. If any item is missing. urgent information. unisa. you will also receive other tutorial letters during the semester. myUnisa. the educational programme and legal aspects of physical education.Apart from tutorial letters 101 and 301. 2 PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE 2. development and value of sport and Physical Education Study unit 3: Anatomy and physiology Study unit 4: Growth and development Study unit 5: Teaching children with special educational needs Study unit 6: Teaching physical education Study unit 7: Nutrition and fluid replacement in sport Study unit 8: Drugs in sport Study unit 9: Sport injuries Study unit 10: Legal responsibilities regarding physical education Study unit 11: Codes of behaviour Study unit 12: Policies regarding physical education Study unit 13: Incorporating physical education in the educational programme Study unit 14: Evaluation as part of physical education Study unit 15: The philosophy of coaching and the role of the coach Study unit 16: Training theory Study unit 17: Teaching skills Study unit 18: Sports Psychology Study unit 19: Team management and stress management Study unit 20: Parent. the history and development of physical education. you can view the study guides and tutorial letters for the modules for which you are registered on the University’s online campus. sport injuries and first aid. If you have access to the internet. 2. drugs and nutrition in sport. the value and place of physical education in society. Sports coaching: Purpose: to gain insight into growth and development: anatomy and physiology. training theory and teaching children skills. at http://my.ac. the modern era of sport and particular nature of sport.1 Purpose Physical education: Purpose: to gain insight into the theoretical introduction.2 Outcomes of the module The outcomes of each study unit are indicated in the study guide.za. coaching children with disabilities. legal aspects of sport and codes of behaviour. parent and community involvement. philosophy of coaching. The module consists of these study units: Study unit 1: The philosophy of Physical Education Study unit 2: The history. community and media involvement 4 . psychological aspects of coaching. za 4 MODULE RELATED RESOURCES 4. This means that you do not have to buy any additional books for (PST312M). to whom you can write for different queries. Always have your student number at hand when you contact the University. 5 .2 Department The Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies is responsible for the degree BEd (Intermediate and Senior Phase). addresses and details of the times certain facilities are open). You might also want to write to your lecturer.1 Prescribed books There is no prescribed textbook for PST312M. Letters should be sent to: The module leader (PST312M) Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies PO Box 392 UNISA 0003 PLEASE NOTE: Letters to lecturers may not be enclosed with or inserted into assignments. Please have your study material with you when you contact your lecturer. Please note that all administrative enquiries should be directed to my Studies @ Unisa.ac. PST312M/101 3 LECTURER AND CONTACT DETAILS 3.3 University If you need to contact the University about matters not related to the content of this module. which you received with your study material. important telephone and fax numbers. All queries that are not of a purely administrative nature but are about the content of this module should be directed to us. Enquiries will then be channelled to the correct department. You only need your study guide and the tutorial letters.g. This brochure contains information on how to contact the University (e. Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies PO Box 392 UNISA 0003 Tel: 012 429 4033 3.1 Lecturer You will be notified of the name and contact details of the lecturer. 3. please consult the brochure my Studies @ Unisa. The details are as follows: E-mail: study-info@unisa. please consult the brochure my Studies @ Unisa. The addresses of students in your area may be obtained from the following department: Directorate: Student Administration and Registration PO Box 392 UNISA 0003 5. JM & Burridge. start at the main Unisa website. language support). One way to do this is to form study groups. Pangrazi. KR.1. Australian Gymnastic Federation Incorporated. Pearson: New York Schembri.ac. 6 . This should take you to the myUnisa website.1 Contact with fellow students 5. and then click on the “Login to myUnisa” link on the right-hand side of the screen. Successful coaching.za. 5. NY: Centre for applied research in Education.unisa. You can also go there directly by typing in http://my. student counselling. G. West Nyack.2 myUnisa If you have access to a computer that is linked to the internet. Canberra: Australian Sports Commission. 