| Objectives: | To equip beginning coaches with basic theoretical and technical knowledge in canoe sprint so that they are able to coach safely and effectively To standardise the canoe sprint technique To prepare a new generation of coaches who are eager to learn, improve their craft continuously and share best practices with each other |
| Course Duration: | • 19h E-learning + Pre-reading • 24h Face to face Theory + Practical • 10h Coaching Attachment • 5h Competency Assessment • MCQ Assessments: 2x 1h Examination (FSS and Theory) |
| Course Dates: | 22, 23 Feb, 1, 2 Mar 2025 *Registration closes 23 January 2025 |
| Course Fees: | Affiliate: $520 Non-Affiliate: $620 |
| Pre-requisites: | √ Must be at least 18 years of age √ Must be medically fit* (*To complete Medical Indemnity Form. Participants are required to provide doctor’s certification if there is an answer of “Yes” to any conditions.) √ Must have a 1-star or an equivalent certification √ Must have competed in at least 3 recognized canoe sprint or marathon competitions or time trials (local/overseas) √ Proof of swimming ability: At least SwimSafer Silver or able to swim 200m unaided (video evidence). √ Attend and pass compulsory proficiency test of technical ability in sprint canoe/kayak*: o Able to paddle 2km (with a turn) under 11 min (MK1)/12 min (WK1)/12min (MC1)/ 13min (WC1) o Able to exhibit a general proficiency in the following technical skills: ▪ Keep the craft stationary and adjust position/ manoeuvre appropriately when required ▪ Execute a Start from stationary position ▪ Paddle straight and within allocated lane ▪ Execute a 180 deg turn within 3-4 lanes ▪ Exhibit a general technical proficiency and is able to demonstrate the use of Rotation and Hip/Leg Drive in a Sprint Kayak / Canoe stroke ▪ A skills assessment test post-2k time trial may be carried out to ascertain the proficiency of the participants if necessary *Current National Team athletes may get exemption based on National Coaches’ verification of 2k timings and technical skills clocked within the last 2 months. √ Valid First Aid with AED certification o Participant who does not have a valid First Aid with AED certification prior to the course will need to submit the certification and be on NROC before CoachSG issues the coaching course certificate |
| Course Requirements: | To be certified as a SG-Coach Canoe Sprint Full Integration Level 1 Coach* √ Attendance must be 100% of the course. All participants are expected to be punctual before each session (at least 5 minutes before stated class time) and actively participate in all sessions. √ Complete and submit on time all reflections, quizzes, assignments, micro-coaching assessments and online e-learning resources provided throughout the course. √ Score at least 80% (40 out of 50 questions) to pass both the SG-Coach Foundational Sports Science (FSS) and Theory Examination done on SportSG-ED (online portal) in an invigilated classroom setting. √ Participants have a maximum of 2 x 2 consecutive attempts per FSS and Theory Assessment, after which an additional administration fee will be imposed for further attempts. √ Complete the 10hrs coaching attachment sessions required with respective assigned coaches or programmes. √ Pass the Competency Assessment based on the continuous assessment throughout the course and a coaching session that the participant will plan, conduct and reflect on in selected craft (K1 or C1). *Any participant who is deemed “Not Yet Competent” for the Competency Assessment will be required to complete another 10 hours of attachment with an appointed coach within 6 months of last assessment before attempting another Competency Assessment. Do note that there will be a reassessment fee of $50. Upon successful completion of the modules 0-12, and the required assignments and examinations, the participants will: √ Be issued with an email of course completion to register on the National Registry Of Coaches (NROC) via Sportsync √ Ensure they have been accepted by NROC before they will be issued the SG-Coach Level 1 Full Integration Canoe Sprint Coaching Certificate √ Require to be on the NROC and MOE-IRS registered before they can coach in MOE schools √ Be involved in various communities of Canoe Sprint coaches where there will be shared coaching resources, courses, discussions and communities of practice (CoP) The SG-Coach Full Integration L1 Canoe Sprint Coaching Course is an integration of SG-Coach L1 Theory (includes Values and Principles in Sport -VPS and Safe Sport Certification), SG-Coach Foundational Sports Science and SG-Coach L1 Canoe Sprint Technical curriculum, upon which, only 1 Full Integration certificate will be provided. As it is a full integration curriculum, all Face-to-face sessions, attachments and assessments are compulsory. However, please refer to Annex A (under Course Schedule & Modules) for information on exemptions for prior learning. |
| Course Schedule/Modules: | Course Content includes the following: Module 0: Overview and Introduction to Canoe Sprint and Canoe Polo Module 1: Coaching Philosophy and Practices Module 2: Sport Development System Module 3: Safe Sport and Sport Safety Module 4: Anatomy and Physical Preparation Module 5: Biomechanics and Technical Skills Module 6: Sport Nutrition Module 7: Coaching Para-athletes Module 8: Theories of Coaching Module 9: The Coaching Process Module 10: Building a Positive Culture in Our Sport Module 11: Practical Sessions (Kayak + Canoe/ Canoe Polo) Module 12: Coaching Attachments + Assessment |
