This document provides guidance for both tutors and students on the rules, regulations and officiating in sport unit. It outlines: 1. The unit aims to introduce learners to officiating in sport and explore the roles, skills and responsibilities of officials. 2. There are four learning outcomes covering the roles of officials, rules of a sport, reviewing official performance, and officiating a sport. 3. Guidance is given for both tutors and students on their roles and how to support learning through lesson delivery, assessments, discussions and practical experience of officiating.

1. Unit 218
Rules, regulations and officiating in sport
Tutor Guidance
1. Explain the unit outcomes and check understanding.
2. Present students with unit assessments and processes for submission.
3. Utilise the PowerPoint to support lesson delivery, and student understanding.
4. Allow for students to record lesson information to support them in their assessment.
5. Consolidate after each lesson.
6. Link theory lesson outcomes with practical delivery.
7. Consolidate and link the practical and theory aspects with the unit outcomes and assessment.
8. Utilise any and all resources to support and deliver the unit outcomes for example – quizzes,
risk assessments, health and safety checklist, injuries in football, video clips.
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2. Unit 218
Rules, regulations and officiating in sport
Student Guidance
1. Review the unit standards, on Blackboard.
2. Access unit assessment from Blackboard.
3. Save assessment in your documents.
4. Take part within group discussions.
5. Record notes/ findings from both practical and theory lessons.
6. Ask questions, to establish understanding.
7. Take active role within practical lessons.
8. Clear submission date and procedure.
9. Clearly read the assessment requirements for example, prepare a presentation, write a report,
produce a leaflet.
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3. Unit 218
Rules, regulations and officiating in sport
Unit aim
This unit introduces learners to officiating in sport. The unit enables learners to consider the
importance of the skills, qualities and responsibilities of officials as well as enabling them to explore
the different types and roles of officials in sport.
The unit has elements of practical performance and it is expected that learners are engaged with
the analysis and review of other officials as well as self-review. Learners are encouraged to
experience a range of officiating roles within the unit in order for them to gain good foundation
knowledge of officiating.
It is hoped that learners will gain a deeper insight into the importance of officiating and that they are
able to reflect upon the value of officials in maintaining sport. Learners should be encouraged to
develop their officiating further as a result of this unit.
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4. Unit 218
Rules, regulations and officiating in sport
Learning outcomes
There are four learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
218.1: Know the roles, skills, knowledge and responsibilities of sports officials
218.2: Know the rules and regulations of a sport
218.3: Be able to review the performance of officials in sport
218.4: Be able to officiate a sport
Guided learning hours
It is recommended that 35 hours should be allocated for this unit. This may be on a full or part-time
basis.
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5. Respect & trust
Is a 2 way thing
The greatest
discovery of
my generation
is that a
human being
can alter his
life by altering
his attitudes
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6. Outcome 1 Know the roles, skills, knowledge and responsibilities
of sports officials
Assessment Criteria
The learner can:
1. identify different types of sports officials
2. identify different roles of officials in sport
3. identify skills and knowledge required to be an effective official in sport
4. outline the responsibilities of sports officials.
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7. Outcome 1 Know the roles, skills, knowledge and responsibilities
of sports officials
Range
Types
Referees, line-judges, timekeepers, judges, scorers, assistant referees, umpires, video-referees,
‘extra’ officials (‘4th official’), stewards and/or marshals
Responsibilities
Fairness, equality, application of rules/laws; safety and well-being of
players/participants, spectators, supporters and other officials, clarity and consistency,
reports (match reports, safety reports, disciplinary reports), professional approach and
role-model (dress, language,
attitude)
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8. Outcome 1 Know the roles, skills, knowledge and responsibilities
of sports officials
Range
Roles
Judge, arbiter, decision-maker, timekeeper, scorekeeper, safety, role-model
Skills & Knowledge
Rules/laws of the game, communication (e.g. verbal, non-verbal - body language and
gestures, signs, use of whistle), developing and maintaining relationships, decision-making,
organisation
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9. ‘Your messages are mostly personal’
A good manager can, at best, make a team 10%
better. But a bad manager can make a team up to
50% worse
Giovanni Trapattoni
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10. Outcome 2 - Know the rules and regulations of a sport
Assessment Criteria
The learner can:
1. identify the key rules of a sport
2. identify the laws and regulations of a sport.
