Coach Education Programme. Qualification Specification

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1 Coach Education Programme Qualification Specification

2 General Course information The Coach Development Programme (CDP) is open to all National Federation. It is designed to provide coaches with the opportunity to study and practice all aspects of coaching the cycling disciplines under the expert guidance of the World Cycling Centre team. The programme is designed to increase levels of knowledge and expertise in all areas of cycle coaching and candidates will be exposed to more than one cycling discipline. The general objectives of the courses are: To improve the knowledge and competence of cycling coaches. To establish a simple and complete system for training cycling coaches around all the world. To exchange coaching experiences. UCI Course Level 1 Coaching Certificate Level 2 Coaching Certificate Level 3 Coaching Diploma Coaching Internship Course location National Federation WCC satellite centres Continental location World Cycling centre WCC satellite centres World Cycling Centre Duration 5-7 * days level * days level 2 30 days residential 3 months residential Pre-requisite 18 years old + Holds UCI level 2 or equivalent Holds UCI Diploma or equivalent Course cost Varies - Funded by NF, NOC, Olympic Solidarity or NFDF 5,000chf Funded by NF, OS, individual, other chf Funded by NF, OS, Individual, WCC. *Depends on the FN, access to stable internet and the local language / translation required.

3 LEVEL 1 Level 1 is aimed at new coaches, those working with younger riders or developing athletes or a coach working under the guidance of a head coach. This is the foundation level. The main goal is to learn how to coach, it is a general course for all the disciplines. LEVEL 1 Content: Duration: 5-6 days (40h-50h) Classroom and delivery 0 Opening course (introduction) 1 Coaching principles and safety + delivering coaching sessions+ self-reflection. 2 Coaching specific groups: children 3 Basic Nutrition 4 Discipline: Introduction to Sport of Cycling 5 Anatomy / physiology & biomechanics 6 Basic components of fitness 7 Calendar Planning short term, LTAD 8 Basic equipment & position 9 Rights & rider hygiene. Code of conduct + WADA certificate + Online links. Sports Coach and UK sport Participant welcome Course information Role of the coach Safe and effective coaching Methods of reflection Growth and development Implications for coaching LTAD in your coaching Components of a healthy diet Fluid / food intake Planning for competition Overview of the features and format of Olympic and World Championship Cycling disciplines. Basic introduction Cycling specific component Understanding the Principles of Conditioning and Components of Fitness and how to apply them for Cycling. Why it is important How to plan The concept of periodization Relevant to the disciplines Rider position UCI regulations- basic Care of the athlete Coaches conduct Acceptance of UCI conduct code Online modules

4 Level 1 required assessment 1. coaching 2. Group Activity 3. Multiple choice test Plan, communicate and deliver a safe and effective session. Show understanding of correct technique. Plan athlete calendar for a specified period. Recognize the different training and racing periods Can be written or verbal. Content matches that delivered 4. Attendance Required 5. Wada Play True test Online certificate UCI Level 1 Coaching Certificate: Example Time Table Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day Welcome & introd. 1. Coaching principles and safety. 1. Coaching principles and safety, selfreflection. Review online content. 2. Coaching specific groups. 3. Nutrition Generic coaching 4. Theory discipline (classroom practical) 8.Basic equipment Core techniques 5.Basic anatomy, physiology. 9. Rights & rider hygiene Cycling coaching session 6.Basic component of fitness. 7.Planning assessment Theory assessment Departure of Coaches UCI Level 1 Coaching Certificate: Example Time Table Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day Welcome & introd. 1. Coaching principles and safety. Review online content. 2. Coaching specific groups. 4. Theory discipline (classroom practical) 5.Basic anatomy, physiology. 9. Rights &rider hyg. 6.Basic component of fitness. 7.Planning 8.Basic equipment. Theory assessment 1. Coaching principles and safety, selfreflection. Generic coaching 3. Nutrition Core techniques Cycling coaching session Assessment Assessment More information:

5 LEVEL 2 The WCC-UCI level 2 coaching course is the next stage in a coach s development. Moving on from the fundamentals learned at Level 1 this course focuses on the components required to assist a rider when training for more advanced performance. Coaches will be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to progress riders in up to two disciplines. LEVEL 2 Content: Duration: 5-6 days (40h-50h) Classroom and delivery 0 Opening course (introduction) 1 Coaching principles and safety + delivering coaching sessions + self-reflection (Revisit). 2 Coaching specific groups 2 3 Basic Nutrition 2 4 Discipline specific 5 Anatomy / physiology & biomechanics 2 6 Principles of Conditioning 7 Prescribing training 8 Planning 9 Monitoring and Performance 10 Coach and athlete 11 Event demands and benchmarking 12 Basic Bike-Fit 13 Introduction to training with power Participant welcome Course information Role of the coach Safe and effective coaching Methods of reflection Implications for coaching women and paracyclists LTAD in your coaching Components of a healthy diet Fluid / food intake Planning for competition Identify performance techiniques required for the discipline. Basic introduction Cycling specific component Understanding the Principles of Conditioning and Components of Fitness and how to apply them for Cycling. Consider how to manipulate volume and intensity to result in different training responses. Know how to create training sessions How to plan The concept of periodization Role of sports science in enhancing performance. Define key terms uses in sports science. Identify methods to monitor performance. Understand the role of the coach The coaching partnership Identify key event characteristics. Establish performance benchmarks for an event Identify different forms of performance analysis Identify the most beneficial position to gain performance within the identified regulations. Understand the concept of power within cycling and its relevance to cycling coaching

6 + WADA certificate + Online links. Sports Coach and UK sport Online modules 1. coaching 2. Season Planning Level 2 required assessment Plan, communicate and deliver a safe and effective session. Show understanding of Advanced technique. Plan athlete calendar for a specified period. Recognize the different training and racing periods 3. Written exam Content matches that delivered 4. Attendance Required 5. Wada Play True test Online certificate UCI Level 2 Coaching Certificate: Example Time Table Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day Welcome & introd. 1. Coaching principles and safety. Review online content. 2. Coaching specific groups. 10. Coach and athlete. 4. Theory discipline (classroom practical + videos) 6. Principles of conditioning. 7. Prescribing training. 8.Planning. 9. Monitoring and performance. 3. Nutrition 13. Introduction training with power. Assessment Coaching principles and safety, selfreflection. 5.Basic anatomy, physiology. Generic coaching 11. Event demands and benchmarking. 12.Basic bike-fit. 4. Theory discipline (classroom practical/ videos / ) Assessment Theory assessment Departure of Coaches More information:

7 LEVEL 3_DIPLOMA The Level 3 (Diploma) is the highest qualification offered and is aimed at experienced coaches who will be working either with their National Team or with National level riders. The exposure to athletes and the knowledge gained from both qualifications will allow each coach to develop in multiple roles - from working with talent identification, developing young riders through to elite level cyclists looking to compete at a world level. Held in the World Cycling Centre or WCC Satellites Centres. Duration: 25 days (150h) LEVEL 3 Content: Duration: 25 days (150h) Classroom and delivery 0 Opening course (introduction) 1 Philosophy and Discipline research Introduction to the cycling discipline. Research about several aspects of the disciplines. 2 Session planning Identify the components of effectively setting up, starting and concluding a session. Identify effective ways to provide demonstrations and provide feedback to riders. Identify the process of conducting a basic warm up and cool down for a training session. Identify the importance of reviewing sessions, who should be involved and how to conduct a review. delivery of techniques, skills and tactics to groups. define strategy and tactic, and understand how they are developed. 3 Coaching groups + talent ID Understand the stages of growth and development for different ages. Identify the difference between children and adults, and their implications for coaching. Understand the differences between the different forms of disability and the implications of each on coaching. Identify the implications for coaching riders with a disability. Understand the difference between men and women for coaching. understand the key considerations when working with female athletes.

