1. Coaching: The Art and Science “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Malcolm X

2. Examination Sunday December 9, 2012 LAS – B (CSE – B) 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Type of Exam (probably) True/False – up to 20% Multiple Choice – up to 30% Short Answer – up to 40% Long Answer – up to 25%

3. Sport Participation Why athletes drop out. Self Esteem Indicators of low self esteem Suggestions Coaching the Spirit of Sport

4. Involvement in Activities Mills Report Student Activities Integral in Education Results of studies Relationship to Successful People

5. Teaching and Learning Core Competencies Self Monitoring My Practice Plan Performance and Learning Dimensions of Learning Rate of Improvement Preferred Learning Styles Scan pgs 17-24 Know Appendix 6 – Recommended teaching Methods

6. Teaching and Learning Key factors to consider in assessing teaching effectiveness Organization and set up Explanations and demonstrations Observations Interventions and Feedback Creating a Positive Learning Environment Omit appendices 3, 4, 5

7. Long Term Athlete Development Shortcomings of Canadian Sport System Consequences of Shortcomings Why LTAD What is LTAD Stages of LTAD Characteristics and recommendations 10 Key Factors Influencing LTAD Concepts and Definitions LTAD Summary

8. Design a Sport Program Core Competencies Program vs Team Definitions and Concepts Sport Form Training Model Training State Progression of Sport Form in Season Workbook vs Exam Slide (pgs to study) Major Questions to Consider When Putting together a Sport Program Periodization and Phases Omit appendices

9. Basic Mental Skills Core Competencies Components of Performance Ideal Performance State Mental Strategies of Successful Athletes Lecture and reference manual Role of the Coach in Mental Preparation Spotting Focus and Anxiety Problems

10. Basic Mental Skills Attentional Control Definitions Attentional Dimensions Focus shifts Distractors Scan pgs 15-20

11. Basic Mental Skills Emotional Control Anxiety and definitions Relevance to Performance Common causes of Negative Anxiety Arousal and Performance Managing Anxiety (scan pgs 33-35) Setting Goals (scan pgs 42-43) Planning for Mental Preparation

12. Canadian Sport Culture The future is up to YOU! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsyd2ZvggvE