National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS)
Level 0 & Level 1 in “Strength & Conditioning”
 
 
 
Level 0 in Strength and Conditioning
 
Target Market for the Level 0 training program:
Amateur Coaches at junior level
High School Student
Parents
Competency Statement:
Level O Strength and Conditioning Coaches will be able to:
Plan and Prepare :
P lan and prepare components of a training session appropriate for a junior athlete.
Organise human and physical facilities required to conduct the training component.
Conduct :
Organise and conduct components of a training session appropriate to the needs of a junior athlete.
Facilitate learning of the fundamental skills and tactics of these components of training.
Communicate effectively with athletes and others involved in the program.
Monitor/Review:
Observe and assess athlete's performance in these training components.
Provide appropriate feedback on this performance.
Adjust activite to suit the needs to these athletes.
Evaluate :
Evaluate achievement of the objectives of the training session.
Evaluate the effectiveness of their coaching behaviour.
Adapt :
Identify and implement the appropriate modifications in future sessions.
 
Level 1 in Strength and Conditioning
 
The Level 1 ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coaching 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
Learn how to:
Combine various training variables for sports performance.
Modify training programs to suit the psychological development of the athlete.
Create a more effective teaching strategy.
Organise, teach, supervise, and provide feedback on basic speed, strength, endurance and flexibility development drills.
Describe common technical faults and their implications from the Level 1 Strength exercise lift.
Design a basic 2-3 day/week 4-8 week basic periodised program for beginner level athletes using all training modalities.
Employ a range of field tests to assess an athlete’s physical capabilities
Implement injury prevention, management and rehabilitation procedures and apply basic first aid for basic sports injuries.
Manage and implement a recovery program
Identify and understand the effect of nutrition and commonly used drugs on sports performance.
 
Course provider
The Australian Strength & Conditionind Association of Australia (ASCA)
 
For more information click on the ASCA link