Description
The ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach Accreditation Course (ASCA Level 1 Course):
- Is an ASCA and NCAS accredited course.
- Is aimed at ASCA Level 0 Coaches, accredited sports coaches, certified fitness instructors, PE teachers, physical training instructors, enrolled sports science students and athletes seeking a career post-sport.
- Provides participants with a fundamental level of knowledge and skills to understand, apply and design training programs to improve the performance of club to regional level athletes.
- Consists of 16 hours face-to-face theory & practical plus additional theory & Practical pre-and-post-course assessment.
- Participants must be >18yrs of age.
The ASCA offers a variety of options to gain Level 1 S&C Coach Accreditation. Be sure to see if you qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning RPL or if you are a member of the APA or SCA you may meet the requirements to attend these specific courses.
Course Objectives
- Describe the ASCA Coach Education Programs and the ASCA professional Coach Accreditation Scheme.
- Communicate the ASCA Scope of Practice.
- Explain the ethical responsibilities of the S&C Coach.
- Design, implement and review conditioning training programs to improve athletic performance in club to regional level athletes/teams.
- Develop and apply appropriate coaching and teaching skills to match the physical and psychological development of the athlete to enhance sports performance.
- Effectively develop communication strategies for improved athlete performance.
- Outline coaching considerations when coaching special populations in a strength and conditioning context.
- Develop and implement a safe resistance training for youth and children.
- Design, implement, review and adjust a strength training program to improve athlete performance in club to regional level athletes/teams.
- Implement testing protocols and benchmarking for improving strength in club to regional level athletes/teams.
- Design, implement, test and adjust a periodised speed and agility training program to improve athlete performance in club to regional level athletes/teams.
- Design, implement and review a periodised energy system conditioning program appropriate for club to regional level athletes/teams.
- Implement testing protocols and benchmarking for improving endurance conditioning in club to regional level athletes/teams.
- Design and implement training methods and testing protocols for improved flexibility and mobility in club to regional level athletes/teams.
- Prepare warm up/ warm down sessions for a wide range of beginner level athletes/sports.
- Demonstrate practical application of stretching and mobility exercises.
- Develop strategies for improved recovery from training and competition in club to regional level athletes/teams.
- Define appropriate nutritional guidelines to enhance sports performance for club to regional level athletes/teams.
