The Level 3 Performance Development Coach Course - Day 1 and 2 

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The Level 3 Performance Development Coach course aims to empower coaches to design and lead effective training programs based on peer-reviewed evidence and the knowledge and experience from leading Australian coaches.

The focus of the course will be on planning and achieving long-term development of athlete performance, with an eye for establishing positive training habits that will prepare athletes for the elite pathway.

This course focusses on coaching athletes between 15 and 21 years of age, specialising in a preferred event group and aiming to compete at state and/or national-level competitions in the U15 - U20, and/or Open age categories.

Course Delivery

This course is run in two blocks - Days 1 and 2 and Days 3 and 4.

• Days 1 and 2 - All Coaches
  Practical Course: 14 hours (held over 2 days)
  Online Modules: 8-12 hours
  Reading: 4 hours
  Assessment: 1 hour

• Days 3 and 4 – Event Group Specific
  Practical Course: 14 hours (held over 2 days)
  Online Modules: 2-8 hours
  Assessment: 2 hour
  
  Requirements to Gain Accreditation
• Completion of Days 1 and 2 and Days 3 and 4 course.
• Completion of all Days 1 and 2 online modules and assessment task (multi-choice)
• Completion of all Days 3 and 4 online modules and assessment task (Short Answer, Long Answer, and Programming)
  
  Associated High Performance Pathway
• Coaches working with athletes in the Target Talent Program.