Coaching and Officiating of Games

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.4.LI.2 - Apply the concepts and principles of coaching and officiating in the performance of ball or invasion games.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Demonstrate the role of a coach during a practice session of an invasion game (e.g., football, basketball, or handball) by giving clear instructions and organising players into positions.
Apply officiating principles by correctly signalling at least three different infringements or restarts during a modified invasion game.
Execute effective communication strategies (verbal and non-verbal) as a coach or referee during game play, showing confidence and clarity.
Analyse a short game scenario and make one coaching decision and one officiating decision that improve the flow or performance of the game.
Reflect on their own performance in coaching and officiating roles, identifying one strength and one area for improvement.

This lesson builds on Week 14 (Indicator 2.3.4.LI.1) where learners examined the concepts and principles of coaching and officiating. This week, learners move from understanding to application, putting those principles into action in game situations.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Academic and Career Pathways (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Coaching and Officiating of Games (3.4)
Content standard: 2.3.4.CS.1 - Demonstrate understanding in the application of the concepts and principles of coaching and officiating of invasion games. (E.g., Football, field hockey, basketball, handball, netball etc.) 2.3.4.LO.1 Apply concepts and principles of coaching and officiating to improve performance and management of invasion games
Indicator: 2.3.4.LI.2 - Apply the concepts and principles of coaching and officiating in the performance of ball or invasion 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. 87

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Activity-based learning: Learners in groups, role play coaching and officiating of ball or invasion games.
Project-Based Learning: Learners play coaching and officiating roles in their various schoolhouse teams as well as in their community teams to improve performance excellence in ball or invasion games.
Assessment (2.3.4.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:
- Balls (Handball, Volleyball, Football, Netball, Basketball, Hockey)
- Bibs
- Whistles
- Projector
- Laptop
- Cell phone
- Markers
- Cones etc.