LCPE: Rules, rituals and conventions

Rules:

Terms that are agreed upon by participants, to define what actions are permitted and not permitted, as well non-negotiable requirements that must be met and upheld before, during and after participating

Examples of rules

Safety equipment

Scoring requirements

Positional restrictions

Anti dopeing rules

Conventions:

A way in which something is normally done (unwritten laws of sport .eg. Shake hands after game)

Rituals:

A behaviour/ action that a sport performer carries out with the belief these behaviours have an impact on their performance

.Eg. Rituals?

Wearing “lucky” clothes

Free kick takers pre kick routine

Effective communication:

Delivering a message and the reciever understands exactly what you intend

Efficient communication:

You deliver your message quickly in a way that allowed the receiver to hear/interpret/make use of it

How to improve effectiveness of communication

• Listen done interrupt

• Use basic language

• Prepare key messages beforehand

• Use tone/volume of voice to get your point across

How should an official manage conflict

1. Stay calm underpressure: replace emotion with logic

2. Transparent decision making

3. Provide options for players .eg verbal warning.