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Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course
Coach Pathways
Version 14 July 17 © Athletics Australia 2015
International Association of Athletics Federations
www.iaaf.orgCommitment to
world-wide development of
athletics
Focus on:Culture
Member Federation
Activities and Administration
CoachingOfficiating
Athletes ServicesCompetitionsFacilities and
EquipmentScientific and
Medical Support.
Australian Athletic Organisations
Athletics Australia
Runs National events and
selects teams for International
events
Administers Elite Athletic programs
and Development
Squads
Registers all Accredited
Athletic Coaches and is responsible for the Athletics
Coach Accreditation Framework.
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The Coaching Portal
Athletics Australia provides a Coaching Portal which allows coaches to:
Athletics Coach Magazine (Quarterly)
Australian Athletic Organisations
State Member
Associations
Register Athletes at State level with Athletics
Clubs and Running Clubs
Run State events and specialist
events and arrange State representative
teams that travel to National
events
Facilitate Development
Squads
All Accredited Athletics
Coaches are registered with
the Member Association in
the state in which the coach
resides.
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Australian Athletic Organisations
Little Athletics Associations
Register Little Athletes age 5+ at
State level with local Little Athletics
Centres
Run regional and State events for Little
Athletes including Cross Country,
Relays, Multi-Event and Track and Field.
Role of Level 1 Community Athletics Coach
The role of a Level 1 Community Athletics
Coach:Is to be an Assistant
Coach and to deliver training of fundamental
movement skills.
Opportunities for Level 1 Community Athletics Coaches
Coaching in Schools
Coaching Squads
Coaching in Athletics
Clubs and Little Athletic
Centres.
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The Accredited Coaching Framework
Level 1 Community Athletics Coach1 day course
Pre course - ASC Community Coaching General Principles on line module & Play By the Rules Child Protection on line module
Accredited by Australian Sports CommissionLevel 2 Intermediate Club Coach2 day course
Pre course – ASC Play by the Rules Harassment & Discrimination on line module
Post course - Training Session
Level 2 Advanced Event Group Specific Coach2 day course
Pre Course – WorksheetsPost Course – Worksheets and Training Program
Level 3 Event Group Specific Coach (IAAF)Introduction to Performance Coaching
8 day course
Level 4 Event Group Specific Senior Coach (IAAF)Development of Performance Coaching
8 day course
Level 5 Academy Coach (IAAF)
Education Pathway for Recreational Running Coaches
Level 2 Intermediate Recreational Running1 day course
Pre course – ASC Play by the Rules Harassment & Discrimination on line module
Post course - Training SessionFitness Australia 7 CEC points
Level 1 Recreational Run Leader 1 day course
Pre course - ASC Community Coaching General Principles on line module & Play By the Rules Child Protection on line module
Level 2 Advanced Event Group Specific Recreational Running
2 day course
Pre Course – WorksheetsPost Course – Worksheets and Training Program
Education Pathway for Accredited Coaches working in the Australian Sports Commission’s Sporting Schools Space
IAAF Kids’ Athletics CoachProgram for Primary School Years Foundation –
Year 64 hour course or on line
All Accredited Athletics Coaches are eligible to attend the IAAF Kids’ Athletics Coach Course and
the Athletics Australia Active Aths Course
Active Aths CoachProgram for Secondary School Years 7 & 8
Course being developed.
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Resources
The American Academy – www.boston-personal-injury-lawyer-blog-com
Sandringham Little Athletics – www.hamptonrovers.com.au
My Hours on the App Store on iTunes – itunes.apple.com
Lindeman on eLearning – www.ion.uillinois.edu
Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course
Introduction to Training Beginning Athletes
Version 13 June 2017- © Athletics Australia 2015
Training Principles for Beginning Athletes“FISH”
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Fun
Inclusive
Safe – Good coaching practices to reduce risk
Plan all coaching sessions
Understand and follow
child protection guidelines
Ensure participants
warm up prior to activity
When pairing up participants
consider matching on
size or strength in preference
to age
Clearly establish the
rules for behaviour and
activities
Ensure the safety of
playing areas, facilities and equipment
Adapt activities for
environmental conditions.
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High Involvement
Training Activities
Should be easy to organise
Simple briefinstructions
Participants quickly
engaged in being active.
Focus on and Establish the ABCs
Agility Balance
Coordination.
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Training Progression
The-gmb-method-key-values-6-638
Modified Equipment
Makes activities more accessible to more children
Movement patterns can be practiced and established without “official” equipment
Brightly colored equipment is enticing.
Training Principles
Run Jump and Throw
Experiential learning
Participants “do”Coaches facilitate
“doing”.
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Emotional.
