Officiating & Refereeing

Sports · Intermediate · 40 hours

The craft of the match official: the official's role, the laws of the game, decision-making, positioning, game management, fitness, handling pressure and officiating pathways in SA.

What you'll learn

• Understand the role of a match official
• Know how to apply the rules of a sport
• Understand decision-making and positioning
• Manage games and handle pressure
• Understand officiating pathways in South Africa

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Officiating
• Module 2: The Role of the Official
• Module 3: Rules & Laws of the Game
• Module 4: Decision-Making
• Module 5: Positioning & Mechanics
• Module 6: Communication & Game Management
• Module 7: Fitness for Officials
• Module 8: Handling Pressure & Conflict
• Module 9: Officiating Pathways in SA
• Module 10: Developing as an Official
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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