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We are running a number of Coaching Modules at the club in the coming months, to help you decide whether you want to attend these here are some additional details on each course
Cost: there is a small registration fee for each of the foundation modules(tbc) and a registration fee for the Slalom Discipline support module (£17.50).
Fitness for Paddlesports Foundation Module
Tues 19th October -
At Sowerby Bridge Working Mens Club
Aims: This module is designed to introduce racing and recreational paddlers to the key concepts of fitness for canoe sport – training, nutrition and physiology (TNP). It is intended as a standalone module such that paddlers and coaches can attend with no prior knowledge of sports science should be able to attend and access all the delivered material. The terminology used by deliverers should be based around maximising access for all participants. The trap of using terms such as VO2max, anaerobic threshold etc. should be avoided, unless working with specific groups who have prior sports science knowledge.
Learning Outcomes: by the end of this module participants should be able to:
- Provide the details of a normal balanced diet
- Explain the links between diet and performance
- Discuss conditioning training for their canoesport discipline(s)
- Identify the benefits of strength training for canoe and kayak
Describe the reasons behind planning for and regularly monitoring a fitness programme for a paddler.
There is a £5 fee for certification of this module
Performance Planning for Paddlesport Coaches Foundation Module
Tues 26th October -
At Sowerby Bridge Working Mens Club
Background: This module intends to develop a vocabulary in coaches to understand how to articulate a three phase breakdown of the performers needs. Firstly the accurate breakdown of the type of paddling in focus, secondly complete a performance profile of a paddler and thirdly to the construction of a development plan to move the paddler accurately forward in the desired context. This ambition is not a narrow one and might be based purely a desire to be a ‘better’ paddler physically, skilfully or mentally or it may have competitive intentions. For instance it could be based on a future holiday trip for which fitness is an issue, a first attempt at a slalom event or the Exe decent or it may be that the jump to the next class of water needs a stronger mental attitude which at the moment is lacking. The detail will be closely aligned to chapters 2 and 18 of the coaching handbook.
Aims: At the conclusion of this module coaches should understand:
- The accurate science based description of the activity in focus i.e. DW long distance, 24 hour aerobic and endurance event
- Terminology in the context of physiological profiling
- Terminology in the context of skill based profiling
- Terminology in the context of psychological or mental profiling
- Periodisation and its application in improving performance
- Some of the age and gender issues when improving performers
- The key issue of prioritisation or targeting weakness’s
Learning Outcomes: The ability of a coach to accurately profile a paddler and then using a judgment based on priority and ambition create a development plan underpinned by training and sports science principles is invaluable to the coaching world. This module will identify the basic vocabulary necessary to complete the above. Using sports science and accurate terminology based on current best practice. The level of this module is intended to be the initial attempt of a coach to assess and plan for development of a paddler. The emphasis in this short module is to describe the type of activity involved in accurately; assess the profile of the performer matched against the activity and develop a coherent development plan or schedule to allow for improvement. This is the initial step in organising performance development
There is a £5 fee for certification of this module
Foundation Canoe Slalom Discipline Support Module
Sat 20th November -
At Halifax canoe Club
The BCU Discipline Support Modules are designed to assist Coaches who currently hold BCU Coaching Qualifications, and who want to gain more knowledge about some of the more specialist disciplines. The modules aim to set Coaches up to help paddlers train and improve.
The courses introduces and explain the basic techniques required for canoe slalom, and appropriate coaching strategies. The course is a mix of indoor and practical activity to ensure everyone has time to try things out. Hopefully by the close of the course Coaches will feel they have enough confidence and knowledge to put the skills into use!
The modules seek to support the continuing process of good coaching practice on the riverbank, with the syllabi written to focus on Coaches who are likely to be supporting the early development of discipline specialists.
Candidates need to register with BCU prior to attending the course (cost £17.50) by using this form. Guidance note on registration are available on the Canoe England website.
Booking
To reserve a place on any of these contact Les Ford ( 01484 854099 or email
For more details of the modules see the Foundation module summary.