Social
Physical
Holistic Approach to Training
Small group discussion
The Age Newspaper – Saturday June 3 2017
A junior football coach has received a huge match ban for repeatedly hurling obscenities at two children playing in an opposition team.
It is alleged that (the coach) swore at two girls playing in an under 14s match… where he was part of the coaching team.
References
Athletics Stars inspire future generations – www.iaaf.org
Embrace Nestle/IAAF Kids’ Athletics – www.pmnewsnigeria.com
Mrs R’s Class Blog – missbclassblog.blogspot.com
Kids-Athletics-Homenetmen – flalb.org
Kids’ Athletics Pack – www.peequipment.sg
• http://www.volunteering.nsw.gov.au/documents/23672909/23725145/Sports.jpg/483x362?t=0.7257397624686348
• https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQVkqU7PwEo23suqBMgtShSYctOK4jSNcSrfmovp1veLF2DAit7
• https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR9udYZRTPVA7SNjDKkvVvfF99nIsFayj32HSgjj4teJ_sc-2DC
• https://attainingmentalfocus.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/youth-sports-coach.jpg?w=640
• https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT8r8vtF36QnGAj37kQAZBXHv3CUE3Gmrla8cZVAQMs2AHO4xY_9w
• https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTFU7KdQ_Siy0rW7V7nCumEIx7W_Xrlx1hXqMf_wIiavcvGFU6suA
• http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/resources/coaches/tools/coaching_specific_groups/Inclusive
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References
• http://usatodayhss.com/2015/la-city-section-creates-inclusive-sports-level-division-for-athletes-with-disabilities
• http://funding.sportengland.org/funding/our-different-funds/inclusive-sport/
• http://unescoittralee.com/category/press/
• http://croghanschool.weebly.com/active-school.html
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/After-school_activity
• http://theworldthrougharabeyes.com
• http://www.tts-group.co.uk/primary/pe/
• https://au.pinterest.com/amberleeupshaw/coaching-eric-age-tamia-robertson-engl-iii/
• the-gmb-method-key-values-6-638
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/pe/skills/skills_and_techniques/revision/1/
• http://www.coach.ca/fundamental-movement-skills-s16736
Level 1 Community Athletics Coach
Introduction to Warm Up
Version 6 July 2017© Athletics Australia 2017
Purpose of Warm up
Increase body
temperature
Increase blood flow to muscles
Prepare body and
mindIncrease
heart rateHelp to prevent injury.
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Purpose of Warm up
Actively engage with participants.
Warm Up Progressions
Walking to skipping to running
Activities in a forward motion
before undertaking backward or
lateral movements
Prepare the body for the training
session to follow.
AgilityBalance
Coordination
Consider including variety of fun,
engaging, game based activities.
Undertake Activities That Help to Develop
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Warm up Session
Practical Session
References
http://yourcliftonpark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/04/ycp_may1_track2.jpg
http://www.pyroenergen.com/articles/backward-running.htm
https://www.thebalance.com/athletic-coach-524874
http://www.therunnerbeans.com/2013/08/sweaty-speed-sessions-track-sprint-session.html
http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/resources/coaches/tools/the_training_session/Warmup-Cooldown
http://www.athletesacceleration.com/warmitup.html
Unit 3: Long Term Athlete participation
Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course
Long Term Athlete Participation
Version 19 June 2017© Athletics Australia 2016
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Why People Participate in Sport is Complex
People have many reasons for getting involved
Write down what you
believe to be the factors that
motivate the age group which you
coach.
Motivating Factors for Teens and Adults
Fitness
Fun
Excitement
Physical competence
Social interaction
Be aware of gender and cultural differences.
Motivating Factors for Children
To participate - If a child is not playing, they’ll lose interest
very quickly.
FUN!
To improve skills
To feel wanted, joyful and
valued
Excitement
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Participating Sport
Appreciation for an active lifestyle
Positive self-image by mastering physical skills
Skills to work as part of a team
Social skills
Experience at managing success and
disappointment
Respect for others.
In a Supportive, Positive Sporting Environment
Participants have the
opportunity to gain:
Focus
Bring the focus to the process of learning
skills
Effort should always be encouraged and
rewarded.
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Success
We must let beginner athletes know:• That skills develop gradually• That practise and experience are important• That making mistakes is an important part of learning.
Sources• Intermediate Coaching General Principles, ASC• American Sport Education Program. (1994) SportParent. Champaign: Human Kinetics. p. 4.• Petlichkoff, L. (1994/95) Introductory philosophy: developing the appropriate objectives in sport. Coaching Focus.
