National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)  For Gymnastics:

 

      The Gymnastics Foundations (GF) pathway is an excellent starting point for those looking to become certified coaches in the sport. Here’s a quick breakdown of the key steps involved:

 Minimum Age

• • To begin training, you need to be at least 15 years old by the weekend of the course you’d like to attend. This rule is strictly followed at a national level.

Education

• • The Foundations Pathway consists of three main courses:
    • Foundations Theory: Provides an introduction to coaching principles and sport-specific knowledge.
    • Foundations Introduction: Focuses on the basic teaching techniques and understanding of coaching gymnastics.
    • Foundations Sport-Specific: Covers the core areas of gymnastics, such as:
      • Artistic Gymnastics - Must have GF Introduction & GF Theory (In Alberta this courses is offered in conjunction with GF Introduction)
      • Trampoline - Must have GF Theory, GF Introduction & GF Artistic in AB
      • Active Start (targeted towards younger children) - Must have GF Theory, GF Introduction & GF Artistic before enrolling in this course
  • These courses help coaches understand the fundamentals of gymnastics and how to apply them in a training setting.

Practical Experience

• • Aspiring coaches are required to gain practical experience by working with certified coaches. This hands-on experience helps to refine skills and better prepare individuals for the actual coaching role and completing their evaluation package for certification.

Certification

• • After completing the Foundations courses, you can become certified in specific areas:
    • GF Artistic
    • GF Trampoline
    • GF Active Start
  • Certification indicates that you are competent in these areas and are ready to begin coaching on your own at the foundational level.

Continued Education

• • Many coaches continue their education by taking more advanced NCCP courses, such as:
    • Competition Introduction (C1) for Women’s Artistic, Men’s Artistic, Trampoline, and Acro.
    • Competition Introduction Advanced (C2) for Women’s Artistic, Men’s Artistic, and Trampoline
    • Competition Developmental (C3) for Women’s Artistic, Men’s Artistic, and Trampoline
    • Competition Developmental Advanced (C4) for Women’s Artistic, Men’s Artistic, and Trampoline
  • AGF Congress, GFA Getaway, NCCP workshops, and many more. Ongoing learning helps coaches stay updated and progress in their careers.

Registering for the Courses

• • Create a Profile and Obtain an NCCP Number:
    • Visit coach.ca the locker to create your profile and get your NCCP number. This is a necessary step before registering for any NCCP courses.
  • Create an Account on AGF’s Uplifter Registration Platform:
    • Click Here to create an account or register for courses
      • Minors Under 18
        • If you’re under 18, your guardian will need to create the main account and then create an individual account within that.

 

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Before you take any courses, make sure you register for your National Coaching Certification Program number (NCCP#).  CLICK HERE to register at coach.ca The Locker.