NCCP Level 3 Technical Course for Speed Skating
The Level 3 Technical course is a 30 hour course aimed at teaching fundamental principles applicable to coaching high performance athletes. The objectives of Level 3 are to develop a high level of technical expertise necessary to coach advanced skills. Topics are:
- Analysis of Skating Skills
- Physical Preparation of Skaters
- Principles of movement
- Seasonal and yearly plans
- Correction of errors in skating
- National team programs
- Correction of errors (imitations and training aids)
- Sample of existing training programs
- Common errors in long and short track skating
- Equipment for training
- Mental Preparation and Goal Setting
- Care and Prevention of Injuries
- Emotion control and competitive anxiety
- Types and causes of injuries
- Strategies for mental training
- Emergency situation and care
- Collaborative goal setting
- Prevention and treatment of injuries
- Competitions
- Special consideration for adolescent skaters
- Draw, protest and doping control
- Development of advanced strategies and tactics
- Rules
- Managing a team