27, (Winter), pp. 3-4• What motivates children to participate in sport or to drop out – Straight Talk About Children And Sport• Encourage participation in playground activities – Human Kinetics by Jane Watkinson• Understand motivation for sport participation – Human Kinetics by Robert S. Weinberg, PhD, and Daniel Gould,
PhD.• Making Sport a Daily Habit: What Motivates Children to Take Part in Sport? – Talking Education and Sport• Understanding participation in sport and physical activity among children and adults: a review of• qualitative studies – Health Education Research by Steven Allender*, Gill Cowburn and Charlie Foster• Examining Adolescent Sport Dropout and Prolonged Engagement from a Developmental Perspective – SIRC by
JESSICA FRASER-THOMAS• Changing the Game Project – changingthegameproject.com• Four Ways Fleet – gpstrackit.com• Leadership in sports – sportmanagement.cc• It’s only a game – www.smh.com.au• Top 10 board mistakes – www.intrust.org• Recover your stride – recoveryourstride.blogspot.com• Intermediate Coaching General Principles Manual, ASC.• Petlichkoff, L. (1994/95) Introductory philosophy: developing the appropriate objectives in sport. Coaching Focus.
27, (Winter), pp. 3-4• http://blog.oregonlive.com/themombeat/2013/03/tips_for_helping_your_teenage.html• http://kaizentrainingsolutions.com/mistakes-are-the-stepping-stones-to-learning/• https://psychcentral.com/news/2017/02/19/what-motivates-teens-to-exercise/116609.html• http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/understand-motivation-for-sport-participation• http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-24449293
• http://www.coach.ca/files/Straight_Talk_1.pdf• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/margaret-paul-phd/fear-of-failure_b_969503.html• https://geniusquotes.org/tag/mistakes-success-quote/
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Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course
Working Together
Version 8 June 2017 © 2016 Athletics Australia
Coaches as Role Models
Coaches are role models and therefore it is important to create
a welcoming, respectful and engaging environment for all.
General Strategies for Working Together
Open and clear communication
Clearly stated expectations.
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Engaging Participants at Training Sessions
Be preparedClearly state the goals of the session
Active engagement
of all participants.
Engaging Participants at Training Session
Encourage questions.
General Strategies for Working with Parents
Increasing parental
involvement in youth sports may be the result of parents feeling
increasingly responsible for
their child’s achievements.
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General Strategies for Working with Helpers
Clear roles
Clear guidelines.
Basic Conflict Resolution Strategies
Take discussions away from the group
Request a meeting in a couple of days
Encourage everyone to reflect on desired outcomes before meeting
At the meeting listen to all parties without interrupting
Always maintain a polite and respectful attitude
Remember the athlete’s best interest is what’s most important, always.
Who will you be working with and what will be the benefits and challenges of these working relationships?
YOU
Other Coaches
?
??
?
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Who will you be working with and what do you perceive to be the benefits and challenges of these working
relationships?
YOU
Other Coaches:Share ideas
Share training groupsProvide adviceDiffering ideas
Criticism
Schools/ClubsOpportunity to coach as a paid employee
or volunteerLong held views by these organisations
Athletes:Why you became a coach – to positively
influence othersManaging disinterest,
confrontation and disappointment
Parents:Encouragement
Support CollaborationInterference
Anger
Mentor:Encouragement
Model Best PracticeObservation
SupportAdvicePraise.
Sources
TLC How to Handle Parents While Coaching – Jane McGrathDealing with difficult parents – Associate Professor Marilyn Campbell Queensland University of TechnologyEncourage participation in playground activities – Jane WatkinsonAASC Behaviour Management Cardshttps://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/coaching/wooden-role-model.htmlhttp://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-4427-0-0-0&sID=71072&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=19097070https://www.connectedcoaches.org/spaces/10/welcome-and-general/blogs/general/232/what-makes-up-a-good-coaching-sessionhttp://www.momsteam.com/team-parents/coaching/sportsmanship/good-youth-sports-coaches-teach-model-and-demand-sportsmanship-fairnesshttp://www.sanaa.org.za/resources/r_pi.pdfhttps://www.altonalsc.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113&Itemid=261http://thesportjournal.org/article/how-to-effectively-manage-coach-parent-and-player-relationships/
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Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course
Fundamentals of Running, Jumping and Throwing
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Fundamental Movement Skills
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Logical progressions to learning.
Must be established before adding technical skills
The first layer of skills that need to be established
Fundamental Movement Patterns of Running, Jumping & Throwing
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Fundamental Movement Skills of Running
Fundamental Movement Patterns of Running
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Hands relaxed position
Arms 90 degree angle• Sprinting – punch the elbows back• Middle Distance - arms slightly
more relaxed
Arms not across centre line of the body.
