2013 Manual of Motorcycle Sport - Motorcycling Australia
2013 Manual of Motorcycle Sport - Motorcycling Australia
2013 Manual of Motorcycle Sport - Motorcycling Australia
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8 NATIONAL COACHING SCHEMEenjoy the ride8 NATIONAL COACHING ACCREDITATION SCHEME728.1 COACHING BACKGROUND8.1.0.1 <strong>Motorcycling</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> (MA) is recognisedby the <strong>Australia</strong>n <strong>Sport</strong>s Commission(ASC) as a National <strong>Sport</strong>ing Organisation(NSO). As such, MA is able to register itscoaching courses for accreditation underthe ASC’s National Coaching AccreditationScheme (NCAS). MA is in the process <strong>of</strong>developing a fourth level <strong>of</strong> accreditationand is currently working towards having alllevels <strong>of</strong> coaching accreditation formallyregistered under the NCAS.8.1.0.2 The NCAS aims to:a) Increase confidence andcompetence in coaching ability,b) Increase understanding <strong>of</strong> coachingprinciples and sport science,enabling a more in-depth approachto coaching,c) Encourage the development <strong>of</strong>innovative coaching techniques,d) Improve communication skills<strong>of</strong> coaches,e) Provide a credible education andtraining process to attract members,f) Increase the number <strong>of</strong>trained coaches,g) Provide recognition to coaches.8.1.1 Recognition as a <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Sport</strong> Coach8.1.1.1 There are three aspects to beingrecognised as a <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Sport</strong> coachunder the NCAS:a) Gaining a <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Sport</strong> CoachingAccreditation,b) Maintaining a <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Sport</strong>Coaching Licence,c) Updating <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Sport</strong> CoachingAccreditation - Re-accreditation.8.1.2 Gaining a <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Sport</strong> CoachingAccreditation8.1.2.1 In order to gain a <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Sport</strong>Coaching Licence you will be required to:a) Demonstrate practical experiencein relation to motorcycle riding,together with a sound knowledge <strong>of</strong>motorcycle riding technique,b) Satisfy any pre-requisites forattending the coaching course (forexample, obtain a General Principlescertificate from the ASC, achievethe first level <strong>of</strong> accreditation prior toprogressing to next level etc.),c) Attend, complete and successfullypass all requirements <strong>of</strong> thecoaching course,d) Complete any post courseassessment,e) Show evidence you have satisfiedthe necessary Child Protectionlegislation in the States andTerritories in which you wishto coach,f) Complete and return the appropriatelicence application form to the RCB.8.1.3 Maintaining a <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Sport</strong>Coaching Licence8.1.3.1 In order to maintain your coaching licenceyou will be required to:a) Complete and return the appropriatelicence application forms to theRCB in order to keep your coachinglicence up to date,b) Maintain the necessary ChildProtection legislation in the Statesand Territories in which you wishto coach,c) Inform your SCB if your contactdetails change.8.1.4 Updating <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Sport</strong> CoachingAccreditation - Re-accreditation8.1.4.1 <strong>Motorcycle</strong> <strong>Sport</strong> coaching accreditationlasts for four years. In order to extend theaccreditation period by another four years(re-accredit) it is necessary to performupdating activities that develop yourskills as a coach. This includes both sportspecific tasks and general sports tasks.On the following page is an example<strong>of</strong> activities that will count towards yourre-accreditation. You have four years inwhich to accrue the necessary hours,check with the RCB for the hours requiredfor re‐accreditation:
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