Coach Practice Assessment Checklist

Level 3
Complete the below Practice Assessment Checklist and return to Rowing Australia,
PO Box 245, Belconnen ACT 2617.

Name of Trainee Coach: _________________________ D.O.B. ________________

Address:______________________________________ Tel: __________________

Course Code: ________________________________________________________

Mentors Name: ______________________________ NCAS # _________________

(must be currently accredited NCAS L3 or higher rowing coach)

I have supervised the above trainee coach for 30 hours of practical coaching.

______________________________ _____________
(Mentors signature) (Date)

Assessors Name: ___________________________________ NCAS #__________

(must be a Rowing Australia qualified assessor, and hold a NCAS L3 or higher rowing coach accreditation)

Evaluation Form for Level 3 Rowing Coaches

PLANNING YES NO COMMENTS
1. Was the session well planned?

2. Did the session suit the level of the group?

3. Were the objectives of the session clear?

4. Were the objectives met?

MANAGEMENT YES NO COMMENTS

1. Was the coach and equipment organised?

2. Was the crew organised?

3. Was there good use of time?

4. Did the organisation take into account safety

considerations?
5. Were the weather conditions taken into
account?

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COMMUNICATION YES NO COMMENTS
1. Were the instructions clearly
understood?

2. Was the language appropriate for the

age and the level of the crew?
3. Did the coach use effective
demonstrations?
4. Did the coach give feed back to the
athletes?
5. Was the feedback appropriate?

6. Did the coach give individual feedback?

7. Did the coach establish a working

relationship with the crew?
8. Did the coach motivate the athletes?

TECHNIQUE COACHING YES NO COMMENTS

1. Did the coach recognise good
technique? Ie
• Correct blade work
• Correct body positions
2. Was the coach able to spot technical
faults?
3. Was the coach able to correct the
technical faults?
4. Did the coach vary his/her position to
analyse technique?

Required Assessments Tasks for Level 3 Rowing Coaches

MODULE TASK DATE VERIFIED
COMPLETED (SIGNATURE)
Level 3 Professional 1. Self reflection and coaching ethics
Issues worksheet
Level 3 Physiology 2. Physiology worksheet
Level 3 Medical Issues 3. Role Play scenarios
Level 3 Training 4. Develop a 1 year training program
Methodology
Level 3 Strength and Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
Conditioning accreditation is used as assessment
Level 3 Advanced 5. Practical – Rig a boat to individual
Rigging athlete specifications
Level 3 Biomechanics 6. Biomechanics Worksheet
Level 3 Rowing 7. Coach to provide video sequence
Technique showing own crew/s:
- Improving Technique
- Technique analysis of rower/crew
Level 3 Coaching 8. Coaching Methodology worksheet
Methodology
Level 3 Sports 9. Sports Psychology worksheet
Psychology

By signing the above checklist the State Association confirms that the coach has successfully
completed all required tasks and is competent to coach at the standard expected of a Level 3
NCAS coach.

______________________________ _____________
(Assessors signature) (Date)

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