Coaching and Officiating of Athletics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.5.LI.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define coaching and officiating in the context of throw events (shot put, discus, javelin, hammer) and explain why both roles are essential for a well-managed competition.
Identify and describe at least three key coaching principles (safety, technique analysis, athlete development) that apply specifically to throw events.
Identify and describe at least three key officiating principles (fairness, rule enforcement, accurate measurement) that apply specifically to throw events.
Differentiate between the roles and responsibilities of a coach and an official in a throw event setting, giving at least two examples for each role.
Work in a group to research and present findings on how coaching and officiating principles work together to ensure the successful execution of a throw event.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Academic and Career Pathways (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Coaching and Officiating of Athletics (3.5)
Content standard: 1.3.5.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding in the application of the concepts and principles of coaching and officiating of throw events. (E.g., Shot Put, discus, javelin, hammer) 1.3.5.LO.1 Apply concepts and principles of coaching and officiating in the performance and management of Field Events.
Indicator: 1.3.5.LI.1 - Discuss the concepts and principles of coaching and officiating of throw events.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 17 (Week 37 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. 56

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Group work: Learners in suitable grouping, research from available relevant sources such as; (books, journals, internet, etc.) and discuss concepts and principles of coaching and officiating of throw events.
Learners make presentations to justify their findings.
Activity-based learning: Using suitable approaches, learners draw up a plan for coaching and officiating throw events for execution.
Assessment (1.3.5.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:
- Whistles
- Stopwatches
- Markers
- Cones
- Bibs
- Javelin missiles
- Discus missiles
- Shot put missiles
- High jump upright and crossbar
- Pole vault upright and crossbar
- Landing foam
- Stepping board
- Tape measure
- Laptops
- Projector
- Cell phones etc.