Wushu Canada Coaching
Certification Pathways rely on the
following
1) National Coaching Certification Program
2) Expertise and experience in field of the
specified sport
3) Long Term Athlete Development Program
Expertise and Experience is not
enough
• Is has become apparent in the field of sports that
expertise and experience is not enough, former
athletes and participants of the sport have not
necessarily acquired the tactics and knowledge to
coach and develop athletes, in the club or at the
national or international levels.
• Canada has been paying attention, and in order
to address this shortcoming, the Coaching
Association of Canada has developed the
National Coaching Certification Program.
National Coaching Certification
Program begins here
• Launched in 1974, the National Coaching Certification
Program (NCCP) is the CAC’s flagship program, and has
been identified as a world leader in coach education. It is
currently the largest adult continuing education program in
Canada. The NCCP gives coaches the confidence to succeed
and is designed & delivered in partnership with the
government of Canada, provincial/territorial
governments,and national/provincial/territorial sport
organizations.
• NCCP workshops are designed for all types of coaches.
Whether you’re thinking about coaching at your Martial
Arts club or you’re already the head coach of a national
team, the NCCP has workshops and pathways to meet your
needs.
Two Coaching certification Pathways to
choose from
• Community Coaching Certification Pathway
• National Coaching Certification Pathway
Community Coaching Certification
pathway
• The community coaching certification
pathway, is for the club coach. Any individual
who assists the head coach with the
development of students and or athletes.
• Relies more heavily on the National Coaching
Certification Program Competition
Introduction stream as well as First Aid and
skills fundamentals.
Community Coaching Certification
Levels Requirements and
Responsibilities
Coach Certification level
Accredited Master Community
Coach
Requirements
At least 8 years as a Senior
Coach
Responsibilities
Responsible for Senior and or Junior
coaches under his/her leadership. Can
be tasked with the Mentoring of an
Apprentice Coach.
Accredited Senior Community
Coach
At least 4 years as a Junior
Coach
Can have a club and run recreational and
competitive programs. Responsible for
Junior coaches under his/her leadership.
Accredited Junior Community
Coach
At least 2 years as an Apprentice
Coach
Can assist a Senior Coach with a club and
running recreational programs.
Accredited Apprentice
Community Coach
Must be mentored by a Master
Coach for no less than 2 years
Is being mentored by a Master Coach.
Community Coaching Certification
Point system
Accredited Master Community Coach
80 points
Accredited Senior Community Coach
70 points
Accredited Junior Community Coach
60 points
Accredited Apprentice Community Coach
40 points
Community Coaching Certification
Point System breakdown
COURSES
Wushu/Fundamental Skills*+
Taiji Fundamental Skills*+
Sanda Fundamental Skills*+
NCCP – Making Ethical Decsions*
CPR or First Aid Certification*#
NCCP – Making Head Way in sport*
NCCP – Planning a Practice
NCCP – Design a Basic sports
program
NCCP – Teaching and learning
NCCP – Managing Conflict
NCCP – Manage a Sport Program
Written recommendation from an
Accredited Master Community
Coach
Teaching Experience
20 points
20 points
20 points
10 Points
10 Points
10 Points
10 Points
10 Points
+Applicant may choose any. If all are included
in the application, the maximum count is 30
points
10 Points
10 Points
10 Points
10 Points
1 year 2 points (maximum 15 years will be counted for an
application)
Level 6 – zero point can be accepted
Level 7 – at least 5 years teaching experience
Level 8 – at least 10 years teaching experience
*Mandatory requirement for all levels
#It will be exempted if the applicant is a M.D. or a registered Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) doctor.
Community Coaching Certification
Program Eligibility
• Applicant must be 18 years of age.
• Criminal Check - Required every 4 years.
• Accredited Apprentice Community Coach – Must be a
Wushu Canada Level 5 Member minimum.
• Accredited Junior Community Coach - Must be a
Wushu Canada Level 6 Member minimum.
