Level 1 ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coaching Course
APA has partnered with ASCA to provide the Level 1 ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coaching Course, specifically adapted for sports physiotherapists. The ASCA coaching programs are registered with the National Coach Accreditation Scheme (NCAS), which is administered by the Australian Sports Commission and is recognised as an industry leader via international affiliates across the globe. The course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to understand, apply and design programs including basic training principles and variables to physically prepare beginner level athletes to improve their sports performance. This adapted course will be conducted over one full day and is only available to SPA members. Participants must attend the full 1 day course, and required further practical supervision post-course (30 hours) with an ASCA coach, to gain accreditation.
Register online www.strengthandconditioning.org or email info@strengthandconditioning.org
This event is now FULL. Please contact the ASCA to be added to the waitlist.Learning outcomes
- 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 Strength and Conditioning 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.
Prerequisites
- This course is only available to registered APA members and APA physiotherapy students.