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11. Identify, then manage the differences
INSERT VISUAL
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12. Outcome 3 Be able to review the performance of officials in
sport
Practical skills
The learner can:
1. complete observation feedback forms on sports officials
2. identify strengths and areas for development in the performance of sports officials
Underpinning knowledge
The learner can:
1. describe how to review the performance of officials.
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13. Outcome 3 Understand participant(s)’ learning styles
Range
Strengths and areas for development
Against expected levels of competence, application of the rules, regulations and laws,
decision making managing discipline and conflict, use of signals and communication
methods, relationships with players/participants and officials (‘teamwork’), health,
safety and security
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14. Outcome 3 Understand participant(s)’ learning styles
Range
Learning styles and needs
Visual, audible, reading, kinaesthetic
Principles
Collaborative, formative, open, supportive
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15. Outcome 3 Understand participant(s)’ learning styles
Range
Learning styles and needs
Visual, audible, reading, kinaesthetic
Principles
Collaborative, formative, open, supportive
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16. You don’t have to
have been a horse
to become a good
jockey
Practice makes permanent
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17. Outcome 4 - Be able to officiate a sport
Practical skills
The learner can:
1. carry out an officiating role in a sport
2. review own performance
3. evaluate own strengths and areas for development in performance as a sports official
Underpinning knowledge
The learner can:
1. describe how to carry out the role of a sports official
2. describe methods to improve performance as a sports official.
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18. • INSERT VISUAL
The challenge
can be
personal
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19. The value of small-sided games
• Far more touches of the ball by all players (circa 180% +, Fenoglio 2004)
• More touches throughout all areas of the pitch
• More challenges of 1v1, increased final third and penalty area entries
• More shots on goal and development of technical skills by goalkeepers
• Repeated decision making experiences
• More individual responsibility – all players must attack and defend
• Positional variance at a young age to develop all round understanding
• Participation opportunities (all 12/14 can play)
• Rolling subs create more participation opportunities
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20. Futsal – A key part of player development
• For boys and girls, disability groups
• A format of small-sided football that has developmental value for coaches and
players alike
• A game that can make a contribution to the technical, tactical and physical
development of players – whether ultimately for Futsal or for football
• Reflects the successful player development format already adopted around the
world
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21. Futsal vs 5-a-side
What’s the Difference?
Futsal Traditional English Five-a-Side Football
Five players on court – rolling substitutions
Five players on court – limited substitutions
Played to lines. Ball is returned to play with a ‘Kick In’.
Controlled by 4 seconds to re-start play.
No ‘by’ or ‘Goal’ lines – uses rebound boards or walls so
ball is constantly in play but not necessarily with player
contact
Use of established pitch dimensions
Pitch size dictated by halls so no consistency
All players are allowed to enter each penalty area Only the Goalkeeper is permitted to enter penalty area
No height restriction on ball Use of restrictions on height of ball – e.g: head height
Use of indoor goals goals (3m x 2m).
Use of rectangular goals unique to British 5-a-side (4m x
1m)
Use of Futsal ball (size 4, 30% reduced bounce) Uses a standard size and regulation bounce football –
hard to control and less player contact
5 Foul Limit - No wall for Direct Free Kick after 5th Foul Unlimited Fouls
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22. A Futsal court explained
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23. Futsal - Goalkeeping
• A Futsal goalkeeper will possess similar skills to that of a football goalkeeper
• In Futsal, as with football, distribution skills and the application of distribution
techniques are key to setting up attacks
• At an early age, Futsal goalkeepers should understand the role of outfield players
and be able to demonstrate outfield competencies
• Futsal players should show competencies in all positions at a young age
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