The Competition Introduction course provides the coach with the theoretical and technical knowledge required to prepare them to coach athletes in developmental, pre-competitive, and competitive programs.
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Pre-requisites: Must have taken Gymnastics Foundations Theory OR Part A Multi-Sport Theory or Multi-Sport Theory 1. Must have completed Making Ethical Decisions (MED) online evaluation AND the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) eLearning module at www.coach.ca Must be 16 years of age.
This course takes place in an online classroom setting and will cover the following NCCP modules:
Prerequisites: Coaches 16 years and older, who are trained in Gymnastics Foundations-Artistic, and Gymnastics Foundations-Trampoline and want to learn how to coach:
This is a 3-day course that will include many of the skills taught in the previous Level 2 WAG Technical course. All coaches will be required to complete the online Making Ethical Decisions Competition Introduction exam before they can apply for training. Once coaches complete the C1 course they will be required to complete an evaluation process for certification.
Objectives:
This is a 1-day course that will include many of the skills taught in the previous Level 2 MAG Technical course. All coaches will be required to complete the online Making Ethical Decisions Competition Introduction exam before they can apply for training. Once coaches complete the C1 course they will be required to complete an evaluation process for certification.
Prerequisites: Coaches 16 years and older, who are trained in Gymnastics Foundations-Artistic, Gymnastics Foundations-Trampoline, and Competition Introduction Women’s Artistic or Level 2 WAG Gymnastics Trained and want to learn how to coach:
Prerequisites: Coaches 16 years and older, who are trained in Gymnastics Foundations-Trampoline and want to learn how to coach:
The Competition Introduction course provides the coach with the theoretical and technical knowledge required to prepare them to coach athletes in developmental, pre-competitive, and basic competitive programs.
C1 Coach Certification Pathway
C1 Coach Evaluation Guidelines for Success
C1 MAG/WAG Coach Evaluation Templates (Fillable)
Yearly Training Plan Sample
The Competition Introduction Advanced course provides the coach with the theoretical and technical knowledge required to prepare them to coach advanced competitive athletes.
Prerequisites: Coaches 16 years and older, who are Competition 1 – CERTIFIED in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics.
This 4-day course includes some of the more difficult skills from the previous Level 2 WAG Technical course as well as many of the skills from the previous Level 3 WAG Technical course. This course will include an expansion of the Designing a Basic Sport Program covered in the C1 course. Coaches will be required to complete an evaluation process to become certified in C2.
Prerequisites: Coaches 16 years and older, who are Competition 1 – CERTIFIED in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics.
This course is currently in the pilot phase.
C2 Coach Certification Pathway
C2 Coach Evaluation Guidelines for Success
C2 MAG/WAG Coach Evaluation Templates (Fillable)
The Trampoline (TG) discipline will continue to follow the Level 2 structure until their disciplines have been updated. Steps are as follows:
1.THEORY
Complete the multi-sport Theory Introduction to Competition Part B. This course is offered by Alberta Sport Connection, click here to find a course near you. It is recommended that you take the Theory Part B course before enrolling in the Level 2 Technical course, but it is not mandatory.
2.TECHNICAL
Attend and successfully complete the Level 2 Technical course in your Sport Specific Discipline (Women’s, Men’s, Trampoline). After completing the Technical course the coach is considered “TRAINED”. “TRAINED” coaches must be under the supervision of a Level 2 certified coach within that discipline.
3. PRACTICAL
Complete 150 hours for Trampoline AFTER you complete the respective Level 2 Technical course(s).
4. You must complete and submit your Level 2 Practical Coaching Form with payment to the Alberta Gymnastics Federation. Make sure your supervisor completes the supervisor’s section and signs your form otherwise it will be returned to you. Keep a copy of the form in your Coaching Portfolio just in case you need it later.
THEORY + TECHNICAL + PRACTICAL HOURS = CERTIFIED
Minimum Coaching Requirements for Trampoline Gymnastics (updated Dec. 2019) Trampoline Gymnastics Minimum Coaching Requirements LTAD Stages (updated July 2020)
Prerequisites: Coaches must be C2 – CERTIFIED in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics.
This course is 4-day long. Coaches are required to attain the multi-sport theory component which is the completion of four (5) Competition Development Modules.
The five competition development modules are;
To find the closest course module offerings in your area, please visit the workshop calendar at coach.ca. Coaches will be required to complete an evaluation process to become certified in C3.
Prerequisites: Coaches must be Competition 2 – CERTIFIED in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics.
The Competition Development course provides coaches with the tools required to help athletes develop more advanced skills.
More information forthcoming
C3 Coach Certification Pathway
C3 Coach Evaluation Guidelines for Success
C3 Coach Evaluation Templates
1. THEORY
Coaches are required to attain the multi-sport theory component which is the completion of five (5) Competition Development Modules. The five competition development modules are; Managing Conflict, Psychology of Performance, Coaching and Leading Effectively, and Manage a Sport Program & Leading a Drug-Free Sport. To find the closest course module offerings in your area, please visit the workshop calendar at coach.ca.
*Coaches that took old Theory Levels 1 and 2 (prior to April 2004) will need to complete the Design a Basic Sport Program and Make Ethical Decisions (MED) modules before they start the Competition Development modules.
2. TECHNICAL
Attend and successfully complete the Level 3 Technical course in your Sport Specific Discipline (Women’s, Men’s, Trampoline). After completing the Technical course the coach is considered “TRAINED”. “TRAINED” coaches must be under the supervision of a Level 3 certified coach within that discipline.
3. PRACTICAL – TRAMPOLINE GYMNASTICS
In order to become Level 3 Certified, Trampoline Coaches must also complete the Practical Requirements of 300 hours of competitive coaching after the completion of the Level 3 Technical Course. Coaches must earn 25 points as per the Trampoline Gymnastics Level 3 Practical Requirements Form.
THEORY + TECHNICAL + PRACTICAL = CERTIFIED
In certain circumstances, some coaches and athletes are eligible for coaching equivalencies and/or exemptions. Please visit GymCan’s site for Coaching Equivalency and Exemption.