Level 3 Coach Accreditation
"So, you want to be a Level 3 Coach?"
See if you have what it takes by accepting the challenge and completing the 5 tasks below.
Task 1: Complete a brief self-evaluation form. Click on the link to download.
Self-evaluation form
Task 2: Answer the two questions at the end of the case study below.
Case study
Task 3: Answer ONE of the foilowing questions:
Altitude: Explain the differences between intermittent hypoxic training and the use of an altitude tent.
Applied physiology: Explain the relationship between fats and carbohydrates during exercise.
Gender differences: With reference to triathlon, what are key physiological characteristics of females which differentiate them from males?
Leadership: Do you agree that it is adults rather than sports that build character in young athletes? Explain.
Mental skills: Discuss the advantages and challenges of performance profiling.
Nutrition: What is the role of supplements and diet in the treatment of iron deficiency?
Youth coaching: How do you develop and communicate a vision for a youth triathlete aged < 16 years?
Task 4: Read the resource below and then complete the question on constraints which apply to your coaching.
Constraints-led coaching for athletes and coaches
Task 5: Without googling, answer the brain teaser below.
You're standing at three light switches at the bottom of stairs to the attic. Each one corresponds to one of three lights in the attic, but you cannot see the lights from where you stand. You can turn the switches on and off and leave them in any position. How can you identify which switch corresponds to which light bulb if you are only allowed one trip upstairs?
E-mail your answers to brett.reid@triathlon.org.nz. If you would like a longer version of the coach self-evaluation form also e-mail Brett Reid.
Level 3 Coach Programme
The Level 3 Coach programme is aimed at coaches who are supporting the long-term development (> 12 months) of youth and/or adult triathletes and who now wish to extend their knowledge and experience in order to become more effective.
It is important to note that the Level 3 Coach programme has not been established for coaches working with high performance triathletes but is open to all triathlon coaches who meet the registration requirements.
This approach is consistent with Tri NZ's coach development philosophy which recognises that coaches can be 'expert's' irrespective of the age or stage of the triathletes they are coaching, just as educators can be experts at all stages of the education pathway (i.e., pre-school through to post-doctorate).
A key aim of the Level 3 coach programme is for coaches to appreciate the value in: (a) linking theory and practice, and (b) drawing on the knowledge and experience of peers (e.g., triathlon and other individual discipline coaches) and mentors in order to provide more effective coach support.
In essence, Tri NZ wants Level 3 Coaches to adopt a collaborative approach to coaching, and to better understand how to analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources (i.e., from the sport science and coaching literature, to fellow coaches). Coach shadowing and collaboration is a key learning activity within the programme.
Note: when programme registration numbers allow, a Level 3 coach workshop will be held annually.
Registration recommendations
It is recommended that coaches meet the following requirements before registering on the Level 3 coach programme:
a. Triathlon coach > 5 years
b. Tri NZ Level 2 accredited coach (or equivalent)
c. Coaching triathletes face-to-face on a weekly basis
d. Open to learning
e. Coach in accordance with Tri NZ's Code of Ethical Coaching Behaviours
To discuss the programme, contact Brett Reid at brett.reid@triathlon.org.nz.
To register on the programme go to: http://www.triathlon.org.nz/register-a-coach-programme/Register-for-a-coach-programme-or-workshop
To download the Code of Ethical Behaviours click on this link.