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Fundamental Movement Patterns of Running
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Run Tall
Body tall, chest open, head relaxed, eyes ahead
Mid foot landing underneath body •Tip: Listen for a light sound
Free leg: Thighs parallel to the ground •Tip: heel to butt
Planted leg: full extension •Tip: push off the back leg
Toes up – “Dorsiflex”.
Fundamental Movement Patterns of Running, Jumping & Throwing
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Fundamental Movement Skills of Jumping
Fundamental Movement Patterns of Jumping
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Drive knee of free leg and fully extend planted leg
Tall upright position with hips up and forward at take off
Eyes focused forward
Length of run up to ensure optimal speed at take off Tip: Age of Student equals length of Run up e.g. 8 y/o - 8 steps
Efficient Sprint Technique accelerating into take off
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Fundamental Movement Patterns of Jumping
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Landing:
QuietTrunk
straight and stable
Horizontal jumps -
Land on 2 feet
parallel
High Jump – take off
and land in a scissor action –Land on the feet
Absorb landing
flexed hips, knees and
ankles.
Fundamental Movement Patterns of Running, Jumping and Throwing
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Fundamental Movement Skills of Throwing
Fundamental Movement Patterns of Throwing
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Extend arm fully through the throw and finish with a long arm.
Tall delivery positionHips facing the direction
of the throw Open chest Eyes forward toward the direction of the throw
Start low, finish high
Push off the back leg to drive hips up and forward
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References
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• http://www.coach.ca/fundamental-movement-skills-s16736• http://www.adriansprints.com/2011/03/complete-sprinting-technique-charlie.html• http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2964017/rio-leaps-into-view-for-fast-learner-erin/• http://theconversation.com/science-of-the-spear-biomechanics-of-a-javelin-throw-29782
Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course
Session Planning
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Be Prepared
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Coaches need a plan and should be
organised to deliver the plan.
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All Sessions
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Should develop from two or three identified goals
Elements should include:
Warm up activities
Skill and fitness – for beginner participants a run, jump and throw activity
Cool down.
Consider
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Space available
Equipment requirements
Age appropriate duration
Age appropriate activities.
Consider
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How will you ensure all participants are safe?
How could you simplify
activities?
How could you make activities
more complex?
How could you engage
participants with a disability
or injury?
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Learning Task 2 – Design a Session
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In small groups, choose a scenario from the following 3 options. Please provide the
following details:Duration
Equipment neededWarm up activities
Drills/activities for Run, Jump and ThrowCool down
Safety reminders.
Learning Task 2 – Design a Session
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Scenario 115 Little Athletics participants with
ages ranging from U6 – U9, are
coming to training this week
Scenario 2A school has invited you to
deliver a session to 25 Year 2 students
Scenario 3A group of 8
beginner adults are coming to train
at your local Athletics Club.
.
Session Plan Template
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Introduction (objectives, skill elements, aims for session, safety reminders, etc.):
Warm-up Activities: Drills and Games:
Drills and Games for Running:
Drills and Games for Jumping:
Drills and Games for Throwing:
Cool-down Activities:
Coaching Tips/Questions/Challenges
Reminders:
Date: Equipment Needed:
Age of Participants:
Venue:
Duration:
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Reference
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http://www.ausport.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/380131/SP_32434_Planning_a_training_session.pdf
http://www.pghdynamo.org/doclib/How_to_Write_a_Training_Session_Plan.pdf
Level 1 Community Athletics Coach Course
Coach Membership
Version 10 June 2017 © Athletics Australia 2016
The Level 1 Community Athletics Coach
To be eligible for the Level 2
Intermediate Club Coach Course 30 hours of coaching
needs to be logged
Coaching can be in schools, squads,
clubs or with individual athletes.
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To become an Accredited Athletics Coach
1 Current competence Completion of the Level 1 Community Coach
Course and the Course prerequisites
2 Signi. Member Protection Declarationii. Child Protectioniii. Coaches Code of Conductiv. Member Statement
Yearly re registration and payment is required to maintain accreditation.
Your Accredited Athletics Coach Registration
•Professional Indemnity
•Public Liability •Personal
Accident.
Registration with Athletics
Australia and your State Athletics
Association
Recognition as an Accredited
Athletics Coach
I Inclusion on the national database iCoach of
Accredited Athletics Coaches
Full insurance cover
Participant Evaluation
Complete the Participant Evaluation.
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Resources
The American Academy – www.boston-personal-injury-lawyer-blog-com
Sandringham Little Athletics – www.hamptonrovers.com.au
My Hours on the App Store on iTunes – itunes.apple.com
Lindeman on eLearning – www.ion.uillinois.edu
