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Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Module 1 – About the ASCA

Competencies: Explain the ASCA Coach Education & Accreditation Programs and the ethical responsibilities of the S&C Coach

Nominal Duration: 15 mins

Learning Outcomes Content/Underpinning Knowledge and Skills

1. Identify the ASCA Coach Education & Accreditation Programs

2. Outline the S&C Coach’s ethical responsibilities

1. Aims of the ASCA Coach Educational Courses 2. The role of the S and C Coach in the current Australian Sporting Structure 3. Employment opportunities in relation to accreditation levels. 4. ASC Coaches Code of Behaviour

Assessment Task Successful completion of Task 1 Level 1 Workbook

Delivery Strategy Presentation

Resources ASCA Level 1 Presenter Slides

ASCA Coaches Code of Behaviour

Additional Material As deemed appropriate by presenter

Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Module 2 – Training Theory, Planning Training & Basic Periodisation

Competencies: At the completion of this Unit the coach will be able to:

Design, implement and review conditioning training programs to improve athletic performance in beginner level athletes

Nominal Duration: 75 minutes


1. Identify and apply the basic training principles and variables in physical preparation of an athlete.

2. Plan, implement and review conditioning training sessions appropriate for beginner level athletes.

1. Components of training 2. Dominant physical qualities that can be trained 3. Training principles, variables and adaptation to training 4. Planning training 5. Measuring training loads 6. Basics of periodisation training 7. Reviewing the plan

Assessment Task Successful completion of Tasks 2-9 Level 1 Workbook

Delivery Strategy This unit provides for a variety of delivery modes including:

Presentation

Group activities / discussion

Case studies / scenarios

Resources ASCA Level 1 Presenters Kit

Session Planner

ASCA Level 1 Resource Manual

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Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Module 3 – Coaching Theory and Practical Coaching


Develop and apply appropriate coaching and teaching skills to match the physical and psychological development of the athlete

Effectively develop communication strategies for improved athlete performance

Nominal Duration: 90 mins (45 mins theory & 45 mins practical coaching)


1. Explain the role of the strength and conditioning coach 2. Develop and apply the basic skills of coaching 3. Utilise a range of teaching skills to improve athletic

performance in beginner level athletes. 4. Demonstrate effective organising and supervising skills

1. Role of the S and C Coach 2. Coaching skills of the S and C Coach 3. Teaching of Exercises 4. Stages of Learning a skill 5. Different learning styles in athletes 6. Coaching the Novice athlete 7. Exercise choice and the novice athlete 8. Teaching new exercises to more advances athletes 9. Teaching more advanced exercises 10. Practical coaching skills

Skill modification

Feedback

Reinforcement techniques

Analysing exercise skills 11. Organising and supervision of training 12. Supervision Skills


Assessor’s evaluation of competencies in practical coaching session

Delivery Strategies This unit provides for a variety of delivery modes including:

Presentation



Practical/ This should constitute >50% of allocated time going through coaching skills identifying where improvements can be made and providing appropriate feedback.



Suitable lecture and training venue to accommodate all participants

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Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Module 4 – Special Populations with Emphasis on Child/Youth Resistance

Training


Identify specific requirements when coaching special populations in a strength and conditioning context.

Develop and implement a safe resistance training for youth and children

Nominal Duration: 90 minutes (30 mins Theory & 60 mins Practical coaching)


1. Cater for the specific training requirements to enhance the physical performance in a range of special population groups.

2. Explain the outcomes of the lack of physical activity in today’s children and youth

3. Evaluate and minimise the risk of injuries in resistance training for children and youth

4. Assess appropriate programming, testing and progressions when resistance training for children and youth.

1. Unique considerations when training veteran and master athletes 2. Unique considerations when training female athletes 3. Unique considerations when training athletes with disabilities 4. Unique considerations when training youth and children:

Improving health and physical outcomes

Safety in implementing a resistance training program

The occurrence of injuries in lifting weights

Reducing the risk of injury

Appropriate programming

Progressing to heavier or barbell oriented training

Testing

Assessment Task Successful completion of Tasks 16 -23 Level 1 Workbook

Assessor’s evaluation of competencies in practical session.


Presentation



Practical/ This should constitute >75% of allocated time going through exercises and drills identifying where improvements can be made and providing appropriate feedback.




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Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Module 5 – Strength Development for Beginner Athletes


Design, implement and review a strength training program appropriate for beginner level athletes

Nominal Duration: 150 minutes (60 mins Theory & 90 mins Practical)


1. Explain the sub-qualities of strength 2. Utilise the 8 variables of resistance training to design a

program for beginner level athletes 3. Organise, teach, supervise, observe and provide feedback

on the Level 1 strength exercises. 4. Describe common faults and their implications from the level

1 strength exercises.

1. Types or sub-qualities of strength 2. 8 variables of resistance training program design

Choosing the exercise

Choosing the repetitions

Choosing the number of sets

Choosing the resistance

Choosing the order of exercise

Choosing the speed of lifting

Choosing rest periods between sets or exercises Choosing the periodisation method

3. Linear and/or conjugate periodzation 4. Designing the strength program 5. Practical demonstration – teaching, supervision, observation and feedback

Assessment Task Successful completion of Tasks 24 -28 Level 1 Workbook



Presentation


Practical


Practical should constitute > 50% going through exercises etc. and exercises and drills identifying faults and where improvements can be made.




