Stream: Community Sport
Context: Initiation
Program Name: Learn to Coach Boccia.
This is a one day workshop that introduces participants to coaching the sport of boccia. Previous boccia knowledge is not required. Coaches who take this workshop will become a trained Community Initiation coach. This coach will be able to coach beginning boccia players and recreational players who have been playing boccia for a few years. It is not possible for a coach to receive certification within this context.
Topics Covered in a Learn to Coach Boccia Workshop
Setting the Scene
Understanding Participant Needs
Understanding Boccia
Improving Boccia Skills
Practice Planning
Ethical Decision Making
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NCCP Outcome |
Trained (T) or Evaluated (E) |
Criteria |
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Make Ethical Decisions |
T |
· Make ethical decisions
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Plan a Program
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T |
· Secure a safe practice environment
· Know three basic skills of boccia
· Know the basic rules and equipment required for boccia
· Create a fun and supportive environment
· Demonstrate basic disability knowledge |
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Provide Support to Participants
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T |
· Engage participants, modeling exemplary behavior
· Demonstrate sensitivity and fairness |
