PROGRAMME OF MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST-DEGREE SPORTS INSTRUCTORS
(art. A212-116 and A212-131)
The programme aims, through a global approach to behaviour, to enlighten the future sports educator about the participant in relation to motor learning and the practice of physical and sports activities based on data:
– biomechanical;
– physiological;
– psychological.
It also aims to broaden the educator’s field of knowledge based on notions of management, promotion and communication.
Finally, it promotes sportsmanship.
1. Biological sciences :- from a biomechanical point of view with a view to the efficiency of the sporting movement and prevention:
– general notions of biomechanics: using conventional language, focus on functional anatomy, also mentioning safety principles;
– from a physiological point of view:
– the main adaptations of the body to exercise;
– the concept of training: definition and implementation of objectives, cycles, sessions, exercises, assessment tests;
– the concept of prevention and recovery;
– hygiene rules (diet, rehydration, sleep, body care, doping, etc.)..).
2. Human sciences:
Knowledge and understanding of different publics:
– identification of the characteristics of a public: aptitude, motivations, representations of the activity;
– identification of the essential historical, sociological and cultural determinants which influence the behaviour of the public.
Leading a group or a public:
– analysis of the expectations of the public;
– definition of a programme of actions and activities;
– leading, monitoring and evaluation of all the activities in the project;
– analysis of the results.
Teaching physical and sports activities:
– defining the objectives, content and methods of intervention with a view to learning or perfecting technique in relation to the public and its environment;
– implementing consistent practice in relation to the objectives;
– effective transmission of knowledge;
– regulating the mode of intervention;
– the relationship with others or with the group.
3. Institutional, socio-economic and legal framework:
– the main socio-economic and political players at national, regional and local level involved in the field of sports and leisure activities, their missions, roles and competences;
– the different sports regulations.
The legal environment of the activity (institutional, legislative, regulatory, contractual):
– knowledge of the characteristics of the profession of sports educator (the different statutes allowing the exercise of the profession, the essential notions of employment law, the regulations specific to APS, the main tax and social rules relating to the practice);
– the legislative and regulatory framework for the organisation of APS;
– the French regulations for APS and those of the European Union.
4Management, promotion, communication linked to the fields of activity of PSA:
Project management:
– the first elements of a specification concerning a project;
– the critical points in the progress of a project or dossier;
– costs and resources;
– the resources corresponding to each task;
– the management schedule for the project in question;
– the logistics of a small-scale event (transport, accommodation, approaching the public, equipment management).
Notions of the administration of an employing organisation (public, voluntary, commercial):
– promotional actions relating to its field of activity;
– organisation and implementation.
Communication techniques:
– reception;
– formatting simple messages (poster, announcement, electronic newsletter, etc.), promotional messages;
– use of local communication channels to promote an event and the employing organisation.
5. Sportsmanship:
– the need for and importance of refereeing; referees, an essential role in organising and protecting the game;
– general refereeing concepts;
– respect for others;
– for the referee and his decisions;
– for opponents and their differences. (Verbal or physical aggression, incorrect comments and inappropriate gestures should be avoided and elegance of gesture and behaviour should be valued.)
The new problems facing society:
– welcoming sensitive populations (difficult neighbourhoods, disadvantaged groups, etc.).