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 |
September 18, 2023 | Monday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Sept 11 |
September 19, 2023 | Tuesday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Sept 12 |
September 20, 2023 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Sept 13 |
September 21, 2023 | Thursday | 5:00 -9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Sept 14 |
September 22, 2023 | Friday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Sept 15 |
September 26, 2023 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Sept 19 |
September 28, 2023 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Sept 21 |
September 30, 2023 - NEW | Saturday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Sept 27 |
October 1, 2023 | Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Sept 25 |
October 3, 2023 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Sept 26 |
October 5, 2023 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Sept 28 |
October 11, 2023 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Oct 4 |
October 12, 2023 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Oct 5 |
October 14, 2023 | Saturday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Oct 6 |
October 17, 2023 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Oct 10 |
October 19, 2023 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Oct 12 |
October 20, 2023 | Friday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Oct 13 |
October 22, 2023 | Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Oct 16 |
October 25, 2023 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Oct 18 |
October 26, 2023 | Thursday | 1:00 - 4:30pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Oct 19 |
October 27, 2023 | Friday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Oct 20 |
October 29, 2023 | Sunday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Oct 23 |
October 30, 2023 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Oct 23 |
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 |
September 14/15, 2023 | Thurs/Fri | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | Fort McMurray | Sept 7 |
September 16, 2023 | Saturday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Planning a Practice | Online | Sept 8 |
September 16, 2023 | Saturday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Planning a Practice | Lethbridge | Sept 8 |
September 16, 2023 | Saturday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Planning a Practice | Red Deer | Sept 8 |
September 17, 2023 | Sunday | 9:30am - 3:30pm | Planning a Practice | Calgary | Sept 11 |
September 20/21, 2023 | Wed/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | Edmonton | Sept 13 |
September 24, 2023 | Sunday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Planning a Practice | Online | Sept 18 |
October 4/5, 2023 | Wed/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | Online | Sept 27 |
October 12/13, 2023 | Thurs/Fri | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | Online | Oct 9 |
October 23/24, 2023 | Mon/Tues | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | Online | Oct 16 |
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 |
September 9, 2023 | Saturday | 3:00 - 7:30pm | Basic Mental Skills | Red Deer | Sept 1 |
September 10, 2023 | Sunday | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | Grande Prairie | Sept 4 |
September 14, 2023 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:30pm | Basic Mental Skills | Edmonton | Sept 7 |
September 17, 2023 | Sunday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Basic Mental Skills | Lethbridge | Sept 11 |
September 19, 2023 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:30pm | Basic Mental Skills | Online | Sept 12 |
September 23, 2023 | Saturday | 10:00am - 3:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | Fort McMurray | Sept 15 |
September 30, 2023 | Saturday | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | Calgary | Sept 22 |
October 15, 2023 | Sunday | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | Online | Oct 6 |
October 24, 2023 | Tuesday | 4:30 - 9:30pm | Basic Mental Skills | Online | Oct 17 |
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 |
September 17, 2023 | Sunday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | Online | Sept 11 |
October 21, 2023 | Saturday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | Online | Oct 13 |
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 |
September 9, 2023 | Saturday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Teaching & Learning | Grande Prairie | Sept 1 |
September 16, 2023 | Saturday | 4:30 - 9:30pm | Teaching & Learning | Lethbridge | Sept 8 |
September 17, 2023 - NEW | Sunday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Teaching & Learning | Online | Sept 8 |
September 17, 2023 | Sunday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Teaching & Learning | Fort McMurray | Sept 11 |
September 20, 2023 | Wednesday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Teaching & Learning | Online | Sept 13 |
September 23, 2023 | Saturday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Teaching & Learning | Red Deer | Sept 15 |
September 23, 2023 | Saturday | 9:30am - 3:30pm | Teaching & Learning | Calgary - | Sept 15 |
September 27/28, 2023 | Wed/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Teaching & Learning | Edmonton | Sept 20 |
October 10/11, 2023 | Tues/Wed | 6:30 - 9:30pm | Teaching & Learning | Online | Oct 3 |
October 14, 2023 - NEW | Saturday | 3.00 - 8.30pm | Teaching & Learning | Online | Oct 6 |
October 29, 2023 | Sunday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Teaching & Learning | Online | Oct 23 |
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.