This document outlines the key qualities needed for officiating officials, which include physical, emotional, mental, and social qualities. Physically, officials need fitness to perform their tasks without undue fatigue. Emotionally, they require confidence and the ability to handle complaints without compromising integrity. Mentally, officials need toughness to prepare for games. Socially, they must be able to deal with others in any situation. The document also lists ethics and guidelines for officials, such as acting with integrity, fairness, respect, professionalism, and adhering to legal standards.
3. PHYSICAL QUALITIES
As has been defined in preceding modules
in physical education, physical fitness is
the capacity of an individual to perform his
or her daily tasks without undue fatigue
and still has extra energy for recreation
and emergencies.
4. EMOTIONAL QUALITIES
EMOTIONAL READINESS OF AN OFFICIATING
OFFICIAL
EMOTIONAL ATTRIBUTES THAT AN
OFFICIATING OFFICIAL SHOULD POSSESS
INCLUDE CONFIDENCE. IT IS HAVING BELIEF
IN ONESELF
5. SOCIAL QUALITIES
Social qualities refer to the ability to deal
with others at any given situation.
Complaints are inevitable in a game. It is
the ability of an officiating official to settle
disputes without sacrificing the integrity of
a game and the officiating team.
6. MENTAL QUALITIES
JUST AS PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL QUALITIES ARE
ESSENTIAL, MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS ARE ALSO
EQUALLY NECESSARY. MENTAL TOUGHNESS IS THE
TERM USED TO REFER TO ALL OF THE QUALITIES
PERTAINING TO ONES MENTAL PREPARATIONS IN
OFFICIATING A GAME.
8. a. Be a benefit and cause no harm
b. Be accurate and responsible
c. Be supportive of other participants
and loyal to our sport organizations
d. Act with integrity
9. e. Act with fairness
b. Show respect for participants rights and dignity
c. Exhibit professionalism
d. Model appropriate health habits
10. e. Adhere to legal standards
b. protect vulnerable persons
11. QUESTIONS:
IF YOU WERE AN OFFICIAL, WHICH OF THE VALUES AND
CHARACTERISTICS SHOULD YOU POSSESS FOR THE
REST OF YOUR LIFE? WHY?
WHICH OF THE VALUES AND CHARACTERISTICS IS THE
MOST IMPORTANT FOR AN OFFICIAL TO POSSESS?
WHY?