1. BTEC Level 2 Sport Unit 2 – Practical Sports Performance
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Rules, Regulations and Scoring Systems
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2. Objectives
To consider the different rules, regulations and scoring systems from 2 selected sports.
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3. Introduction What does this task involve?
We need to cover the following:
Rules or Laws as regulated by the national or international governing body for the sport (for example – FIFA laws of football, IRB laws of rugby, BWF rules of badminton, IOF rules of orienteering)
Regulations (for example – relating to players and participants, equipment, playing surface, facilities, health and safety, time, officials (referee, umpire, judge, starter, timekeeper)).
Scoring Systems (for example - the method of scoring goals or points, method and or requirements of victory
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4. First off…
Choose two sports – make sure that they have CLEAR rules, regulations and scoring systems!
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5. Rules… These can be defined as:
“one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity.”
In sport, rules are basically what you can and cannot do – so let’s think about some of the rules that we might come across.
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6. Regulations… Regulations can be defined as:
“a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.”
So consider these in relation to your chosen sports – this could be the size of the playing area, the specific equipment…
Have you ever heard the phrase “regulation size”?
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7. So…let’s think about some examples…
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8. The playing area…
The field on which rugby is played must meet certain criteria.
Click on the image to the left to find out more about the specifics relating to the playing area of rugby.
For your 2 sports – you need to explain whether there is a specific playing area, what the layout should be, and any specific information relating to it such as lines/markings.
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9. Equipment… Clearly in rugby the ball has to be a certain shape.
As well as this, it should be a certain size:
length mm
circumference, long way round mm
circumference, short way round mm
weight gms
the air pressure in the ball at the start of the game must be in range kg/sq cm or lbs/sq inch
What equipment is required in your chosen sports?
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10. Number of players…
15 players on each side, 7 substitutions allowed – simple!
What about in your chosen sports?
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11. Clothing and Footwear…
What clothing is required for the sports you have chosen to investigate?
Should they be a specific colour?
Are there any exceptions?
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12. Time…
Two 40 minute halves, maximum of 10 minutes half-time break – in rugby at least!
What about your chosen sports? You need to explain the time limits that are put on the sports.
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13. Officials…
We’ll touch more on this in a later task – but for the purposes of this task – what officials are required in your sport?
Think about rugby – linesmen, referee etc…
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14. What you can and can’t do…
Here’s where things get really specific to your sport.
So in rugby – you cannot:
Pass the ball forwards.
Collapse the scrum.
Be “offside”.
Knock on.
High tackle.
Handle the ball on the ground once tackled.
What about in your chosen sports? What specifics CAN you do and what CAN’T you do?
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15. What about scoring systems?
How do you score points in your chosen sports?
In rugby:
Score a try = 5 points
Convert the try = 2 points
Drop Goal = 3 points
Penalty Goal = 3 points
Clearly in each sport this will be different – make sure you are clear about HOW points are scored, and the numbers awarded!
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16. Method of Victory…
In rugby this is easy – the team with the most points at the end of the match wins – job done!
What about in your chosen sport? How is the winner decided? Are there different situations that call for different outcomes?
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17. Your work… Remember: Be clear – don’t waffle! DO NOT COPY AND PASTE!!!
Keep a record of any sources you use.
Make sure you cover 2 sports.
Use images to back up your statements, but make sure they are relevant to the sports!
Put your name as your header on each page.
Make sure you save it under the file name “Unit 2 Task 1 Rules”
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