• Accredited Senior Community Coach - Must be a
Wushu Canada Level 7 Member minimum.
• Accredited Master Community Coach - Must be a
Wushu Canada Level 8 Member or 9-10 Honorary Level
Member minimum.
Community Coaching Certification
Program summary
• Coaches in this pathway must have sport-specific skills
and training, whether instructing at the beginner or
advanced skill levels. Many are former participants in
the sport.
• The context is typically for either youth participating in
a recreational environment, or adult participants
participating for recreation, fitness, and socialization
reasons. The participants are in various stages of longterm athlete development. The role of the coach is to
encourage participants to continue their involvement
and development in the activity.
Wushu Canada Coaching Certification
Pathway
• Falls in line with the Wushu Canada
Certification Standards Policy.
• Relies more heavily on the National Coaching
Certification Program Competitive
Development stream as well as First Aid and
skills fundamentals.
• In tune with the Long Term Athlete
Development program.
Wushu Canada Coaching Certification
Standards Policy
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In order to fall into accordance with Team Canada’s Coaching Certification Standards Policy for the protection and benefit of all athletes. Wushu
Canada would like to introduce the following Coaching Certification Standards Policy for all coaches representing Canada in all IWUF competitions.
All coaches are required to register under Wushu Canada as a Certified National Coach, registration fee is $200.00 CDN.
In order to qualify coaches must:
Have a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) transcript proving Level 2 Certification or the equivalent in the new NCCP format to at least
NCCP Competition Development status.
See Exemption A below.
Must be a registered Coach member of Wushu Canada.
Must be an owner of a school registered under Wushu Canada. See Exemption B below.
Must be a Canadian Citizen with a valid Canadian Passport.
Possess a valid CPR or First Aid Certification.
Possess a valid Criminal background check.
Exemption A: May be granted on the premise that the coach plans to advance to full level 3 or Competition Development Certification within 2
years. Exemptions may be applied through the Wushu Canada Coaches Certification Committee.
Exemption B: Applicant obtains a written recommendation of a school owner registered under Wushu Canada to prove that he/she has been an
assistant coach for a minimum of three years or he/she has placed on the medal podium in a past IWUF world Championship.
This new Wushu Canada Coaching Certification Standards Policy has been instituted to apply to all coaches representing Canada in all IWUF
competitions. It is important for Wushu Canada to ensure a high quality of coaching at all IWUF competitions in an effort to produce high quality
athletes and performances.
All enquiries should be directed to the Coaches Certification Committee.
Wushu Canada National Certified
Coach is a Stepped approach
• Step 1, Certified Apprentice Coach:
COURSES
Wushu/Fundamental Skills
Mandatory – Wushu coach
pathway
Any one or all three is necessary for
Competition Introduction – Step 1
Taiji Fundamental Skills
Mandatory – Taiji coach pathway
Sanda Fundamental Skills
Mandatory – Sanda coach
pathway
NCCP – Make Ethical Decisions
CPR or First Aid Certification#
Competition Introduction – Step 1
Mandatory and necessary to be maintained for all certification levels, in
order to be considered valid
NCCP – Nutrition
NCCP – Planning a Practice
NCCP – Making Head Way in sport
Competition Introduction – Step 1
Competition Introduction – Step 1
Competition Introduction – Step 1
#It will be exempted if the applicant is a M.D. or a registered Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) doctor.
