Criteria for Level 2 Coaching Accreditation - Information sheet

1. Be a current financial member of their State Branch of APSA.

2. Undertake the Sport Specific residential ( on and off ice) component of the NCAS Level 2 Figure Skating Coach Accreditation program, including coaching assessment (videos) and final written exam.

3.  Successfully complete the required modules of  The Intermediate Coaching General Principles Course (through your state Department of Sport & Recreation):

- Module 1 – The Essence of Coaching,

 - Module  2 – Program Management

- Module 6 – Inclusive Coaching and Individualisation

- Module 10 – Development and Maturation

- Module 11 – Nutrition for Sport

- Module 12 – Sport Psychology

- Module 13 – Anti-Doping in Sport

4.  Ensure that your ‘Working with Children” Police Check certificate , (that is applicable to your State) is current.

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5.  Singles, Pairs and Dance Coaches: Must have a student pass the Novice or Junior Qualifying Test.(Note: Only tests passed in the last five years will be recognized. In addition,

Synchro Coaches: The coach must have coached a Junior or Senior Synchro team that has competed in a National Championship event.

6.  After completing the course, to be an Accredited Level 2 coach, the applicant must: return the following to the Accreditation Officer:

1)  Completed DVD’s of the required lessons (as per the course requirements). 

2) Exam results.

3) Copy of the ‘Intermediate Coaching General Principles Course module certificates.

4) Proof of Novice/Junior  tests passed by students.

5) Copy of  current “Working with Children” Police Check certificate.

7. Once all the requirements have been met for Level 2, you will be re- registered with the Australian Sports Commission  as a Level 2 (and will receive a new card).