1997. tutorial classes.1. Ready-to-use motor skills and movement station lesson plans for young children. Landy. http://www. NY: Centre for applied research in Education. Developing your kids skills at home. Aussie gym fun. Singh. Landy. The myUnisa learning management system is Unisa's online campus that will help you to communicate with your lecturers.4. To go to the myUnisa website. West Nyack. R. which you received with your study material. 1999. Ill: Human Kinetics. with other students and with the administrative departments of Unisa – all through the computer and the internet. Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children.3 Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves) No electronic reserves are used for this module. ACT: Australian Sports Commission. 1993. Champaign. Martens.g.ac.za. Fyshwick. you can quickly access resources and information at the University.unisa. Ready-to-use fundamental motor skills and movement activities for young children. RP and Beighle A. 2014. 2000. 5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE For information on the various student support systems and services available at Unisa (e. A limited number of copies are available in the library. R. JM & Burridge. KR.1 Study groups It is advisable to have contact with fellow students. 1991.2 Recommended books The following are publications that you may consult in order to broaden your knowledge of PST312M. 4. The feedback on the self-assessment assignment is included in this tutorial letter. Please note: Although students may work together when preparing assignments. 7 . As soon as you have received the feedback. Please make sure that your assignments reach the University well before the time. That is copying (a form of plagiarism) and none of these assignments will be marked. sometimes interspersing relevant short quotations that are properly referenced. etc. 7 MODULE PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING This module will assist you in the planning of your relevant teaching practice lessons on physical education and sports coaching. please check your answers. discuss the work with fellow students or tutors or do research. 8 ASSESSMENT 8. This will enable you to mark your assignment as soon as you have completed it. In some cases. study the reading texts. The summary of the year mark and examination mark is as follows: Assignments = 20% [Assignments 01 (50%) & 02 (50%) = 20% ] Examination mark = 80% Final mark = 100% You will notice that both your assignments contribute 50% each to the year mark. which you received with your study material. markers will comment constructively on your work. 6 MODULE SPECIFIC STUDY PLAN Use your brochure my Studies @ Unisa for general time management and planning skills. you are actively engaged in learning. The tutorial letter numbers will be 201. Looking at the assessment criteria given for each assignment will help you to understand what is required of you more clearly. Furthermore. each student must write and submit his or her own individual assignment. The assignments and the feedback on these assignments constitute an important part of your learning and should help you to be better prepared for the next assignment and the examination. tutors may also set additional tasks and give feedback in class. For students attending tutorial sessions. You will receive the correct answers automatically for multiple-choice questions. PST312M/101 For more information on myUnisa. 202. and not only to those students who submitted the assignments. For written assignments.1 Assessment plan Assignments are seen as part of the learning material for this module. you must submit your own ideas in your own words. consult other resources. Feedback on myUnisa additional assessments will be automated and therefore immediate. It is unacceptable for students to submit identical assignments on the basis that they worked together. However. consult the brochure my Studies @ Unisa. you may be penalised or subjected to disciplinary proceedings by the University. feedback on compulsory assignments will be sent to all students registered for this module in a follow-up tutorial letter. In other words. As you do the assignment. additional assessment might be available on the myUnisa site for your module. 8. Please use the numbers given in the table below. This module requires two assignments which have to be submitted for the semester. You can also go there directly by typing in http://my.za. and then click on the “login to myUnisa” link under the myUnisa heading on the screen.1 Unique assignment numbers Unique assignment numbers have to be used for multiple choice as well as for written assignments. start at the main Unisa website. This should take you to the myUnisa website. 