Roles and Functions

Miss Ferrie

ROLES AND FUNCTIONS

• For all activities people are required to take different roles.

• A ‘role’ is the part a person plays in the activity E.g. Player Referee Coach

Each role has a different “Function”, I.e. what they do/their purpose.

- There are a number of different roles that players can adopt during their performance. - Each role has a different function/purpose.

Role: Defender in Hockey Function: To stop goals from being scored. Role: Setter in Volleyball Function: To set up the attack for their team.

*Complete question 1 on worksheet*

PLAYERS

OFFICIALS- Not all people chose the role of a

player/competitor.

- Some people chose the role of an Official E.g. Referee Timekeeper Umpire

Judge Starter

The function of “Officials” are to ensure the game is played fairly and all players follow the written rules.

* Complete question 2 on worksheet *

SUPPORTER

-In some activities it is useful to have someone who is able to hold you in position whilst you practice a skill.

-Example????????

Role: Supporter in Gymnastics

Function: To support the performer during

practice. I.e. holding the performers

hips during a headstand to help stop

them from falling over.

Helper

- Supporting is not the only way to help someone.- You can help them by other methods; * Feeding the ball/shuttle to partner to help

them practice a skill. * Using a checklist to note down points about their performance so the performer can find out what they need to do in order to improve. * Spotter at a trampoline

* Complete question 3 on worksheet *

COACH

- This is the person who works to improve the skill level of the team.

- Work out the tactics for the team E.g Exploit opponents weaknesses and make advantage of your teams strengths.

* Complete question 4 on worksheet *

PHYSICAL QUALITIES

                                                                            

- Relate to a persons physical appearance. - They can dictate the role a performer takes.

• SMALL

• TALL

• FAST • S-L-O-W• FLEXIBLE

• AGILE• STRONG

PHYSICAL QUALITIES

PERSONAL QUALITIES

- Relates to a persons personality - Ends in “tion”

• Concentration• Motivation

• Determination• Co-operation• Consideration

• Leadership• Fairness

* Complete question 5 on worksheet *

PERSONAL QUALITIES