SHS1 Physical Education Health Elective · Semester 2 Week 14: Coaching and Officiating of Games

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.4.LI.1 - Discuss the concepts and principles of coaching and officiating of net games.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the terms “coaching” and “officiating” in the context of net games such as badminton, tennis, table tennis and volleyball.
Explain at least four key principles of effective coaching (e.g., communication, motivation, planning, feedback) and four principles of officiating (e.g., impartiality, consistency, knowledge of rules, game management).
Distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of a coach and those of an official in a net game.
Discuss, in small groups, how coaching and officiating principles apply to a specific net game, and present findings to the class with justification.
Reflect on the importance of respect, tolerance and unity in coaching and officiating relationships, applying Ghanaian values of fair play.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Academic and Career Pathways (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Coaching and Officiating of Games (3.4)
Content standard: 1.3.4.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding and application of the concepts and principles of coaching and officiating of net games. (E.g., badminton, tennis, table tennis and volleyball) 1.3.4.LO.1 Apply concepts and principles of coaching and officiating in the performance and management of net games.
Indicator: 1.3.4.LI.1 - Discuss the concepts and principles of coaching and officiating of net games.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 14 (Week 34 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 53

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Group work: Learners in groups, research from available relevant sources such as; (books, journals, internet, etc.) and discuss concepts and principles of coaching and officiating of net games. Learners make presentations to justify their findings.
Activity-based learning: Using suitable approaches, learners plan on coaching and officiating net games for execution. Learners share plans with the whole class for comments. Encourage them to learn to tolerate and respect other's opinions.
Assessment (1.3.4.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Charts/pictures of professionals
- Coursebooks
- Videos
- ICT tools e.g., Laptops, phones, projectors