8. You might also find information on myUnisa.g.2 Due dates of assignments The following assignments are compulsory and must be submitted: Semester 1 Due date Nature of assignment Year Mark compulsory Assignment 01 7 March Active student: 50% Unique number: 651477 Exam admission Assignment 02 16 March Short questions and 50% Unique number: 780739 paragraphs Semester 2 Due date Active student: Year Mark compulsory Assignment 01 11 August Active student: 50% Unique number: 749767 Exam admission Assignment 02 18 August Short questions and 50% Unique number: 619346 paragraphs 8.2. whether or not the University has received your assignment or the date on which an assignment was returned to you) must be directed to my Studies @ Unisa. Assignments should be addressed to: Department of Assignments PO Box 392 UNISA 0003 8 . To go to the myUnisa website. http://www.2.unisa. starting from 01.unisa.ac. Incorrect numbering will result in assignments being delayed and maybe lost in the system.2 General assignment numbers Assignments are numbered consecutively per module. You are compelled to number the assignments as stated in the table below.ac.za.3 Submission of assignments PLEASE NOTE: Enquiries about assignments (e.8. If you are registered for the second semester. the final mark is the mark obtained in the examination. Applications for rechecking or remarking should also be submitted to the Examination Section. This means that if you have a year mark of 18 out of 20 and obtain 50% in the examination. Should you obtain 40% or more in the examination. which you received with your study material. the year mark will contribute 20% and the examination mark 80% to your final mark. The credit system has been abolished and examination admission is solely dependent on submission of Assignment 01 irrespective of the mark you obtain and whether you have passed or failed. • Click on assignments in the menu on the left. a sub-minimum of 40% in the written component(s) of the examination is required. Admission to the examination is administered by the Examination Section and not your lecturers. In such case. This means that if you are registered for the first semester. Please study the brochure my Studies @ Unisa and contact the Examination Section should you have a problem with admission to the examination. Please complete them and submit them as required. The final mark of a student is a combination of the year mark and the examination mark but in the case where a student does not obtain the required sub-minimum of 40% in the examination. 9 EXAMINATIONS Use your brochure my Studies @ Unisa for general examination guidelines and examination preparation guidelines. should you fail this assignment it will influence your year mark. 8. PST312M/101 You may submit written assignments and assignments done on mark-reading sheets either by post or electronically via myUnisa. your final mark will be 37%. the year mark does not count. • Select the module. you will write the 9 . Assignments may not be submitted by fax or email. • Click on the assignment number you want to submit • Follow the instructions on the screen. you will write the examination in May/June 2016 and the supplementary examination will be written in October/November 2016. Examination admission The Department of Education requires the University to prove that a student was active during the period of tuition before the student will be subsidised by the Department of Education. see the brochure my Studies @ Unisa. Examination period This module is offered in a semester period of 15 weeks. For detailed information and requirements as far as assignments are concerned. To submit an assignment via myUnisa: • Go to myUnisa. your final mark will be 18 + 40 = 58% (NOT 68%). The year mark is not taken into account for the supplementary examination. How will this work in practice? In terms of Unisa’s assessment policy. • Log in with your student number and password. Senate has approved that the submission of a compulsory assignment will be used to prove activity and also that students will be admitted to the examination by submitting the assignment. However. If you have 100% for your year mark but obtain 37% in the examination.4 Assignments Assignments 01 and 02 are compulsory and have been added to the end of this tutorial letter. We advise you. 11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The brochure my Studies @ Unisa contains an A-Z guide of the most relevant study information.examination in October/November 2016 and the supplementary examination will be written in May/June 2017. examination dates and examination times. the Examination Section will provide you with information regarding the examination in general. 