ITF Level 2 Coaching Curriculum

Source file: ITF_Level_2_Coaching_Cirriculum.pdf.txt

Domain: coaching / curriculum

Tier: reports/tier-2-topic-depth-gaps

Used in artifact: artifacts/reports/tier-2-topic-depth-gaps.md

Abstract

Formal ITF Level 2 coaching competency framework. Technical, tactical, physical, and psychological competencies with assessment criteria.

Key points

ITF Level 2 covers technical, tactical, physical, and psychological competencies.
Each competency has formal assessment criteria.
Practical demonstration required for each skill.
Written examination on coaching theory and methodology.
Sport science foundations (biomechanics, motor learning) are part of the curriculum.

Raw dump (first ~1000 words)

ITF Coaches Education Programme Level 2 Coaching Course Introduction Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007 Objectives of the level 2 course � Provide education and certification for intermediate/advanced tennis coaches � Give information about latest topics and theories in tennis teaching � Provide an opportunity to share ideas about tennis with colleagues and others Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007 Contents � The role of the coach/communication � Awareness of standards and analysis of players � Goal setting � Mental training � Strategy and tactics � Biomechanics Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007 Contents (II) � Advanced stroke techniques � Movement � Technical diagnosis and correction � Methodology � Planning the training � Drills, group and individual training Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007 Contents (III) � Doubles � Coaching women players � Travelling with players � Physical conditioning � Injury prevention � Nutrition Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007 TIMETABLE DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8 DAY 9 DAY 10 DAY 11 TOTAL Court 3 4.30 2.30 6 5.30 5.30 4.30 2.30 6 5 46 Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007 Lecture 5 3.30 1.30 2 1.30 1.30 2.30 1.30 2 3 5 28 Total 8 8 4 8 7 7 7 4 8 8 5 74 T I M E T A B L E 1. The Role of a coach/Communication 2: Awareness of standards and analysis of players 3: Goal setting for tournament players 4: Mental training for tournament players 5: Strategy and tactics for tournament players 6: Biomechanics of tennis 7: Advanced stroke techniques 8: Movement 9: Technical diagnosis and correction 10: Methodology of teaching tennis 11: Planning the tennis training 12: The training session: drills and group training 13: Doubles for tournament players 14 : Travelling with tournament players Introduction, Summary & Review: Physical Conditioning Injury prevention and Nutrition Assessment TOTAL Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007 Court Lecture Total 1.30 2 3.30 1 2 3 - 2 2 1.30 1.30 3 4 1.30 5.30 1.30 2 3.30 5 3.30 8.30 1.30 - 1.30 4 - 4 3 1.30 4.30 - 1.30 1.30 10 - 10 1.30 1.30 3 - 1.30 1.30 - 4 4 2 30 2.30 - 1.30 1.30 4 2 6 46 28 74 The tutor's role � Giving information � Sharing information (coach to coach) � Listening, discussing and pooling ideas � Identifying and helping solve problems � Challenging coaches to analyse their own practice � Setting action plans Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007 Assessment procedure 1. Level of play test: Day 8 (30 minutes ) Candidates rally demonstrating reasonable stroke techniques (First trial day 3) 2. Teaching test: � Individual: First opportunity. Day 9 (1.30 hrs). � Group: First opportunity. Day 9 (1.30 hrs). � If passed: no need to be tested for second opportunity Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007 Assessment procedure (II) 2. Teaching test: If not passed � Individual: Second opportunity. Day 10 (2 hrs). � Group: Second opportunity. Day 10 (2 hrs). 3. Written test: Day 11 (2 hours) ALSO IMPORTANT: CONTINUOUS ASSESMENT THROUGHOUT THE COURSE Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007 Tutor's expectations of the candidates � Excellent communication skills � Motivation and interest in learning � Professionalism � Good behaviour and ethical standard � Punctuality, proper dress, etc. � Good level of play, understanding of the game and knowledge of sports sciences Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007 Course ground rules � Punctuality: Students shall be ready to start when the session commences � Dress and equipment: Students shall dress and present themselves in a professional manner. They will always have a racket. � Participation: Students are encouraged to actively participate in the course through questions, suggestions, etc. Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007 Course materials � Level II Textbook � Tennis drill book � Hand-outs: � Session planner � Annual planner � Player analysis worksheet � Other Coach Education Series Copyright � ITF 2007