Mini Tennis Coaching

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1 COMHAIRLE NÁISIÚNTA NA gcáilíochtaí GAIRMOIDEACHAIS NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR VOCATIONAL AWARDS Draft Module Descriptor Mini Tennis Coaching Level 5 N

2 1 Title Mini Tennis Coaching 2 Code N Level 5 4 Value 2 5 Purpose This module aims to provide learners with the skills and experience necessary to bring beginners from mini tennis to midi tennis and to develop these players technically, tactically, physically and psychologically through Phase 1 of the Tennis Ireland Player Development Pathway. 6 Preferred Entry Level FETAC Level 4, Leaving Certificate or equivalent 7 Special Requirements Providers: Learners: The content and delivery for this module must comply with the criteria outlined in the National Coaching Development Programme. The prior approval of Tennis Ireland is required. Evidence of this approval must be displayed using the approval form at the end of this module descriptor. Learners must be 18 years of age or over on completion of the module. 8 General Aims This module aims to enable the learner to: 8.1 Develop their tennis playing standard so that he or she can develop within the sport and progress in coaching 8.2 Assist players in making the transition from mini-tennis to miditennis as outlined in Phase 1 of the Tennis Ireland player development Pathway 8.3 Assist with coaching in schools, clubs or in parks tennis 8.4 Demonstrate Tennis Irelands Good practice guidelines for working with children

3 9 Units Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Tennis Competencies Tactical Capacities Technical capacities Mental Capacities Physical Capacities Lifestyle Capacities Personal Capacities Coaching Capacities Child Protection 10 Specific Learning Outcomes Unit 1 Tennis Competencies demonstrate basic skills associated with phase 1 of the player pathway demonstrate clear understanding of the key phases of play appropriate for this level demonstrate, in a coaching situation, basic knowledge of simple tennis skills and principles as they apply to playing singles and doubles at this level display a knowledge and understanding of the rules of tennis Unit 2 Tactical Capacities explain and demonstrate the strategies; keep the ball in play, play deep, exploit an opponents weakness, make your opponent move and cover the court explain and demonstrate tactical situations for players at this level Unit 3 Technical Capacities explain and demonstrate the technical adaptations required for a participant in mini-tennis Implement the Tennis Ireland mini tennis progressions Introduce modified skills of different sports Recommend the use of appropriate equipment

4 Unit 4 Mental Capacities assist participants to increase self-esteem through an emphasis on personal improvement set achievable goals for participants develop a positive attitude to winning and losing Develop participants confidence in executing basic technical and tactical skills encourage participants to co-operate with each other Unit 5 Physical Capacities Develop fundamental movement skills Implement exercises to improve throwing and catching skills Implement exercises to develop participants agility, balance, coordination and speed Integrate physical components into a dynamic warm-up appropriate to the age and ability of the participants Unit 6 Lifestyle capacities Promote involvement in multi-sports Apply aspects of safety in relation to the game Encourage correct nutrition and hydration practice Unit 7 Personal capacities demonstrate a positive approach to the concept of fair play Promote FUN through participation in sport Instill a positive attitude by the participants Demonstrate good teamwork and interaction skills Unit 8 Coaching Capacities plan and conduct an effective group coaching session, recognising the need for FUN, participation, and progress

5 assist, instruct and provide feedback on specific topics display awareness of the major issues relating to safety explain the need to integrate participants with disabilities into activities explain the role of communication in the coaching process identify the qualities which contribute to effective coaching Observe participants during activities and provide positive feedback Unit 9 Child Protection demonstrate an understanding of principles underlying the Code of Ethics of Good Practice in Children s Sport