10 OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS Tutorial letter 102 contains a self-assessment assignment which you can work through in order to prepare for the examination. You will receive feedback on these questions later in the semester. not to focus on old examination papers only as the content of modules and therefore examination papers changes from year to year. Previous examination papers Previous examination papers are available to students. This assignment must not be submitted. This mark will be calculated to a mark out of 80 and the semester mark (20%) will be added to give a total of 100. You may advise students if question papers are available on myUnisa. You must attain at least 50 per cent to pass. examination venues. The examination paper consists of multiple choice questions. During the semester. These questions are based on the content of Assignment 01. paragraph type questions and short questions. accept that the type of questions that will be asked in the examination will be similar to those asked in the activities in your study guide and in the assignments. You may. Examination paper format and preparation The examination paper will count 80 marks. 10 . 02 and the self-assessment assignment and all the study units in the study guide. You have two hours in which to answer the examination paper. however. however. (1) The human body is made up of millions of tiny. PST312M/101 ASSIGNMENTS 01 AND 02 SEMESTER 01 ASSIGNMENT 01 – UNIQUE NUMBER: 651477 DUE DATE – 7 MARCH 2016 EXAM ADMISSION – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY Total: 30 Assignment 01 is a multiple choice assignment which you have to complete. living cells. (5) The growth areas of bones can take heavy forces. (4) During infancy there is very rapid growth in size. (6) Hamstrings bend the knees and straighten the hip joints. 11 . (8) The patella is known as the knee cap. (3) Each person has either fast-twitch or slow-twitch muscle fibres. ANTERIOR VIEW Answer the following questions by choosing True = 1 or False = 2 on your mark reading sheet. (2) The different joints between the bones allow you to move in different ways. Skull Cranium Face Cervical vertebrae Mandible Shoulder girdle Clavicle Scapula Thorax Upper limb Sternum Rib Humerus Spinal column Disk Radius Vertebra Pelvis Ilium Sacrum Ulna Pubis Hand Coccyx Ischium Carpals Metacarpals Phalanges Lower limb Femur Patella Fibula Tibia Foot Tarsals Metatarsals Phalanges Calcaneus SKELETON. This assignment requires a comprehensive understanding of all the study units. (7) The Achilles tendon is the muscle above the heel. (14) You should group all young athletes according to age. (29) Ice should be applied to soft-tissue injuries regularly for short periods of time. (12) The best way to lose weight is to combine diet with exercise.(9) The femur is the ankle bone. (25) Anxiety affects only those athletes who worry a lot. (18) A simple skill is one that an individual can perform with little practice. (26) Over-use injuries can occur when the training load is too great. (19) Practice alone is not enough to learn skills correctly. (11) Fresh food is the most nutritious. (13) Boys and girls should play separately during childhood. (24) Poor performance can be the result of either under or over arousal. (10) Nutritional requirements increase during adolescence. (23) Goals should not only be decided by the coach. (17) Techniques and skills always mean the same thing. (30) Fitness reduces the risk of injuries. (21) Mental skills training is as important as physical training. (22) All athletes have the same goals. TOTAL: 30 12 . (27) Flexibility exercises do not reduce the risk of injuries. (28) An injured athlete should continue to train provided there is not much pain. (20) The intermediate stage of learning is always the shortest stage. (15) Children have relatively long arms and legs at the beginning of puberty. (16) Learners should not be allowed to drink water during lessons. • Complete the assignment in the space provided. (9) a) (3) 13 . The mark allocation is given after each question. Various questions are asked which cover the entire study guide. 1. PST312M/101 SEMESTER 1 ASSIGNMENT 02 – UNIQUE NUMBER: 780739 DUE DATE – 16 MARCH 2016 WRITTEN COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT Assignment 02 requires more insight and understanding of various concepts of the study material. Name and describe the THREE different types of coaches. Define each of the following: (6) Physical education (2) Sport (2) Recreation (1) Play (1) 2. • Make sure you supply one fact per bullet. Name FIVE instances in which a physical education teacher can be found guilty of negligence. (5) • • • • • 14 . b) (3) c) (3) 3. (6) 15 . Why is circuit training suitable when coaching young athletes? (5) • • • • • 5. Describe the functions of the skeleton. PST312M/101 4. Describe the following: (4) Ligaments (2) Tendons (2) 6. (4) 9. Why is it essential that the physical education teacher and sport coach understand that changes in the body proportions can influence how movements and skills are performed? (5) TOTAL: 50 X 2 = 100 16 . 