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Overview of the New Rowing Coach Accreditation
Scheme
The following structure will begin in January 2005 for Rowing Coach Accreditation in
Australia.
Accreditation Levels
Level 4 Specialist Modules
Masters
Level 3 Disability
School Age
Level 2
Level 1
Features of the New Accreditation Scheme:
Level Aim Requirements
1 This is a new entry level accreditation. The course Approx 1 day course
provides a basic introduction to coaching rowing at duration, plus post-course
community level. This course is aimed at parents, practical coaching
teachers, outdoor rec instructors, boat race officials, requirements. Coaches will
and senior school students. No prior coaching be assessed against relevant
experience required. Coaches will be accredited to competencies.
work under the indirect supervision of a higher level
coach.
2 This program trains coaches who already have some Approx 2½ days course
experience in the sport. The new Level 2 is duration, plus post-course
equivalent to Rowing‟s previous Level 1 accreditation, coaching requirements.
but with the following improvements: Coaches will be assessed
More time allocated to practical elements, against relevant
including rigging and fault correction. competencies.
Less focus on complicated sport science
concepts. Only basic sports science principles
are introduced.
3 The Level 3 is aimed at senior school and club Approx 5 days course
coaches, and those coaches working with state level duration, plus post-course
teams and junior national teams. The Level 3 focuses coaching requirements.
more heavily on applied sports science concepts, and Coaches will be assessed
aims to provide the coach with the „tools of the trade‟ against relevant
to develop athletes to their potential. The new Level 3 competencies.
is equivalent to the previous Rowing Level 2
accreditation, but with a greater emphasis on
technique analysis and correction, and individualising
your coaching.
4 The Level 4 is a new accreditation level. It is aimed at A 2 day workshop will
„professional‟ head coaches working within schools, commence the Level 4
clubs, and NTC networks who are dealing with elite program. It is anticipated that
athletes. The Level 4 aims to train the coach to apply the remainder of the Level 4
their coaching skills in a holistic manner, and work requirements will take
with a team of sports science experts to assist the between 12 months and 2
athlete to achieve excellence. The Level 4 will focus years to complete, depending
on the role of the coach as a program manager, and on the candidates current
will rely on expert coaches practising in the field to coaching workload and
mentor Level 4 candidates. commitments. A 12 month
mentored practicum is
involved. Coaches will be
assessed against relevant
competencies
Specialist Specialist modules can be undertaken in the areas of: The specialist modules can
modules Coaching Masters Rowers be conducted via on-line
Coaching Rowers with a Disability study, or conducted in a face
Coaching School Age Rowers to face course environment.
These modules aim to provide specialist skills and Candidates must also
knowledge to coaches who work with athletes in these undertake mentored practical
target groups. These modules will be conducted coaching hours. Coaches will
separately from the four accreditation levels, and are be assessed against relevant
optional. Coaches who successfully complete these competencies
modules will receive a Rowing Australia „specialist
coach‟ accreditation. Level 2 is a pre-requisite to
undertaking the specialist modules. The three
specialist modules MUST be completed by coaches
who wish to achieve Level 4 accreditation. Specialist
modules may be undertaken as part of updating for
Level 2 and 3. Maximum updating points have been
allocated to the specialist modules (see Updating
policy at Appendix 1)
Changeover Policy for Existing Coaches from the Old System to the
New
The new Rowing Australia Coach Accreditation Scheme will mean a change for
coaches who are already accredited. Rowing Australia currently has a Level 1 and
Level 2 coach accreditation. These levels correlate as follows:
Old Level 1 = New Level 2
Old Level 2 = New Level 3.
Coaches who are currently accredited at the old Level 1 or 2 will be automatically
issued with a new Level 2 or 3 accreditation. However, their current updating period
will still apply (ie. they will not be given a new 4 year period in which to update – for
example, if they are due to update in 2006, then that date will still apply).
For coaches who were previously accredited at the old Level 1 or 2, and have let
their accreditation lapse, the re-entry clause in Rowing Australia‟s updating policy will
apply (see Appendix 1).
There are a number of coaches who are operating at Level 4 standard, but as this
accreditation level did not previously exist, they have not had the opportunity to gain
this level of accreditation. Rowing Australia is keen to provide a „fast-tracked‟
opportunity for suitable coaches to gain Level 4 accreditation through an RPL
process. From 1 January to 30 June 2005, Rowing Australia will invite appropriately
experienced coaches to apply for a „fast-tracked‟ RPL process for Level 4
accreditation.
Entry pre-requisites
The Rowing Coach Accreditation courses are sequential in nature. Therefore, it is a
pre-requisite that participants have achieved the previous level of accreditation prior
to enrolling in the next level. In addition, some accreditation levels have additional
entry pre-requisites, including coaching experience – see table below for details.
Note: that Recognition of Prior Learning is available – see RA Recognition of Prior
Learning policy for further information. Candidates must be 16 years of age in order
to undertake accreditation.
It is recommended (but not required) that all coaches undertake a first aid certificate.
Accreditation Level Pre-requisite
Level 1 Rowing Coach 16 years of age
Level 2 Rowing Coach Level 1 Rowing Coach
1 year of coaching experience as a Level 1 Coach
Level 3 Rowing Coach Level 2 Rowing Coach
1 year of coaching experience as a Level 2 coach
Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
Level 4 Rowing Coach Level 3 Rowing Coach
1 year of coaching experience as a Level 3 coach
Coaching Masters Rowers
Coaching Rowers with a Disability
Coaching School Rowers
Note: Entry to the Level 4 course will be „by
application‟.
Coaching Masters Rowers - Level 2 Rowing Coach
Specialist Coach
Coaching Rowers with a Level 2 Rowing Coach
Disability – Specialist
Coach
Coaching School Rowers – Level 2 Rowing Coach
Specialist Coach
Level 1 Overview
Module Content Delivery Duration
strategies
Professional Role of the coach – what coaches do, Presentations 2 hours
Issues coaching philosophy. Interactive
Code of Ethics – including make discussion
coaches aware of police check
requirements in each state (club/school
responsibility). On line
“Play by the rules” anti-harassment module
training (to be completed pre or post
course).
Including a broad range of people in
your program (disabled, children,
adolescents, women, masters).
NCAS Structure.
Start and race day rules, waterway
rules, roles of BROs.
Local venue etiquette guidelines.
Sport safety (hydration, hygiene,
sunsmart), water safety (swamp etc),
emergency plans, duty of care.
Risk management basic principles.
Identification of general and rowing
specific resources available.
Basic Theory and practical teaching of the Go Rowing 2 hours
Rowing following skills: video part 1 &
Technique Carrying boat 2
Breakdown of rowing stroke
Getting in/out of boat Sculling
Safety position workshop
Moving the boat – forwards, Demonstration
backwards, turning, checking, & participation
emergency stop
Setting feet position
Capsize drill
Teaching Stages of learning Presentation. 1 hour
methodology Group management Small group
Checklist for presenting new skills. practice
Practical tools – coaching from bike,
coaching boat, using megaphone or
radio, using a stopwatch
Terminology Theory & practical teaching of rowing Presentation 1 hour
terminology Questions/
Boat parts discussion
Blade parts
Basic rowing commands
Basic race commands
Total in-course hours 6 hours
Coaching Mentored coaching practice with official Post course 10 hours
Practice sign off by an RA approved, qualified practical
assessor
Level 2 Overview
Module Content Delivery Duration
strategies
Professional Coaching structure of RA and NCAS Presentations 2.5 hours
Issues Rowing structure within each BRO
state/territory presentation,
Rowing Australia Code of conduct hard copy of
State specific rules of racing and rules & regatta
regatta procedures procedures or
Risk management – RA safety & RA/state
risk management policies and websites
procedures, How to develop a risk Potential on-line
management plan Copy of
Legal considerations including policies
litigation, duty of care, insurance, Potential on-line
sporting tribunals.
Identification of general and rowing
specific resources
Physiology & Basic anatomy Presentation 1 hour
Anatomy Components of fitness (speed,
strength, power etc) – basic
terminology
Principles of training
Identifying conditioning components
and their contribution to rowing
performance
Introduction to physiological testing
Rowing Technique of sweep & sculling Presentation 4 hours
Technique Analysis of rowing stroke Video “Better
Fault analysis and correction Rowing”
Exercises for improving and Practical
correcting technique workshop
(group work
with ergos)
Video analysis
workshop
Rigging Importance of proper adjustment Presentation 4 hours
and maintenance Demo
Basic tools required for rigging Workshop –
Adjustments that can be made and rig boats and
standard procedures oars
Standard measurements for
club/school sculling and sweep
boats
Rigging charts
Basic equipment care
Terminology associated with rigging
measurements
Coaching Key factors for effective Presentation 1.5 hours
methodology communication (incl body language Demonstration
and listening skills) Role play
Skill teaching processes:
o Introductions
o Demonstrations
o Practice
o Observation & Analysis
o Feedback
Coaching styles and learning styles
Adapting your coaching for a rower
with special needs
Goal setting and evaluating training
and competition performances
Training Basic principles of planning & Presentation 3 hours
methodology periodisation Workshop
Elements of training sessions Group
Training Intensity % for each phase presentation
in rowing Peer
Classification of training using rating evaluation
Monitoring of training with a coaches
diary
Adapting a standard training program
to suit specific groups (eg. masters,
school aged rowers, disabled)
Medical Issues Basic nutritional guidelines Presentation 2 hours
Fluid replacement Practical
Basic rowing hygiene workshop
Injury prevention in rowing – basic
principles
Injury management (ABC, STOP,
RICER)
Core stability and body awareness
Basic stretching program for rowing
Implications of coaching crews with
varying needs (ie. junior, youth,
club, masters, disabled), including
selection of rowers into crews with
matching abilities, peer pressure,
and appropriate training levels for
each specific group
Drugs in sport – the issue in general
Total in-course hours 18 hours
Coaching Mentored coaching practice with official Post-course 20 hours
