Becoming a Coach
Overview of Level 4/5 Tasks 2008
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| Task # |
L4 |
L4/5 |
L5 |
Description |
| #1 |
* |
4 or 5* |
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Energy Systems |
| #2 |
* |
4 or 5* |
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Strength Training |
| #3 |
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Music and Choreography |
| #4 |
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Nutrition for Optimal Performance |
| #5 |
|
4 or 5 |
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Environmental Factors and Performance |
| #6 |
|
4 or 5 |
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Recovery and Regeneration |
| #7 |
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Mental Preparation for Coaches |
| #8 |
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Mental Preparation for Elite Athletes |
| #9 |
*  |
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Practical Coaching: Advanced Skills Training by Discipline |
| #10 |
|
4 or 5 |
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Biomechanical Analysis of Advanced Skills |
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#11 |
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Practical Coaching: Advanced Strategy and Tactics |
| #12 |
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Planning and Periodization: Optimal Sequencing of Sport
Science, Training and Competitive Activities |
| #13 |
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Analysis of Competitive Performances (Debut to Final) |
| #14 |
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Practical Coaching: Training Camp, Seminar or School |
| #15 |
|
4 or 5 |
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Practical Coaching: International Assignment |
| #16 |
|
4 or 5 |
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Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) |
| #17 |
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Leadership and Ethics |
| #18 |
|
4 or 5 |
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Strategic Program Construction using CPC (Cumulative Points
Calculation) |
| #19 |
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Canadian Sport System |
| #20 |
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National Team Program |
- Level 4 Certification: Must complete 12
tasks in total. Must do either task #1 or 2 plus tasks #3, 4,
7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, and two other tasks, and have a skater/team
place in the top half of the Canadian Championships.
- Level 5 Certification: Must complete remaining
8 Tasks
- For more information contact Heather McMahon, Coaching and
Skating Programs Administrator, Skate Canada at hmcmahon@skatecanada.ca
or 1-888-747-2372 ext. 2504
Skate Canada ~ updated Dec. 2008

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