6 11 Assessment Summary Tennis Competencies mandatory Practical Coaching (logbook) 100% 11.1 Technique Tennis Competencies Format The tennis competencies should be performed to a level which will enable the candidate to appreciate their role in the context of the game and demonstrate them in assisting with mini tennis programmes 11.2 Technique Practical Coaching Weighting 100% Format The examination will be based on teaching a group of four mini tennis pupils [age 6-9] The examination will be 30 minutes in duration The format of the examination will be as follows: welcome; warm-up; physical capacity; technical capacity; wrap-up 12. Performance Criteria 12.1 Tennis Competencies The competencies to be displayed are listed on the Individual Candidate Marking Sheet 1. Successful demonstration of the skills will be required on three out of five attempts Practical Coaching The candidate will be marked according to the performance criteria set out in the Individual Candidate Marking Sheet Grading Pass 50%-64% Merit 65%-79% Distinction 80%-100%

7 Individual Candidate Marking Sheet 1 Mini Tennis Coaching N22970 Tennis Competencies Weighting 0% Candidate Name: PPSN.: Centre: Centre Code.: The following skills should be performed on a mini tennis court with mini balls which will enable the candidate to appreciate their role in the context of tennis and to demonstrate them in coaching sessions. Indicate with a tick where the candidate can perform the skills satisfactorily. Successful completion will be required on three out of five attempts. Assessment Criteria Competent 1. Rally forehand/ forehand 10 shots 2. Rally backhand/ backhand 10 shots 3. Serve to 2 different directions (advantage and deuce court) 4. Volley from net to player at baseline: forehand volley 10 shots backhand volley 10 shots 5. Rally from baseline to net player 10 shots 6. Send forehand 2 different distances using height 7. Send backhand volley 2 different directions 8. Receive a ball at two different directions (groundstrokes) 9. Receive a ball at two different distances (forehand) 10. Receive high and low balls on volley 11. Demonstrate ability to hit an attacking shot using one or more of the five ball controls 12. Demonstrate ability to defend using one or more of the 5 ball controls Assessor s Signature: Date: External Examiner s Signature: Date:

8 Individual Candidate Marking Sheet 2 Mini Tennis Coaching N22970 Practical Coaching Weighting 100% Candidate Name: PPSN.: Centre: Centre Code.: Performance Criteria Maximum Mark Candidate Mark Practical Coaching Welcome 6 Warm-up 15 Physical capacity 40 Technical capacity 34 Wrap up 5 Sub-Total 100 TOTAL 100 Assessor s Signature: Date: External Examiner s Signature: Date:

9 FETAC Module Results Summary Sheet Module Mini Tennis Coaching Module Code: N22970 Elements of Assessment Practical Coaching Grade* Maximum Marks per Element of Assessment 100% Candidate Name PPSN Signed: Teacher/ Tutor: Date: This sheet is for teacher/ tutors to record the overall marks of individual candidates. It should be retained in the centre. The marks awarded should be transferred to the official FETAC Module Results Sheet issued to centres before the visit of the external examiner. Grade* D: % M: 65 79% P: 50 64% U: 0 49% W: Candidates who did not present for assessment

10 EVIDENCE OF APPROVAL TENNIS IRELAND MINI TENNIS COACHING A special requirement of this module is that the provider must secure the approval of Tennis Ireland. To apply for approval, complete the form below and send it to Tennis Ireland. Once approved, Tennis Ireland will return a signed copy to you. The signed copy should be held in the centre as evidence of approval and should be available for the FETAC External Examiner. This process must take place in conjunction with normal FETAC application procedure. This form is evidence that Tennis Ireland has approved this centre to run the module Mini Tennis Coaching. Section 1 THIS SECTION SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY THE CENTRE (submit to Tennis Ireland) FETAC Module Title and Level Mini Tennis Coaching Level 5 FETAC Module Code? Centre Name Centre Address Centre Roll Number Name(s) of contact person Name(s) of module tutor(s) Qualifications of module tutor(s) Name and qualification of person who will assess the module Mini Tennis Coaching Level 5 (note: this must be agreed with Tennis Ireland) Number of Candidates Approximate date of practical assessment (please note that Tennis Ireland requires a minimum of one month s written notice of examination dates) Signature Centre Principal/ Director Date Section 2 Contact name for Tennis Ireland Address of Tennis Ireland Signature Tennis Ireland Roger Geraghty Tennis Ireland Dublin City University Glasnevin Dublin 9 Tel: Date