Practice sign off by an RA approved, qualified practical
assessor
Level 3 Overview
Module Content Delivery Duration
strategies
Professional Self reflection process Presentations 4 hours
Issues Mentoring Workshop
Support team management roles
and responsibilities developing a
network
Identification of general and rowing
specific resources
Ethical issues and scenarios
Physiology Aerobic and anaerobic energy Presentation 4 hours
systems Workshop
Physiological testing – applications Demonstrations
(incl VO2 max and simple field of testing
tests)
Heart rate training zones
Measuring HLa
Medical Issues Physical development Presentations 4 hours
Selection of rowers Workshop
Nutritional guidelines for
competition and training
Weight management for
lightweights
Illness, injury and health issues
Injury prevention in rowing –
applications
Drugs in sport – testing processes
Training Periodisation of the yearly plan Presentation 4 hours
methodology Application of terminology Workshop
Modes of training for different Example
phases programs
Types of recovery training
Individualisation of training
programs
Evaluating and modifying the
program
Long term record keeping
Strength & Rowing specific strength and Workshop 1 hour
Conditioning conditioning exercises – technique Demonstrations
Individualising the strength and Potential for online
conditioning program – use multi-media
Note: Candidates must complete the
Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
accreditation – prior to attending the
Level 3
Advanced Gear ratios and catch/finish angles Presentation 4 hours
rigging How to change the gearing ratio Demo
Individualising rigging for Workshop – rig
anatomical, technical, medical and boats to athlete
environmental purposes needs
Latest trailer and boat transport
regulations
Latest equipment resources
Biomechanics Basic biomechanical principles Presentation 3 hours
(forces, levers, momentum) Web based
Identification of force curves quiz for force
Analysis of rowing stroke cycle curves
Interpreting and acting on analysis
Rowing Review stroke analysis Workshop 6 hours
technique Stroke progression and (video analysis)
development Expert
Advanced fault identification and presenter
correction Overlay video
Race strategy and starts of faults vs
Developing advanced drills for ideal model
technical improvement
Use of video cameras and other
equipment for analysis of technique
Coaching Communication skills Presentation 4 hours
methodology Athlete involvement Workshop
Self-directed teaching
Questioning techniques
Problem solving approach
Sports Goal setting Presentation 2 hours
Psychology Arousal control skills Workshop
Mental rehearsal and visualisation
Stress management
Time management (coach and
rower)
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Impact of athlete personal and life
issues on performance
Total in-course hours 36 hours
Coaching Mentored coaching practice with official Post course 30 hours
Practice sign off by an RA approved, qualified practical
assessor
Level 4 Overview
Module Content Delivery Duration
strategies
Program Managing a team of specialists (eg. Presentation 4 hours( in
Management sports science, strength and Workshop course)
conditioning) to achieve an integrated Practical
program activities
Self reflection and innovation
Self management
Mentoring skills
People management / performance
appraisal
Negotiation skills
Business and Financial management On line - 1
the Law for Business skills University of semester
coaches Presentation skills QLD module
Time Management HMST7923
Resource management Business and
Legal issues (contracts, employment the Law for
issues, negligence, duty of care, Coaches
discrimination, OH&S, intellectual
property)
Athlete Holistic development of the athlete Presentation 2 hours (in
management Life after competing for athletes Workshop course)
Competition pathways Practical
Innovative coaching approaches to activities
get the best out of athletes
Planning Long term (4 year) athlete Presentation 2 hours (in
preparation Workshop course)
Linking other developmental
programs to your program
Ongoing evaluation and monitoring
Sports Counselling and conflict management On line - 1
Psychology and Communication styles and University of semester
the Coaching behaviours QLD module
Process Leadership HMST7446
Cohesion Sports
Coping skills Psychology and
Enhancing performance through the Coaching
psychological skills Process
Advanced Equipment design Presentation 3 hours (in
Biomechanical Measurements of efficiency Workshop course)
Analysis Model force curves by boat category
Travel Team management for travel Presentation 2 hours (in
management Travel issues – jetlag, dehydration, Workshop course)
DVT, motion sickness, time zone Practical
changes activities
Climate (altitude, heat, cold,
pollution)
Acclimatisation
Local food & water
Health & hygiene issues –
vaccinations, preventing illness,
quarantining sick athletes.
International Technical, tactical and training Presentation 3 hours (in
trends methodology developments in other Workshop course)
countries
Latest Current tools, trends and innovations Self-directed 12 months
technology Current Research projects underway Research
project
Coaching 12 month „apprenticeship‟ working in Practical 12 months
Practice conjunction with a state institute/academy
of sport or AIS rowing program. Mentor
coaches will provide quarterly reports on
the Level 4 candidate‟s progress for
review by assessors.
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