Competitive Coaching

Competitive Coaching Information

STEP 2: Competition Introduction (C1) Courses:

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.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Competition Introduction (C1)Theory:

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:

  • Nutrition
  • Basic Mental Skills,
  • Design a Basic Sport Program,
  • Teaching & Learning

Competition Introduction (C1) Women’s Artistic

Prerequisites:
Coaches 16 years and older, who are trained in Gymnastics Foundations-Artistic, and Gymnastics Foundations-Trampoline and want to learn how to coach:

  • Developmental athletes
  • Pre-competitive athletes
  • Beginner provincial level competitive athletes

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:

  • Learn how to plan a training session
  • Learn how to develop a yearly training plan that integrates training priorities and promotes athlete development
  • Learn how to give athletes basic nutritional advice
  • Learn how to help athletes be mentally prepared for competition
  • Acquire the required teaching competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics
  • Acquire the required technical competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics

Competition Introduction (C1) Men’s Artistic – Add On

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:

  • Developmental athletes
  • Pre-competitive athletes
  • Beginner provincial level competitive athletes

Objectives:

  • Learn how to plan a training session
  • Learn how to develop a yearly training plan that integrates training priorities and promotes athlete development
  • Learn how to give athletes basic nutritional advice
  • Learn how to help athletes be mentally prepared for competition
  • Acquire the required teaching competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics
  • Acquire the required technical competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics

Competition Introduction (C1) Trampoline

Prerequisites:
Coaches 16 years and older, who are trained in Gymnastics Foundations-Trampoline and want to learn how to coach:

  • Developmental athletes
  • Pre-competitive athletes
  • Beginner provincial-level competitive athletes

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.

Objectives:

  • Learn how to plan a training session
  • Learn how to develop a yearly training plan that integrates training priorities and promotes athlete development
  • Learn how to give athletes basic nutritional advice
  • Learn how to help athletes be mentally prepared for competition
  • Acquire the required teaching competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics
  • Acquire the required technical competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics

STEP 3: Competition Introduction Advanced (C2)

The Competition Introduction Advanced course provides the coach with the theoretical and technical knowledge required to prepare them to coach advanced competitive athletes.

Competition Introduction Advanced (C2) Women’s Artistic

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.

Objectives:

  • Learn how to develop the physical attributes athletes require at this level of gymnastics
  • Learn how to develop a detailed yearly training plan
  • Learn artistic preparation and choreography
  • Acquire the required teaching competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics
  • Acquire the required technical competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics

Competition Introduction Advanced (C2) Men’s Artistic

Prerequisites:
Coaches 16 years and older, who are Competition 1 – CERTIFIED in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics.

The Competition Introduction Advanced course provides the coach with the theoretical and technical knowledge required to prepare them to coach advanced competitive athletes.

Objectives:

  • Learn how to develop the physical attributes athletes require at this level of gymnastics
  • Learn how to develop a detailed yearly training plan
  • Acquire the required teaching competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics
  • Acquire the required technical competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics

Competition Introduction Advanced (C2) Trampoline

This course is currently in the pilot phase.

Level 2 (Trampoline)

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)

STEP 4: Competition Developmental (C3)

Competition Developmental (C3) Women’s Artistic

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;

  • Managing Conflict,
  • Psychology of Performance,
  • Coaching and Leading Effectively,
  • 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 will be required to complete an evaluation process to become certified in C3.

Objectives:

  • Learn how to structure routines in order to maximize athletes’ scores
  • Learn advanced principles of planning, including multiple peaking
  • Learn advanced principles of physical preparation as they apply to this level of gymnastics
  • Learn advanced principles of artistic preparation, dance, choreography as they apply to Women’s Artisitc Gymnastics
  • Acquire the required teaching competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics
  • Acquire the required technical competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics

Competition Development (C3) Men’s Artistic

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.

Objectives:

  • Learn how to structure routines in order to maximize athletes’ scores
  • Learn advanced principles of planning, including multiple peaking
  • Learn advanced principles of physical preparation as they apply to this level of gymnastics
  • Acquire the required teaching competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics
  • Acquire the required technical competencies to apply at this level of gymnastics

Competition Development (C3) Trampoline

More information forthcoming

Level 3 – Trampoline

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

Competition 4 & 5 – High Performance / International Gymnastics (All Disciplines)

  • Combines the principles and technical elements for more sophisticated gymnastics.
  • High level competitive coaches attend week-long intensive sessions and prepare extensive assignments to complete these levels, including training an athlete to the Canadian National Team.
  • For these levels a coach can only be invited to attend by Gymnastics Canada

Coaching Equivalency & Exemption

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.