Coach education courses |
UQ Sport is a registered Coaching & Officiating Training Agency (NCAS) with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). We offer a range of training initiatives to cater for coach education and development. The University of Queensland School of Human Movement Studies also offers high performance coach education in conjunction with the ASC.
Coach Education Seminar Series
Preceding the annual Evolution of the Athlete Coach Education Conference, UQ Sport will be hosting a series of seminars offering teachers, industry professionals, coaches, students and athletes the opportunity to learn from experts in coach education. More information on the Coach Education Seminar Series.
Beginning coaching general principles
This course is offered online free of charge by the ASC and is designed to introduce coaches to the fundamental principles of sports coaching. You must complete this course prior to undertaking intermediate coaching general principles.
- The role and responsibilities of a coach, planning, safety, working with parents, communication, group management and inclusive coaching practices.
Enrol all year round through the ASC website.
Intermediate coaching general principles - NEW COURSE OPTIONS!
The intermediate coaching general principles program has replaced the Level 2 coaching general principles. This course has been designed to provide experienced coaches with the fundamental principles and scientific knowledge underlying sports performance.
Course Update:
From August 2010, we will be offering the Intermediate Coaching General Principles module-by-module. This will enable those coaches whose National Sporting Organisation requires them to complete particular modules to undertake their specific components. We have also reduced the price for those coaches wishing to undertake the whole course load, and have extended the timeframe required to complete the course load.
- the essence of coaching
- program management
- planning
- sports safety
- coaching processes
- inclusive coaching
- skill acquisition
- introduction to physiology
- basic anatomy and biomechanics
- development and maturation
- nutrition for sport
- sport psychology
- anti-doping in sport.
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All year round |
| Duration: | Candidates have twelve months to complete the course. |
| Cost: | $190 - PRICE REDUCTION! |
| Other info: | Course materials will be delivered after enrolment and your twelve month period for completion commences upon receipt of these materials. |
Intermediate Principles – Module-by-Module
| Enrolments accepted: |
All year round |
| Duration: | Candidates have two months to complete the course. |
| Cost: | $20 per module. |
| Other info: | Course materials will be delivered after enrolment and your two month period for completion commences upon receipt of these materials. |
Please note: Completion of a general principles program alone does not grant individuals Level 2 NCAS accreditation. Each National Sporting Organisation (NSO) determines the requirements for their sport to gain accreditation, and the general principles program may complement the NSO course requirements.
ASC Presenter’s Course
Skilled and confident presenters are an integral component of the coaching and officiating education system. This course has been designed to train course presenters in the skills required to deliver effective, quality coaching and officiating courses within the NCAS and National Officiating Accreditation Scheme (NOAS) schemes.
Topics covered include:
- How to conduct a practical session
- Learning methods that work
- Preparing to deliver, review and evaluate training
- Roles & responsibilities of NCAS and NOAS facilitators
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
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Dates:
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16 October 2010
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Time:
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9:00am - 5:00pm
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Venue: |
Room 219, Human Movement Studies Building (Bldg #26), Cnr Blair Dr & Union Rd, University of Queensland, St. Lucia. |
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Presenter:
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ASC / UQ Sport
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Cost:
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$88 |
ASC Assessor Course
NCAS and NOAS aim to improve the coaching and officiating standards. The ASC Assessor course was developed to assist assessors improve their skills in assessment of participants.
Topics covered include:
- Plan and organise an assessment process
- Assess the competence of a candidate
- Develop assessment tools
- Review and validate an assessment process
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
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Dates:
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17 October 2010
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Time:
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9:00am - 5:00pm
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Venue: |
Room 219, Human Movement Studies Building (Bldg #26), Cnr Blair Dr & Union Rd, University of Queensland, St. Lucia. |
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Presenter:
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ASC / UQ Sport
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Cost:
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$88 |
ASC Mentor Training Program - NEW IN 2010
The National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) and National Officiating Accreditation Scheme (NOAS) aim to improve the standard of coaching and officiating in Australia by providing a structured pathway for coach and official education.
Mentoring can be a valuable tool to help coaches and officials improve their knowledge, skills and confidence, and achieve the requirements for accreditation. The aim of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Mentor Training Program is to develop and enhance the skills of mentors working with coaches and officials in community or high performance environments..
At the completion of this program, the mentor will be able to:
- plan and organise the mentoring relationship
- assist mentees to develop and improve.
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
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Dates:
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TBC
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Time:
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9:00am - 5:00pm
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Venue: |
University of Queensland, St. Lucia |
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Presenter:
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ASC / UQ Sport
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Cost:
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$88 |
Introductory Officiating General Principles
The Introductory Officiating General Principles course is offered online free by the ASC and is designed to introduce officials to the basic skills they will need to officiate effectively. To enrol in the course go to the Australian Sports Commission’s online learning portal. From the portal you can obtain further information on the course requirements.
The Introductory Officiating General Principles course can provide the first step towards accreditation. NSO’s can provide more information on the sport specific requirements to achieve officiating accreditation.
Advanced Officiating General Principles
This service is currently not offered. To express interest in participating in this course please email coached@uqs.com.au.
More information
To enquire further please phone (07) 3346 6243 or email coached@uqs.com.au.