National Volunteer Week
April 27 – May 3,2025 is National Volunteer Week in Canada! To celebrate all of the great volunteer coaches in Alberta, SPAR will be offering 50% discount on all multi-sport modules during the month of April. Be sure to thank a volunteer, and take advantage of the discounted rates!
Competition Introduction Modules.
Coaches must attend the full duration of the training to receive credit for their participation.
NCCP MAKE ETHICAL DECISIONS – 4 hours
| Learning Environment | Registration Fee | Frequency of Module Offering |
| Online Delivery (Zoom) | $45.00 | Weekly |
| In Person Delivery | $45.00 | Limited |
| Date | Day | Time | Module | Method | Deadline |
| May 23 | Friday | 5:00-9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | May 15 |
| May 25 | Sunday | 9:00-1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | May 18 |
| May 27 | Tuesday | 5:00-9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | May 19 |
| May 29 | Thursday | 5:00-9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | May 21 |
| May 30 | Friday | 5:00-9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | May 22 |
| May 31 | Saturday | 9:00-1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | May 23 |
| June 2 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | May 26 |
| June 4 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | May 28 |
| June 5 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | May 29 |
| June 10 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | June 3 |
| June 11 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | June 4 |
| June 13 | Friday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | June 6 |
| June 14 | Saturday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | June 7 |
| June 16 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | June 9 |
| June 17 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | June 10 |
| June 19 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | June 12 |
| June 22 | Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | June 15 |
| June 25 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | June 18 |
| June 27 | Friday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | June 20 |
| June 28 | Saturday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | June 21 |
By successfully completing the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions (MED) training, coaches will be fully equipped to handle ethical situations with confidence and surety. The training helps coaches identify the legal, ethical, and moral implications of difficult and potentially unsafe situations that present themselves in the world of team and individual sport.
Upon completing the MED module you’ll be able to:
- analyze a challenging situation and determine if it has moral, legal or ethical implications.
- apply the NCCP Ethical Decision-Making Model to properly respond to each situation in a way that is consistent with the NCCP Code of Ethics.
Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation:
The Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation provides the opportunity to apply the skills learned in the module to real life situations. After completing the module, coaches can access the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation at no additional charge through the Locker. Successful completion of the MED online evaluation is necessary to be certified in most sport-specific coaching pathways.
NCCP PLANNING A PRACTICE – 5 hours
| Learning Environment | Registration Fee | Frequency of Module Offering |
| Online Delivery (Zoom) | $60.00 | Monthly |
| In Person Delivery | $60.00 | Limited |
| May26/28 | Mon/Wed | 6:00-9:00pm | Planning a Practice | online | May18 |
| June 8 | Sunday | 2:00 - 8:00pm | Planning a Practice | online | June 1 |
| June 24 | Tuesday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Planning a Practice | online | June 17 |
| Date | Day | Time | Module | Method | Deadline |
Planning a Practice module consists of two components:
- a five-hour in-class/online delivered module
- a free NCCP Emergency Action Plan eLearning activity
Coaches must complete both components to receive full credit for having taken the Planning a Practice Module.
Planning a Practice learning activities will prepare coaches to:
- explain the importance of logistics in the development of a practice plan;
- establish an appropriate structure for a practice; and
- identify appropriate activities for each part of the practice.
After completing the NCCP Emergency Action Plan eLearning activity, coaches will be able to:
- describe the importance of having an Emergency Action Plan (EAP);
- identify when to activate the EAP;
- explain the responsibilities of the charge person and call person when the EAP is activated; and
- create a detailed EAP that includes all required information for responding to an emergency.
A Home Study format is available for those coaches requiring an alternative learning option.
NCCP BASIC MENTAL SKILLS – 4 hours
| Learning Environment | Registration Fee | Frequency of Module Offering |
| Online Delivery (Zoom) | $45.00 | Monthly |
| In Person Delivery | $45.00 | Limited |
| June 3 | Tuesday | 4:00 - 9:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | online | May 27 |
| June 29 | Sunday | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | online | June 22 |
| Date | Day | Time | Module | Method | Deadline |
After completing Basic Mental Skills module, you will be able to:
- recognize signs that an athlete may need to improve his or her goal setting, focus, and anxiety control skills; and develop tools to help the athlete to make improvements in these areas; and
- run simple guided activities that help athletes improve basic mental skills.
A Home Study format is available for those coaches requiring an alternative learning option.
NCCP DESIGN A BASIC SPORT PROGRAM – 5 hours
| Learning Environment | Registration Fee | Frequency of Module Offering |
| Online Delivery (Zoom) | $50.00 | Monthly |
| In Person Delivery | $50.00 | Limited |
| June 5 | Thursday | 10:30am - 4:30pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | online | May 29 |
| June 25/26 | Wed/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | online | June 18 |
| Date | Day | Time | Module | Method | Deadline |
After completing Design a Basic Sport Program module, you will be able to:
- develop a program structure based on opportunities for training and competition.
- establish indicators of athlete development in the program; and
- develop practice plans that reflect seasonal training priorities.
A Home Study format is available for those coaches requiring an alternative learning option.
NCCP TEACHING AND LEARNING – 5 hours
| Learning Environment | Registration Fee | Frequency of Module Offering |
| Online Delivery (Zoom) | $60.00 | Monthly |
| In Person Delivery | $60.00 | Limited |
| May24/25 | Sat/Sun | 5:30-8:00pm | Teaching and Learning | Online | May 16 |
| June 9/11 | Mon/Wed | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Teaching & Learning | online | June 2 |
| June 21 | Saturday | 3:30 - 9:30pm | Teaching & Learning | online | June 14 |
| Date | Day | Time | Module | Method | Deadline |
After completing the NCCP Teaching and Learning module, you will be able to:
- assess your own beliefs regarding effective teaching;
- analyze certain coaching situations to see if they promote learning;
- create conditions that promote learning and self-esteem through:
- appropriate consideration of the affective, cognitive, and motor dimensions of learning the use of words and methods that relate to an athlete’s preferred learning style;
- a sound organization;
- active supervision; and
- the use of well-formulated feedback offered at the right time and with the right frequency
- use teaching assessment grids to gather objective information on teaching effectiveness, and use this data to develop an action plan to enhance your own effectiveness as a teacher and coach.
A Home Study format is available for those coaches requiring an alternative learning option.