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Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Module 6 – Speed and Agility


Design, implement and review a periodised speed and agility training program appropriate for beginner level athletes.



1. Explain the sub-qualities of speed and agility 2. Utilise various drills to improve speed and agility of beginner

level athletes. 3. Incorporate speed and agility training into the overall plan for

improved athletic performance 4. Organise, teach, supervise, observe and provide feedback

on basic running techniques

1. Definition of Speed 2. Types or sub-qualities of speed and agility 3. Drills that improve running agility 4. Improving maximum velocity and acceleration 5. Improving speed endurance 6. Running technique drills 7. Basic speed training guidelines and program design 8. Practical demonstration – teaching, supervision, observation and feedback




Presentation


Practical


Practical should constitute > 75% going through drills etc. and coaching skills associated with identifying where improvements can be made.




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Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Module 7 – Energy System & Endurance Conditioning


Design, implement and review a periodised energy system conditioning program appropriate for beginner level athletes.



1. Explain the types of energy systems 2. Utilise various training methods to energy systems in

beginner level athletes. 3. Incorporate energy system conditioning into the overall plan

for improved athletic performance 4. Organise, teach, supervise, observe and provide feedback

on energy system training drills.

1. Types of energy systems 2. Training Methods

Mode of exercise

Frequency

Type

Duration

Volume

Intensity 3. Types of training

Continuous aerobic training

Fartlek

Interval training

Recent trends 4. Practical demonstration – teaching, supervision, observation and feedback




Presentation


Practical


Practical should constitute > 25% going through drills etc. and coaching skills associated with identifying where improvements can be made.




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Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Module 8 – Flexibility, Mobility, Warm-Up and Cool Down


Design and implement training methods for improved flexibility and mobility in beginner level athletes

Prepare warm up/ warm down sessions for a wide range of beginner level athletes/sports Demonstrate practical application of stretching and mobility exercises

Nominal Duration: 120 mins (45 mins Theory & 75 mins Practical)


1. Explain the definitions of stretching and mobility 2. Develop and implement a stretching program to improve

flexibility and mobility in beginner level athletes. 3. Outline current practices in warm-up and warm-down

programs. 4. Devise a variety of warm-up and warm-down sessions for

specific training situations 5. Organise, teach, supervise, observe and provide feedback

on flexibility and mobility exercises.

1. Definitions 2. Types of stretching

Passive stretching

Static stretching

Dynamic stretching

Ballistic stretching

PNF methods

Neutral Stretching 3. Duration of stretch 4. Muscle flexibility tests

Upper body tests

Lower body tests 5. Mobility 6. Warm Up 7. Cool-downs 8. Practical demonstration – teaching, supervision, observation and feedback




Presentation


Practical


Practical should constitute > 75% going through exercises etc. and coaching skills associated with identifying where improvements can be made.




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Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Module 9 – Recovery Methods


Develop strategies for improved recovery from training and competition in beginner level athletes

Nominal Duration: 30 minutes


1. Explain the difference between restoration and regeneration

2. Utilise a range of recovery methods and strategies for improved athletic performance in beginner level athletes.

1. Difference between restoration and regeneration 2. The recovery principle 3. Basic indicators of over and under training 4. Recovery and timeframes 5. Methods of restoration 6. Best Methods

Assessment Task Successful completion of Tasks 45 - 48Level 1 Workbook


Presentation


Practical




Suitable venue to accommodate all participants

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Strength and Conditioning – Level 1 Module 10 – Nutrition for Sports Performance

Competencies: At the completion of this unit the coach will be

able to:

Define and implement appropriate nutritional guidelines to enhance sports performance for beginner level athletes.

Nominal Duration 60 minutes


1. Utilise a range nutritional guidelines applicable to beginner level athletes.

2. Identify the importance of fluid intake and hydration for improved athlete performance

3. Define the effect alcohol has on overall sports performance

1. Australian dietary guidelines applicable to sport 2. Fluid and hydration 3. Limiting saturated fat and moderate total fat 4. Foods low in salt 5. Alcohol intake 6. Consuming only moderate amounts of sugar 7. Adjusting daily intake of all nutrients based on training loads

Assessment Tasks Responses provided in workbook


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Strength and Conditioning – Level 1 Module 11 - Athlete Assessment, Injury Prevention and Management – A Practical Approach for Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Competencies: At the completion of this unit the coach will be

able to:

Define, implement and interpret appropriate athlete assessment protocols for beginner athletes and assessing individual physical components.

Be familiar with and capable of implementing an injury prevention and management philosophy and practice for to minimise injuries in beginner level athletes

Understand rehabilitation principles

Nominal Duration 60 mins


1. Implement appropriate assessment protocols for beginner level athletes.

2. Implement a monitoring system that induces positive adaptations with the follow on of injury prevention.

3. Define the general biomechanical causes of injury. 4. Evaluate and apply important factors in rehabilitation training

programs.

1. Why Test 2. Measure of a Good Test for Assessing Athletes 3. Differentiating Test Types 4. Standard Testing Battery 5. Athlete Assessment Protocols 6. Monitoring 7. General Biomechanical Causes of Injury 8. Important Factors in rehabilitation training programs 9. Factors limiting progression in rehabilitation 10. Specific Rehabilitation Protocol and Progression Guide

Assessment Tasks Response provided in Workbook Assessor’s evaluation of competencies in practical session.


Presentation


Practical

Practical should constitute > 50% of practical assessment tools.




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