SGCoach Integrated Programme for Swimming (IPS)
Welcome to the SSA's new SG Coach (IPS). It is with delight that we would like to invite you to start your Swimming Teacher's Journey with us today.
The course is now divided into 2 portions, Online modules, and Classroom Modules. There is a total of 10 Online modules and 8 Classroom Modules. For those who already have completed your SG Coach Theory Level 1, you are exempted on some modules.
Each of the Online modules has a quiz component that will require you to complete and pass at 100%. The quiz is administered via the GoFormative platform and you are given UNLIMITED attempts to pass it. Access to the GoFormative Quiz link will be sent out weekly on Friday and reattempted to of quiz to be given the following Monday. (You can assess Goformative via the link at the bottom of the page)
Following the completion of your quiz, it will take 2-3 working days for SSA office to confirm. After which you will be allowed to book your Classroom session for that corresponding module.
Upon completion of all your modules, you will be required to complete a series of attachment before receiving your letter of completion.
Online Modules
Coaching Philosophy & Practices
§ Articulate your coaching beliefs and philosophy
§ Identify qualities of a good instructor / coach
§ Describe appropriate behaviours of a coach
§ Values & Principles in Sport
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
Yes
Corresponding Classroom Module
Coaching Philosophy & Practices
Swimming Rules
§ Know and understand the rules in swimming – FINA Rules
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
No
Corresponding Classroom Module
No Classroom
Anti-Doping
§ Understand the values behind anti-doping and adopting a decision-making approach when faced with challenges
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
Yes
Corresponding Classroom Module
No Classroom
Theories Influencing Coaching Practices
§ To understand the Long-Term Athlete Development Model
§ Understand the Growth and Development in children
§ Understanding physical literacy and its implications towards development of an athlete
§ Understand the factors that influence learning
§ Sports Science Support – Nutrition, Physiology, Psychology
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
Yes
Corresponding Classroom Module
Linking Theory & Practice – The Reflective Coach
Hydrodynamics in Swimming
§ List and define for laws of motion
§ Define and explain the three types of drag forces
§ Understanding mechanics of different swimming strokes
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
No
Corresponding Classroom Module
Hydrodynamics in Swimming &
Coaching Swimming
Planning & Organisation
§ Identify the importance of session and seasonal plans
§ Overview of a season plan
§ List the considerations of a self-evaluation questionnaire and how to use it and reflect on your own coaching
§ Recognise factors that influence planning
§ Principles of class organization
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
Yes
Corresponding Classroom Module
Planning & Organisationa
Coaching Methods and Strategies
§ Understand the factors that influence learning
§ Identify the different stages of learning
§ Identify and incorporate the four elements of learning into training programs
§ Describe the communication model and process in the context of coaching
§ Knowledge on giving constructive feedback on athletes
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
No
Corresponding Classroom Module
Coaching Methods and Strategies
Building Positive Culture in my Sport
§ Describe Tuckman’s stages of group development
§ Identify the characteristics of a team
§ Describe Hackman’s Five Factors Model
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
Yes
Corresponding Classroom Module
Building Positive Culture in my Sport
Risk Assessment & Management in Swimming
§ Understand what risk assessment is and why it is important
§ Describe the three steps of risk assessment
§ Describe the safety framework for schools’ sports coaches
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
No
Corresponding Classroom Module
Risk Assessment & Management in Sport
Sport Development Systems
§ Identify the layers of the sports development continuum and motivations and intentions of different target audience at each layer
§ Name key organisations and their programmes (local and international) and the roles they play in the sports development continuum
§ Relevance and impact of the environment to coaching practice
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
Yes
Corresponding Classroom Module
No Classroom Module
Classroom Modules
Coaching Philosophy & Practices
§ Establish, articulate and demonstrate your coaching beliefs and philosophy
§ Establish, articulate and demonstrate standards in coaching
§ Identify qualities of a good instructor / coach
§ Describe appropriate behaviours of a coach
§ Values & Principles in Sport - Incorporate the teaching of values in coaching
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
Yes
Corresponding Online Module
Coaching Philosophy & Practices
Linking Theory & Practice –
The Reflective Coach
§ The Theory-Practice Link in Coaching
§ Develop and implement physical literacy into coaching structure
§ To assess and develop the fundamental motor skills required for sports
§ List the considerations of a self-evaluation questionnaire and how to use it and reflect on your own coaching
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
Yes
Corresponding Online Module
Theories Influencing Coaching Practices
Hydrodynamics in Swimming
§ Understanding mechanics of different swimming strokes
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
No
Corresponding Online Module
Hydrodynamics in Swimming
Coaching Swimming
§ To understand the Long-Term Athlete Development Model
§ Understand the Growth and Development in children
§ Understanding physical literacy and its implications towards development of an athlete
§ Understand the factors that influence learning
§ Sports Science Support – Nutrition, Physiology, Psychology
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
No
Corresponding Online Module
Hydrodynamics in Swimming
Planning & Organisation
§ Identify the importance of session and seasonal plans
§ Overview of a season plan
§ Recognise factors that influence planning
§ Application of Instructional strategies & methods
§ Principles of class organization
§ Apply Long Term Athlete Development in the training plans
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
Yes
Corresponding Online Module
Planning & Organisation
Coaching Methods and Strategies
§ Apply the factors that influence learning in coaching
§ Incorporate the four elements of learning into training programs
§ Develop and Implement Coaching delivery methods
§ Design and deliver a single session plan
§ Apply constructive feedback in coaching
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
No
Corresponding Online Module
Coaching Methods and Strategies
Building Positive Culture in my Sport
§ Develop communication strategies for parents/employers and officials
§ Apply Hackman’s Five Factors Model in sports group management
§ Communicating goals and simple targets to athletes
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
Yes
Corresponding Online Module
Building Positive Culture in Sport
Risk Assessment & Management in Sport
§ Apply risk assessment in swimming
§ Develop a risk management plan for swimming
§ Develop a safe aquatic environment
Exempted for SG-Coach Lvl Theory
No
Corresponding Online Module
Risk Assessment & Management in Swimming