8 Identify how to communicate with different groups. Identify Long Term Rider Development. Explain the process of athlete development and considerations of the LTAD in your coaching and in cycling. 4 Nutrition, supplements Identify the components of a healthy, balanced diet. Recognize the key macronutrients required to lead a healthy lifestyle and their important role/s in the body. Identify barriers for riders in maintaining a healthy diet. Understand the difference between eating for health and performance. Identify the importance of hydration for performance and the implications for a rider. Consider the use supplementation and identify possible issues for athletes. 5 Bike fit & position (theory and practical) 6 Discipline theory: specific demands Discipline coaching practice (if available WCC athletes) Identify the most beneficial position to gain optimum performance within the identified regulations. Understand the effect of aerodynamics on performance. Accurately position a rider given specific tools. Identify potential injuries related to incorrect position on the bike and how to correct accordingly. Identify the selection of effective equipment to enhance performance. Identify the demands of international competitions. Identify the implications of these demands on the prescription of training and development of a rider. Identify performance techniques required for performance in an international competition. Consider the prescription of specific training for sprint and endurance events. 7 Principles of conditioning Describe the principles of conditioning. Understand the difference between overreaching and overtraining. Describe the components of fitness and apply them to cycling disciplines. Describe the energy systems and how they contribute to cycling disciplines. 8 Prescribing training Consider how to manipulate volume and intensity to result in different training responses. Identify different methods to monitor training intensity.

9 Devise sessions with primary training focus in line with the micro cycle, the rider s needs and goals. 9 Planning and tapering State why it is important to plan training and what makes an effective plan. Explain the concept of periodization. Plan each of the phases/cycles of a periodised training year using an annual plan. Explain how volume, intensity and training focus should be manipulated throughout the training year. Understand tapering and how to use it at appropriate points within the training year. Consider alternative approaches to traditional periodisation, including Reverse and Block periodization. Describe the process and performance benefits to tapering. Identify the factors that can be altered to reduce workload. Identify the different types of tapers for riders and their benefits and negatives. 10 Coach & Athlete. Foundation stones Describe the features of a coach-rider partnership and the roles of a coach and rider within the partnership. Explain the ethical issues involved in planning and prescribing training. Analyse a rider profile and question riders, gathering information that could assist in planning and prescribing training. Encourage riders to provide regular feedback on training completed. Help a rider establish a training routine. Describe the forms of feedback that might be provided by a rider and how they might influence future training prescription. 11 Monitoring and performance Define key terms used in sports science. Identify why monitoring riders development is important. Explain methods available to monitor performance. Identify when it is appropriate to use them. 12 Analysis of event & Benchmarking (disciplines) 13 Strength and conditioning. Classroom & gym Identify key event characteristics. Define performance benchmarks and event demands. Establish performance benchmarks for an event. Identify aspects of performance that can be observed and analyzed. Define strength and conditioning and its role in training for different events.

10 Describe strength, power and flexibility and their role within training for cyclists. Be able to plan different strength and conditioning sessions. 14 Training with Power Understand the concept of Power within cycling and its relevance to cycling coaching. The advantages of using power for training and racing. Understand the connection of power data and physiological response. Identifying the range of Power devices and power analysis software available and its use in coaching. 15 Environments and travelling Understand the impact of travel on athletes Identify the implications of short and long distance travel on riders. Describe recommendations that could be provided to riders to enhance their performance following travel. Identify the causes of fatigue. Identify the varying states of overtraining and common indicators of these states. Understand the impact of exercising in both hot and cold environments. Identify the implications this may have on training / racing. 16 Self-Refection Identify what reflective practice is and the benefits to coaching. Recognise the different techniques employed to reflect and when to use them. Work through the process of reflection for your own coaching. Identify possible barriers to reflection and possible solutions. + specific seminars. Eg. doping, driving in races, rules-commissaries, basic-mechanics + WADA certificate + online links. Sports Coach and UK sport (to be included during 2017)

11 Level 3 required assessment A1: test Plan, communicate and deliver a safe and effective session. Show understanding of Advanced technique. A2: Written test Content matches that delivered A3: Season planning Extended Project. Plan athlete calendar for a specified period. Recognize the different training and racing periods A4: Reflective workbook Required A5: Planning sessions and test Written planning high performance sessions and one performance test. A6: Bike fitting A7: Attendance Required A8: WADA (coach true) certificate Online certificate Cost (in WCC, Aigle): CHF This includes: Basic standard accommodation, meals, teaching material, health and accident insurance. Travel from the participants country to the WCC and return is not included in the cost. HOW TO APPLY Complete the application form available on our website and send it to formation@uci.ch. More information: