Question 1

Coaches are not only deemed responsible for the technical and skill development of athletes; they are also seen to be responsible for developing individuals beyond sport.

Accepted Answer

Coaches are often seen as role models and are responsible for shaping the character and behavior of their athletes, both on and off the field. They can teach valuable life skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication, and time management.

Question 2

Critically discuss the challenges of international change agents from high-income countries in conducting sport for development work in low- and middle-income countries.

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No Answer

Question 3

Discuss why, in recent years, it has become increasingly popular for change agents to combine sport-related development work with overseas travel.

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No Answer

Question 4

Training for change agents does NOT focus specifically on:&#10;A) designing learning programs&#10;B) fostering cultural activities&#10;C) developing social skills&#10;D) communicating sport-specific knowledge&#10;E) providing engagement opportunities

Accepted Answer

The other options all relate to training change agents in various aspects of social change work, such as program design, cultural activities, social skills, and engagement opportunities. However, communicating sport-specific knowledge is not directly related to social change work and is therefore not typically a focus of change agent training.

Question 5

Change agents are described as 'anchormen' or mediators between groups of people. They may include:&#10;A) community workers&#10;B) youth development professionals&#10;C) sport coaches&#10;D) volunteers&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are examples of change agents. Community workers, youth development professionals, sport coaches, and volunteers all have the potential to facilitate communication and collaboration between different groups of people, and work towards positive social change in their communities.

Question 6

A well-recognised problem in creating coach development resources is that a large proportion of the coach workforce are volunteer coaches who may not have:&#10;A) the willingness and/or time to devote to furthering their qualifications&#10;B) the skills to succeed in their jobs&#10;C) the knowledge of how to coach elite athletes&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Volunteer coaches may not have the same level of commitment or availability to devote to furthering their qualifications as professional coaches. This does not necessarily mean they lack the skills or knowledge needed to succeed in their roles.

Question 7

International change agents can benefit significantly from local input and participation during the design, management and delivery of SFD initiatives.

Accepted Answer

Local input and participation can provide valuable knowledge and insights into the specific cultural, social and economic contexts of the community, which can inform the design and implementation of effective initiatives. It can also increase community ownership of the project and create a sense of empowerment and investment in the success of the initiative.

Question 8

For many officials, umpiring is seen as a social outlet. Umpires may understand their involvement as an important part of their lives and part of their identity.

Accepted Answer

Many umpires view their role as a social outlet and an important part of their lives and identity.

Question 9

Models of sport development imply that officials are necessary personnel who are part of a comprehensive sport development system.

Accepted Answer

According to models of sport development, officials are considered necessary personnel who play a role in a comprehensive sport development system. They help to ensure fair play, enforce rules, and promote safety in sport.

Question 10

With national coach accreditation systems in place in Australia, specific coach development programs are centrally coordinated.

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Question 11

Volunteer coaches may work anywhere in a sport development system from community to elite levels.

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Question 12

Discuss why it is important that local communities receive an increased amount of management responsibilities for SFD projects over time, while external influence reduces.

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Deck 8: Coaches, Officials and Change Agents in Sport Development Pamm Phillips, Nico Schulenkorf