Aug-2012

GNAS Level 2 Coach Course

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Structured programme

• Aims• Cardinal points requirement• Learning outcomes• Course design• Course Materials

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Topics

• What is a Level 2 coach? • New course timetable• Paperwork and documents• Registration and Staffing process• Assessment Process• Budget• Roll out Plan

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What is a Level 2 coach?

• At point of qualification.....– Reasonably capable club coach– NOT a finished article– NOT a high performance coach– Equipped to benefit from further

development

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Who does a Level 2 coach coach?

• Progressing from beginner stage• Starting to develop above social

level• Beginning to compete

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Rationale / Key Features

• What does a Level 2 coach need to do?• Focus on

– Coaching Process– Technique– Observation and Analysis– Equipment Selection and Basic bow set up

• Theory focused at current level of need

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Course model

• Reduction from 8 to 6 days formal tuition (36 hrs)

• More practical – less Powerpoint• Home Study and Coursework 14 hrs• Supported practice 24 hrs

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Course Model

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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

1.1 Coaching Process 2.1 Setting up a recurve with practical

3.1 Nutrition Energy Systems

4.1 Compound Equipment

5.1 Communication Skills

6.1 Arousal and Anxiety in Sport

1.2 Bucket and ball coaching process practical / Icebreaker

2. 2 Arrows 3.2 Skeletal and muscular systems

4.2 Compound Practical

5.2 Mentor Training

6.2 Motivation and Mental skills for Archery

1.3 Goal Setting 2.3 Recurve Equipment Selection

3.3 Principles of training

4.3 Compound Summary

5.3 Equipment Maintenance

6.3 Plan for practical coaching (B)

1.4 Developing Good Technique

2.4 Recurve Tuning Theory

3.4 Acquisition of skill (with practical)

4.4 Practical Coaching (A)

5.4 Personal Action Planning

6.4 Practical Coaching (B)

1.5 Observation and Analysis

2.5 Stabilisation 3.5 Observation and Analysis

4.5 Review practical coaching (A)

5.5 Diagnosis and Intervention Practical

6.5 Review practical coaching (B)

1.6 Observation and Analysis Practical

2.6 Recurve Tuning Practical

3.6 Pre-session discussion and Plan for practical coaching (A)

5.6 Coaches Code of Practice

6.6 Coaches Tool Kit

2.7 Diagnosis and Intervention

5.7 Drugs in Sport

Aug-2012

Documentation

• Information Pack for Learners• Administrator Pack for Administrators• Mentor Pack for Mentors• Assessor Pack for Assessors• Resource Manual for Learners and

Tutors• Learner Pack

– Assessment evidence

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Tutor Materials

• Level 2 Learning Outcomes• Learning Session Plans• Powerpoint slides where necessary• Resource Manual• Coursework Schedule• Guidelines• Memory stick or disc with video

resources

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Registration and Staffing Process

• Similar to Level 1 - But.....• Essential that every day is delivered by the same

tutor• Instead of deciding the dates and then looking

for a tutor• Decide a time frame, find a tutor and then agree

mutually convenient dates – 4 month lead time• Assessment date to be fixed at this time as with

Level 1• Inform CEM• CEM appoints assessors

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Aug-2012

Indicative Budget

• GNAS fee per Learner £110» Say 10 learners £1100

• Venue hire (e.g. £125 a day) £875• Tutor fee (£200 a day as Level 1) £1200• Assessors fees (as Level 1) £450• Admin costs £250• Total £3875• Approximate cost per Learner £400

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Aug-2012

Assessment Process

• Pre planned assessment day– Approximately 2.5 hours each

– 30 minute Observed Coaching Session– 30 minute Observation and Analysis– Questioning on practical sessions– Questioning on Equipment– Professional discussion

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Aug-2012

Roll Out Plan

• Timetable

– Publicity 30th September 12

10th November 12

– Course applications 1st October 12

– 1st courses can start 1st Feb 13

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Aug-2012

Roll Out Plan

• Course will require ‘fine tuning’ during roll out period

• Initial courses to be tutored and assessed by a limited list of Coach Educators – Nominated by NCO Ed

• Staff list to be expanded gradually over 1st year– Trained by existing staff– Rate determined by experience and demand

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Aug-2012

Further Course Development• Review after 1st year

– Course Model– Learning Outcomes– Assessment process

• Further development of Resource Manual

• Feedback needed• Any urgent issues resolved by

amendment

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Aug-2012

Summary

• Revised Level 2 developed by a structured process– Definition of a newly qualified Level 2

coach– Learning outcomes & programme– Assessment driven by outcomes

• The Challenge is that we will need to develop these newly qualified coaches– How will we do this?

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Questions and discussion