This document outlines the introduction to a practical team sports session. It discusses learning outcomes related to demonstrating skills, techniques, and tactics in selected sports. It also covers understanding rules, regulations, scoring systems and the roles and responsibilities of officials. Finally, it mentions that assignments will be completed over the year and placed on itsLearning, and outlines rules for the sessions such as arriving on time in proper kit and fully participating.

1. Session 1 Introduction Practical Team Sports

2. Be able to demonstrate a range of skills, techniques and tactics in selected sports. Skills and techniques: required to perform the sport effectively e.g. passing, receiving, shooting, dribbling, heading, tumbling, striking, throwing, starting, footwork, bowling, intercepting/tackling, dodging, creating space Tactics: e.g. defensive, offensive, set plays, formations, marking, communication Recording evidence: e.gdiary, logbook, portfolio, video, audio, observation record, witness testimony, feedback sheets Learning Outcomes 1

3. Sports

4. Know the rules, regulations and scoring systems of selected sports. Rules: rules (or laws) applied by the national or international governing body for the sport Regulations: e.g. players and participants, equipment, playing surface, facilities, health and safety, time, officials (referee, umpire, judge, starter, timekeeper) Scoring systems: method of scoring goals or points; method and requirements of victory 2

5. Know the roles and responsibilities of officials in selected sports. Roles:eg umpire, referee, judge, scorer, timekeeper, assistants, starter, table officials, 3rd umpire, 4th official Responsibilities: eg appearance, equipment, fitness, qualifications, interpretation and application of rules, control of players, accountability to spectators, health and safety (equipment, facilities, players), fair play, use of technology, effective communication (voice, whistle, signals) 3

6. Be able to review sports performance. Performance: eg specific to sport, statistics and data, scoring and conceding, time, distance, height, passes, interceptions, discipline Analysis: observation checklist; strengths and areas for improvement eg demonstration of skills, techniques and tactics, knowledge, application and respect for the rules and regulations, communication, teamwork, preparation, health and safety Review: feedback eg from participants, supervisors, peers, observers; strengths and areas for improvement Improvements: short-term and long-term goals eg individual skills, tactics and teamwork, fitness, training programme, use of technology, courses, where to seek help and advice 4

7. The assignments. One assignment (booklet) 9– Pass criteria 5– Merit criteria 2 – Distinction criteria. These will be completed over the year and mainly in your own time. Placed on itsLearning. assignments

8. Arrive on-time and you must be in kit. (if you are late or not in kit you’ll not be allowed to come into the session). All work must be completed on time. Some work will be set that you have to complete before the next session. Full participation for all sports. If you are injured you be still taking part; i.e. Leading part of the session, officials, assessment of others. Rules of the sessions