National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

NCCP Context: Community Sport

This course provides RJTW leaders with the skills and tools they need to lead sessions ranging from 1-day fun days to day camp programs to once- or twice-a-week programs offered over a few months, in a club or in school. It introduces track and field through fundamental movement skills with games to reinforce those skills. 

Course Length: 8 hours

Modules:

1. Introduction to RJTW 
2. Analyze Movement 
3. Safety and Emergency Plan 
4. Using the Teacher’s Resource Manual 
5. RJTW in Action 

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NCCP Context: Instruction-Beginner and Competition-Introduction 

The Foundations of Coaching Course consists of 5 eLearning modules and two online sessions consisting of the theory modules that are required for NCCP Sport Coach and Club Coach. Once coaches complete these modules, they can take the practical portions.  

Prerequisites:  

• Coach Initiation in Sport 

• Long Term Athlete Development E-Learning 

• NCCP Coaching Athletes with A Disability 

• Safe Sport 

• Becoming Para Ready in Athletics (coming soon) 

 

Recommended : 

• Fundamentals of Athletics Jumps 

• Fundamentals of Athletics Throws 

• Fundamentals of Athletics: Track 

 

The Foundations online modules must be completed before the Sport or Club Coach sessions 

(Length: 6h  – can be over multiple evening sessions or on a weekend)  

Modules:   

• Safety and Security 

• Analysis and Giving Feedback 

• Physiology for Athletics 

• Planning for Athletics 

NCCP Context: Instruction-Beginner  

An introduction to Track & Field that teaches the basic skills of all events as well as how to plan a practice and a month of training. It is ideal for the generalist coach that may be coaching introductory-intermediate level athletes in a multiple event context; often in a school or club, or at a junior high-high school level.  

 The Foundations online modules must be completed before the Sport Coach sessions 

 Length:  8h 

Modules:   

• Sprints Technical Elements  

• Jumps Technical Elements  

• Endurance Technical Elements  

• Throws Technical Elements  

  

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NCCP Context: Competition-Introduction 

This is an event specific course that teaches a more in-depth technical analysis for one event group and how to plan a season. Coaches can sign up for either sprints, endurance, jumps, throws (including para- throws) or wheelchair racing. 

The Foundations online modules must be completed before the Club Coach sessions 

Length: 1.5 days  

Modules:  

• Event Specific Technical   

• Event Specific Strength   

• Analyze Performance  

• Seasonal Plan  

• Manage a Sport Program 

 

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Are you a passionate community run leader looking to make a real difference in the lives of recreational runners? Introducing the interactive Athletics Canada Running Leader coaching course ! The goal of this course is to equip community run leaders like you with the knowledge, skills, and tools to empower recreational runners to achieve their goals.

What to Expect:

• Practical Insights: Gain hands-on coaching experience that you can apply on the track and.
• Theoretical Foundations: Deepen your understanding of the science and art of running, enhancing your ability to guide others.
• Technical Training: Discover the key techniques and strategies for effective coaching success.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Embody the qualities of an effective leader.
• Provide a safe environment and model safe running practices.
• Understand and explain the general principles behind effective training methods for running.
• Grasp the basic technical elements of a running program.
• Understand the basics of injury prevention for runners.
• Learn how to mentally prepare runners to train and race to their potential.
• Adapt training for runners of all ages, identities, and abilities.

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NCCP Context: Competition-Development 

Performance Coach is an event specific course ideal for coaches with U20 athletes or older, specializing in one event group, training all-year round, and competing in national competitions.  

Coaches can sign up for one event group: sprints, endurance, throws, jumps, or wheelchair racing.  

Prerequisites:  

1. Coaches must be Club Coach Certified and be coaching an athlete at U20 or higher who is competing at a National Championship. Exceptions may apply.  
2. Eligibility will be determined by completing an intake form. Coaches will also need to complete pre course online learning. This can be completed at any time prior to the course start date.  

Pre-learning (Approximately 7 hours)

1. Strength  
2. Nutrition, Recovery, & Prevention  
3. Physiology & Biomechanics  
4. Planning  

Modules

1. Event Audit 
2. Event Model 
3. Event-Specific Technical 
4. Event-Specific Strength 
5. Annual Planning 
6. Micro-cycle Planning 
7. Final Phase Planning 
8. Coach Performance and Self-Care 

NCCP Context: Competition-High Performance 

Prerequisites:  

1. Coaches must be Performance Coach Certified and be coaching an athlete who has achieved CAPP International consideration standard.

Length: 2-3 years  

Multi-sport Training: 

1. Advanced Coaching Diploma 

Athletics Training

1. World Athletics Academy (Program is currently under revision)