| Registration: | Please click here. *Registration closes 23 January 2025 |
| Additional Required Submissions: | Indemnity Form Certification of Fitness Form |
| Objectives: | TBC |
| Course Duration: | TBC |
| Pre-Requirements: | TBC |
| To obtain the Level Two Canoe Sprint Coaching (Technical) Certification, participants are required to: | TBC |
| Course Dates: | TBC |
| Course Fees: | TBC |
| Objectives: | TBC |
| Course Duration: | 15h E-learning / 3h Pre-reading 31h Face-to-face Theory & Practical (20h & 11h respectively) |
| Pre-Requirements: | - Must be at least 21 years of age - Must be medically fit - Must have a 1-star or an equivalent certification - Must be on NROC for at least 3 years with a valid SG-Coach/NCAP L1 Canoe Sprint Technical Certificate - Must have at least 3 years of Canoe Sprint coaching experience and should be actively coaching in the past 6 months - If coaching experience is between 2-3 years and above criteria is not met, a letter of recommendation (with email and contact) needs to provided by employer/hirer and admission into course will be subjected to assessment processes -Able to paddle 2km (with a turn) under 11 min (MK1) / 12 min (WK1) / 12 min (MC1) / 13 min (WC1) |
| To obtain the Level Two Canoe Sprint Coaching (Technical) Certification, participants are required to: | TBC |
| Course Dates: | TBC |
| Course Fees: | $600 for affiliates and $700 for non-affiliates |
2 March to 11 April 2024
*Registration closes 25 February 2024
√ Must be at least 18 years of age
√ Must be medically fit* (*To complete Medical Indemnity Form. Participant is required to provide a doctor’s certification if the answer is “Yes” to any conditions.)
√ Must have a 1-star or an equivalent certification
√ Must have competed in at least 3 recognised canoe sprint or marathon competitions or time trials (local/overseas)
√ Proof of swimming ability: At least SwimSafer Silver or able to swim 200m unaided (video evidence).
√ Attend and pass compulsory proficiency test of technical ability in sprint canoe/kayak or produce evidence of ability to hit timing at a recognised 2km competition within the last 6 months:
√ Valid Accredited Standard First Aid with AED Certification before start of course
To be certified as a SG-Coach Canoe Sprint Full Integration Level 1 Coach*
√ Attendance must be 100% of the course. All participants are expected to be punctual before each session (at least 5 minutes before stated class time) and actively participate in all sessions.
√ Complete and submit on time all reflections, quizzes, assignments, micro-coaching assessments and online e-learning resources provided throughout the course.
√ Score at least 80% (40 out of 50 questions) to pass both the SG-Coach Foundational Sports Science (FSS) and Theory Examination done on SportSG-ED (online portal) in an invigilated classroom setting.
√ Participants have a maximum of 2 x 2 consecutive attempts per FSS and Theory Assessment, after which an additional administration fee will be imposed for further attempts.
√ Complete the 10hrs coaching attachment sessions required with respective assigned coaches or programmes.
√ Pass the Competency Assessment based on the continuous assessment throughout the course and a coaching session that the participant will plan, conduct and reflect on in selected craft (K1 or C1).
*Any participant who is deemed “Not Yet Competent” for the Competency Assessment will be required to complete another 10 hours of attachment with an appointed coach within 6 months of last assessment before attempting another Competency Assessment. Do note that there will be a reassessment fee of $50.
Upon successful completion of the modules 0-12, and the required assignments and examinations, the participants will:
√ Be issued with an email of course completion to register on the National Registry Of Coaches (NROC) via Sportsync
√ Ensure they have been accepted by NROC before they will be issued the SG-Coach Level 1 Full Integration Canoe Sprint Coaching Certificate
√ Require to be on the NROC and MOE-IRS registered before they can coach in MOE schools
√ Be involved in various communities of Canoe Sprint coaches where there will be shared coaching resources, courses, discussions and communities of practice (CoP)
The SG-Coach Full Integration L1 Canoe Sprint Coaching Course is an integration of SG-Coach L1 Theory (includes Values and Principles in Sport -VPS and Safe Sport Certification), SG-Coach Foundational Sports Science and SG-Coach L1 Canoe Sprint Technical curriculum, upon which, only 1 Full Integration certificate will be provided. As it is a full integration curriculum, all Face-to-face sessions, attachments and assessments are compulsory. However, please refer to Annex A (under Course Schedule & Modules) for information on exemptions for prior learning.
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*Registration closes 25 February 2024
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For Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Application Form, please click here.
For more information, please email us at info@scf.org.sg.