Wushu Canada National Certified
Coach is a Stepped approach
• Step 2, Certified Junior Coach:
NCCP – Design a Basic sports program
Competition Introduction – Step 2
NCCP – Basic Mental Skills
Competition Introduction – Step 2
NCCP – Teaching and learning
Competition Introduction – Step 2
Wushu Canada National Certified
Coach is a Stepped approach
• On going courses, Certified Senior Coach:
NCCP – Managing Conflict
Competition Development
NCCP – Advanced Practice Planning
Competition Development
NCCP – Coaching and Leading effectively
Competition Development
NCCP – Manage a Sport Program
Competition Development
NCCP – Developing Athletic Abilities
Competition Development
NCCP – Leading Drug free Sport
Competition Development
NCCP – Prevention & Recovery
Competition Development
NCCP – Psychology and Performance
Competition Development
NCCP – Performance Planning
Competition Development
Wushu Canada National Certified
Coach is a Stepped approach
• On going courses, Certified Master Coach:
NCCP – Mentorship
Professional Development
NCCP – Empower +
Professional Development
NCCP – Resistance Training
Professional Development
NCCP – Aboriginal Coaching Modules
Professional Development
NCCP – Coaching in Ontario Schools
Professional Development
Wushu Canada National Certified
Coach Evaluation Process
Coach Certification level
Certified Master Coach
Certified Senior Coach
Requirements
At least 8 years as a Senior Coach (See Exemption A and B)
Evaluation
All necessary courses have been completed and passed.
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Have successfully trained at least one Certified Senior
Coach
At least 5 years as a Certified Junior Coach
(See Exemption A and B)
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Certified Junior Coach
Professional Development Courses: See above table
Must be Wushu Canada Level 8 minimum
Competition Development Courses: See above table
Wushu Canada Level 7 minimum
All necessary courses have been completed and passed.
Have successfully coached at least one athlete who has
won a spot on the Canadian Team
Competition Introduction (Step 2)
All necessary courses have been completed and passed.
Successfully completed Competition Introduction (Step 1) + the
Submit the following for evaluation to a Master coach: Emergency
following:
Action Plan, 2 Practice Plans.
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Successfully pass Official Rules test.
Competition Introduction – Step 2 Courses: See above
table
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Certified Apprentice Coach
Must be Wushu Canada Level 6 minimum
Competition Introduction (Step 1)
All necessary courses have been completed and passed, and has
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been evaluated by a Master Coach.
Competition Introduction – Step 1 Courses: See above
table
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Current CPR or First Aid certification
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Must be Wushu Canada Level 5 minimum
Completed Coach assessment observation evaluation (can be
submitted through video)
Wushu Canada National Certified
Coach Summary
• Coaches in the Competition stream usually have previous coaching
experience or are former athletes in the sport. They tend to work with
athletes over the long term to improve performance, often in preparation
for provincial, national, and international competitions.
• The Competition – Introduction context is designed for coaches of
athletes moving from the FUNdamentals to the Learn to Train and Train to
Train stages of long-term athlete development.
• The Competition – Development context is designed for coaches of
athletes ranging from the Train to Train to the Train to Compete stages of
long-term athlete development.
• The Competition – Development (On going), prepares to deal with High
performance context is typically reserved for coaches of athletes in the
Train to Win stage of long-term athlete development although there is the
possibility of some phasing in of a Train to Compete athlete into the High
Performance level because of the fluidity of the stages of long-term
athlete development. Coaches in this stream require specific skills and
abilities in order to meet the needs of their athletes.
Finishing Remarks
• Currently Coaching Certification Pathway are
in the Multi Sport Training streams.
• Wushu Canada is working with Coaching
Association of Canada in order to gain its own
sport specific stream.
• Until we have succeeded all Coaches
transcripts will indicate Trained as opposed to
certified.
Trained vs Certified
• The NCCP model distinguishes between training and
certification. Coaches can participate in training
opportunities to acquire or refine the skills and
knowledge required for a particular coaching context
(i.e. Competition-Introduction) as defined by the sport
and be considered "trained".
• To become "certified" in a coaching context, coaches
must be evaluated on their demonstrated ability to
perform within that context in areas such as program
design, practice planning, performance analysis,
program management, ethical coaching, support to
participants during training, and support to
participants in competition.
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Robert Teske
Head Coach at CMAA
Wushu Canada National Coaching Director
613-983-7240