Level 3 certification components have updated to align with the Competition Development (Competition 3) requirements:
- Theory modules (Coaching & Leading Effectively, Manage a Sport Program, Managing Conflict and Psychology of Performance) and:
- MED Online Evaluation
- Design a Basic Sport Program
- True Sport Clean 101 OR Leading Drug Free Sport Online Evaluation
- Technical course
- Practical hours (Artistic practical hours no longer accepted following the Transfer of Qualifications)
Pre-requisites
Coaches must be certified Level 2 to begin Level 3 training.
Theory Modules for Level 3
Coaches must complete the Make Ethical Decisions theory module and/or the MED Online Evaluation, as well as the Design a Basic Sport Program Theory module if they have not already done so.
Four Competition Development modules must be completed to meet the requirement for Level 3.
- Coach & Leading Effectively
- Manage a Sport Program
- Managing Conflict + Managing Conflict Online Evaluation
- Psychology of Performance
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True Sport Clean 101 OR Leading Drug Free Sport Online Evaluation
To find the closest course in your area please visit Coaches Association of Ontario at http://www.coachesontario.ca/ or by phone at 1-888-NCCP-ONT
Discipline Specific Technical Course
The technical courses cover Level 3 specific skills for each discipline (Trampoline and Rhythmic). Women’s and Men’s Artistic Gymnastics training courses have transferred over to the new NCCP Competition Stream.
Practical
Following completion of the Competition Development modules and technical courses, coaches must complete the practical requirement to become certified Level 3.
Becoming Certified
A coach is certified once they have completed the three Level 3 components: Theory modules for Level 3 (4 out of 6), Technical and Practical. Coaches must also complete the Make Ethical Decisions theory module and/or the MED Online Evaluation, as well as the Design a Basic Sport Program Theory module. A Coach ID is the easiest way to verify your certified status. You can apply for a coach ID here. For help accessing your coach ID on Uplifter, please visit the NCCP help page.
Exemption Opportunities
Coach Exemption for National Events must be apply for directly through Gymnastics Canada. The fee for the application will be determined by the date at which the application, fee and all documents are received at the National Office.
Resources and Forms
Practical Form & Info – Level 3 Guidebook Artistic