1 Program Description – PDF - Athletics Australia

PARTICIPATION PATHWAY LEVEL 3
ADVANCED EVENT
GROUP COACH
Program Description
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ASSESSMENT TASK 3
Practical Coaching
This assessment task will enable the coach to demonstrate that they
can apply the communication and coaching competencies within
their own day-to-day coaching environment. The task will involve a
locally based assessment by a local assessor and a self evaluation
by the candidate coach.
ASSESSMENT TASK 4
Communications Task
This assessment task will ask the coach to provide some evidence of
communication with athletes, clubs, parents and support personnel.
The evidence should clearly outline each of the following:
• Use of modern technology
• Articulation of the goals of the program
• Role of support personnel (doctors, physiotherapists,
nutritionists, psychologists, Strength & Conditioning personnel)
• Risk Management procedures
ASSESSMENT TASK 5
Seasonal Plan
Candidates will be required to develop a seasonal training plan
for a period of not less than 6 months for a designated athlete in
their squad. This assessment task will determine the competence
of the candidate in setting, manipulating and modifying a seasonal
training program, identifying at the three phases:
1. Preparation
2. Pre-competition
3. Competition
PROGRAM DURATION
Level 3 Advanced Event Group Coach
Online Learning: Pre-Program 4 - 8 hours
Face to Face Delivery 8 - 16 hours
Post-Program Tasks 8 hours
Total Hours
**Approximate Only
20 - 32 hours
Not all event groups will require the same amount of time in Face
to Face Delivery.
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