Coaching and Officiating of Games

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.4.LI.2 - Apply the concepts, and principles of coaching and officiating in the performance of net games.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Demonstrate the application of coaching concepts such as observation, feedback, and motivation during a simulated net game practice session.
Apply officiating principles including rule enforcement, positioning, and whistle control while managing a practice match.
Execute effective communication techniques (verbal and non-verbal signals) as both coach and official during role-play scenarios.
Analyse and provide respectful, constructive feedback to peers on their coaching and officiating performance using established criteria.
Transfer coaching and officiating principles from one net game (e.g., volleyball) to another (e.g., badminton or table tennis) during game performance.

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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.2 - Apply the concepts, and principles of coaching and officiating in the performance of net games.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 15 (Week 35 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)

Activity-based learning: Learners in groups, role play coaching and officiating of net games. Peers observe and comment in a respectful manner.
Project-Based Learning: Learners play coaching and officiating roles in their various schoolhouse teams and community teams to improve performance excellence in net games.
Assessment (1.3.4.AS.2). 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