Course |
Target group |
Purpose |
Prerequisites |
Assessment |
Time (hrs) |
Assistant Coach |
First-time coaches, parents and volunteers |
An introduction to basic coaching concepts, where the coach can assist a level 1 or higher club coach in the delivery of a session |
None |
No assessment requirements |
8 hours |
Assistant Leader |
Leaders, parents and volunteers |
An introduction to the fundamentals of athletic movement for children in a fun environment |
None |
No assessment requirements |
8 hours |
Level 1 |
Beginner coaches, teachers, parents and volunteers |
How to plan, conduct and evaluate a safe, effective coaching session at the novice level, to introduce the basic skills of athletics to young athletes |
Assistant Coach or Athletics Leader |
Assessed on course on planning and delivery of short coaching session to peers |
2 weekends |
Level 2 |
Coaches seeking to develop their knowledge and to move with their athletes to coach at a higher level |
How to plan, implement and evaluate a developmental series of coaching sessions |
Level One plus one year of coaching as Level 1 coach |
Workbook Sessions logbook, Practical assessment |
3 weekends |
Level 3 |
Experienced coaches working with performance athletes |
The application of sports science to improve performance and examination of personal coaching approach and methods |
level Two plus one year coaching as Level 2 coach |
Practical Coaching Assessment, Oral Assessment, Written Assessment, Planning Assessment |
13 days |