First Aid for Coaches
First Aid for Coaches, a component of Sport Safety Training, is a Web-based course developed by the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis and the United States Olympic Committee.
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Respect in Sport
Respect in Sport is an internationally recognized program developed in conjunction with, and based upon, materials from the Red Cross. This on-line training course, is a tool designed to assist you in identifying and dealing with abuse, neglect, harassment and bullying in the sport of cheerleading.
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SAFETY CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR CHEER AND DANCE COACHES
IMPORTANT: Courses include course materials,
test, and instruction. Video taped illustrations will be included in the
teaching of Stunt and Tumbling I & II. Note: You must be at least 18 years old to
receive a certificate.
Master Level
Certification is given upon completion of the four core classes:
Principles & Ethics
Cheer Fundamentals
Stunt & Tumbling I
Stunt &
Tumbling II
Cheer & Dance Coaching Principles and
Ethics
Developed by the NCSSE, this fundamental
course has been designed specifically for cheerleading coaches desiring to
build a foundation necessary for a successful cheerleading program. This
comprehensive overview covers the following key elements:
- Roles
and Responsibilities of a Coach
- Safety Management
- Sportsmanship Ethics
- Relationship Building
- Program Development
Length of course: 3-4 hours
Coaches of all levels and abilities will benefit from this course. Booster club and parent group officers are encouraged to attend.
Program Management
and Cheer Fundamentals
This is a "How to" manual covering methods and practices that
can lead to a successful cheerleading program. Forms and colorful
illustrations contribute to the information you wish you had known when
you began coaching. Coaches will also be presented with a more indepth and
interactive approach to program development (practices, legal liability,
etc.) and safety management. These topics include the following
fundamental coaching skills:
- Motion and jump technique
- Practice organization
- Conditioning
- Tryout Implementation
- Legal responsibilities
This course is highly recommended for individuals
with fewer than 3 years of experience as a cheerleading coach.
Length of time: 3 hours
Coaching Stunts and Tumbling I
This course is a must for safe stunting. Key elements of this course include standard terminology, proper skill progressions, spotting drills and techniques, and participant roles and responsibilities. This interactive course uses a video (which is available for purchase) and printed manual to review safe stunting practices and teach the steps in basic to intermediate stunts and tumbling skills.
Skills covered will include stunts that are shoulder level and below and tumbling progressions up to and including a standing back handspring. Basic basket tosses and basic to intermediate coed stunts are also covered with an emphasis on grips, proper technique, and safety.
Length of time: 3 - 4 hours
Stunts and Tumbling I DVD available for purchase:
$15 if preordered at registration
$30 if purchased on site
Coaching Stunts and Tumbling II
This interactive course offers coaches’ training on intermediate to advanced partner stunts and tumbling with an emphasis on safety.
Stunts covered will include variations of extended stunts, dismounts, and advanced basket tosses. Advanced coed stunts are covered, including grips and proper technique. Tumbling progressions taught will include a back handspring series and skills up to and including non-twisting aerial flips.
Key elements of this course include terminology, proper skill progressions, spotting drills and techniques, and participant roles and responsibilitie.
Length of time: 3 – 4 hours
Stunts & Tumbling II DVD available for purchase:
$15 if preordered at registration
$30 if purchased on site
Dance Safety Certification is given upon completion of the two core classes:
Program Management and Dance Fundamentals
Dance Coaching Principles & Ethics
Program Management and Dance Fundamentals
This "how to" manual includes instruction on basic counting of music, terminology, foot, hand and arm placements, step by step guides to correct spotting and balance drills for turns, and drills for better pirouette turns. Included is an in-depth dance glossary packed with terminology related to basic, intermediate and advanced dance steps, positions, leaps, turns, jumps, walks and variations. This course contains program management sections covering methods and practices that can lead to a successful dance program.
Length of time: 4 hours
Dance Coaching Principles & Ethics
This fundamental course has been designed specifically for dance coaches/advisors desiring to build a foundation necessary for a successful dance program. The course manual includes a variety of forms and a comprehensive glossary of dance terminology. This course covers the following key elements:
- Roles
and Responsibilities of a Dance Instructor
- Safety Management
- Sportsmanship Ethics
- Relationship Building
- Program Development
Length of time: 3-4 hours
Dance coaches/advisors of all levels and abilities will benefit from this course. Booster club and parent group officers are also encouraged to attend.