National School Sport Week

I am working with Nathan Baker, we have decided to choose archery for our activity. We have chosen archery because it's fun, different and an Olympic event.

My cross country roles and responsibilities

My individual responsibilities for the cross country event being held on the 2nd November 2011 are as follows:

• I must cone out my specific corner of the course to ensure runners are aware of which way to run.
• I must remember the correct equipment I need for the entirety of the event.
• I must remember to wear a high visibility jacket.
• I must ensure I leave the playing fields in the same condition as I found them.

Cross country to do list

Here is a list of jobs that are required to be completed on the 2nd November 2011, when the annual BANES cross country event takes place at the Odd Down playing fields. These jobs being completed will ensure that the event runs smoothly and successfully.

Before-

• Key points of the course need to be coned off to ensure the runners are aware of which way they are running.
• High visibility jackets need to be handed out to all event officials, to ensure the runners know who they can talk to for information and so they can be seen in poor weather conditions.
• The start/finish line needs to be made visible and the funnel finish needs to be erected.
• Turn up on time.
• Ensure the course is safe.
• Make sure all the runners are wearing the correct kit.
• Bring the necessary equipment to set out the course.
• Prepare tickets for competing athletes.
• Prepare the IT equipment for the race officials to log the race results.

During-

• School teachers need to be made aware of what time each race is running and who will be running in each event.
• Each official needs to be posted on their point of the course to ensure the race runs as smoothly as possible and the runners are fully aware of what is required of them.
• Ensure each individual race is started at the right time and the participants complete the correct number of laps.
• Keep a look out for injuries to the runners and report any to the race director.
• Hand out completion tickets to each runner than completes the race he/she is participating in.
• Act responsibly.
• Report cheaters.
• Encourage all of the runners.

After-

• Ensure the track is clear after the race.
• Ensure all equipment is collected and the fields are left clear and tidy.
• Ensure all tickets have been handed in and logged.
• Give positive feedback to teachers and most importantly athletes.

Coaching review of Jack Robinson

Today whilst at St Michael's primary school, I observed Jack Robinson whilst he was delivering a coaching session to a group of year six pupils. I was focusing my attention on seven aspects of his coaching. These aspects were his confidence, the delivery of the session, his voice, the content of the session, the inclusion of Olympic values in the session, his children skills and finally his time keeping.

Confidence - Jacks confidence was very, very good throughout his session. He was confident to the extent where he could comfortably coach a session without assistance after only a few weeks of being in sixth form.

Delivery of session - Because Jack has so much confidence and ability; he easily delivers a high level of sports coaching without being out of his comfort zone.

Voice - Jack spoke very clearly to all the participants of the session. He adjusted his typical voice and tone to suit the age and understanding of the pupils he was coaching. The children had absolutely no problems understanding everything Jack said.

Content of session - Jacks content of his session was very relevant to the Olympic value of courage. His "mine field" game was extremely engaging for all of the children. The children walking through the "mine field" would of course have been engaged but also the children guiding were very engaged. Jacks game required courage from the children to walk through the course blindfolded.

Inclusion of Olympic values - Jack opened each session with an explanation of his Olympic value "courage". The children all seemed to show a clear understanding of what courage was and the session content related to this a lot.

Children skills - As Jack was coaching groups of year six children it was very important for him to get onto the children’s level as far as talking to them was concerned. The children remained engaged at all times as? Jack was very good at keeping the session fun and entertaining.

Time keeping - Jacks time keeping was very good. The children all got a fair amount of goes at the game and all of the groups got an equal amount of time playing the game.

First Olympic Value Festival - Evaluation

I was unaware that the session held on the 12th September was taking place. Because of this I was unable to attend. I will make sure I attend the following session whenever it may be.

When I coach my first session I will ensure that I set up the equipment for the session quickly and safely, make sure that my partner and I are clear on the content of our session, make sure we (my partner and I) time the session accurately with stopwatches and finally I will ensure that we both operate a six minute rotation system in which one of us can set up the equipment and the other can do the coaching.