7 Name and discuss three different types of stretching. Discuss the statement. (6) 8 Warm-ups and cool-downs are useful in preventing injuries. (7) Puberty is the stage of development for boys and girls that comes before adolescence. (4) The patella is known as the knee cap. Skull Cranium Face Cervical vertebrae Mandible Shoulder girdle Clavicle Scapula Thorax Upper limb Sternum Rib Humerus Spinal column Disk Radius Vertebra Pelvis Ilium Sacrum Ulna Pubis Hand Coccyx Ischium Carpals Metacarpals Phalanges Lower limb Femur Patella Fibula Tibia Foot Tarsals Metatarsals Phalanges Calcaneus SKELETON. 17 . (5) The femur is the ankle bone. (1) There are approximately 60 bones in the human skeleton. (2) Hamstrings bend the knees and straighten the hip joints. PST312M/101 SEMESTER 02 ASSIGNMENT 01 – UNIQUE NUMBER: 749767 DUE DATE – 11 AUGUST 2016 EXAM ADMISSION – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY Assignment 01 is a multiple choice assignment which you have to complete. ANTERIOR VIEW Answer the following questions by choosing True = 1 or False = 2 on your mark reading sheet. This assignment requires a comprehensive understanding of all the study units. (8) Heavy weight training should be done during the growth spurt at puberty. (6) Bones are moved at the joints by the contraction and relaxation of the muscles attached to them. (3) The Achilles tendon is the muscle above the heel. (10) You should group all young athletes according to age. (12) Learners should not be allowed to drink water during lessons. (26) Fitness reduces the risk of injuries. (25) It is more important to treat an injury properly than to prevent it. (15) Large servings of fatty red meat are not beneficial. (24) Anxiety affects only those athletes who worry a lot. (20) In the chaining method links should always progress: 1 to 2. the brain and memory. (28) An injured athlete should continue to train provided there is not much pain. (21 Mental preparation involves the design and practice of structured thinking approaches.(9) Boys and girls should play separately during childhood. and so on. (29) Ice should be applied to soft-tissue injuries regularly for short periods of time. TOTAL: 30 18 . (19) The intermediate stage of learning is always the shortest stage. (13) Coaches and educators should help children to understand the changes taking place in their bodies. (27) Compression of a new soft-tissue injury with a clean bandage will speed up the healing process. (30) Fitness reduces the risk of injuries. 3 to 4. (16) Techniques are the basic buildings blocks of skilled performance. (18) A simple skill is one that an individual can perform with little practice. (22) Understanding why your athletes take part in sport is of vital importance. 2 to 3. (14) Calcium is important for bone and teeth formation. (11) Children have relatively long arms and legs at the beginning of puberty. (17) Skills learning involve the nervous system. (23) Goals should not only be decided by the coach. Give an explanation of the terminology as it is related to physical education and sports coaching. • Make sure you supply one fact per bullet 1. The mark allocation is given after each question. (10) Protein Nutrients Carbohydrates Minerals Fat Indemnity Negligence In loco parentis Liability Steroids 19 . • Complete the assignment in the space provided. Various questions are asked which cover the entire study guide. Complete the following questions in the space provided. PST312M/101 SEMESTER 02 ASSIGNMENT 02 – UNIQUE NUMBER: 619346 DUE DATE – 18 AUGUST 2016 WRITTEN COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT Assignment 02 requires more insight and understanding of various concepts of the study material. (10) 3 Underneath are a number of training principles which limit the risk of injuries. Discuss each principle. Discuss the implications for the coach during the Advance stage of learning. Name the components of fitness and discuss. (5) 20 . 2. (5) Progression Overload Specificity Variation Reversibility 4. PST312M/101 5. (5) 6. (6) 21 . (4) 7. Identify six possible precautions. Name different roles a coach has to play. Explain the difference between stimulants and steroids. The coach is a person of many parts. Safety and guarding against negligence is of the utmost importance in physical education. 8. (5) TOTAL: 50 X 2 = 100 22 . Describe the functions of the skeleton.