SG-Coach Level 1 Course (Full Integration)

Welcome to our coaching course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to coach new sailors the basics of sailing/windsurfing/wingfoiling. This course covers the development of your coaching philosophy, fundamental sport science, and coaching methodologies.

Sailing Coach Pre-Requisites:

• Strong passion to share sailing knowledge and develop people
• Possess a Powered Pleasure Craft Driving license (PPCDL) and standard first aid with CPR & AED certification
• Proficient in sailing:
  • Minimum Level 1 sailing dinghy proficiency
  • Have basic understanding of the Racing Rules of Sailing (Part 2)
  • On a single-handed dinghy, be able to:
    • Sail all points of sail and trim sail accurately without veering off course
    • Round marks in a seaman-like manner (perform the correct procedures and taking the correct rounding lines)
    • Perform roll tacks and gybes
    • Perform a man overboard rescue (within 2 attempts)
    • Sail backwards for 10 seconds

Windsurfing Coach Pre-Requisites:

• Strong passion to share sailing knowledge and develop people
• Possess a Powered Pleasure Craft Driving license (PPCDL) and standard first aid with CPR & AED certification
• Proficient in windsurfing:
  • Minimum Level 1 windsurfing proficiency
  • Have basic understanding of the Racing Rules of Sailing (Part 2)
  • On a windsurf, be able to:
    • Sail all points of sail and trim sail accurately without veering off course
    • Round marks in a seaman-like manner (perform the correct procedures and taking the correct rounding lines)
    • Perform tacks and gybes

WingFoil Coach Pre-Requisites:

• Strong passion to share sailing knowledge and develop people
• Possess a Powered Pleasure Craft Driving license (PPCDL) and standard first aid with CPR & AED certification
• Proficient in wingfoiling:
  • Have basic understanding of the Racing Rules of Sailing (Part 2)
  • On a wingfoil, be able to:
    • Sail all points of sail and trim sail accurately without veering off course
    • Round marks in a seaman-like manner (perform the correct procedures and taking the correct rounding lines)
    • Perform 2 consecutive foiling gybes

Module 0 – Administration Overview & Competency Assessment

Module 1 – Coaching Philosophy and Practices

Module 2 – Sport Development System

Module 3 – Racing Rules of Sailing

Module 4 – Safe Sport and Water Sport Safety

Module 5.1 – Anatomy and Physical Preparation

Module 5.2 – Strength and Conditioning (Children and Adult)

Module 6 – Biomechanics and Technical Skills (Science of Sailing)

Module 7 – Sport Nutrition

Module 8 – The Theories of Coaching

Module 9 – The Coaching Process

Module 10 – Building Positive Culture in my Sport

Module 11 – Coaching Fundamental Sailing Skills

Module 12 – Overall Assessment (scheduled approximately 1.5 months after module 11)

In addition to the modules stated in the course content, participants will be required to:

1) Complete e-learning modules via SportSync prior to the commencement of the course.

2) Undergo two attachment sessions (to be arranged with Coach Developer after attending the course). Attachments must be completed within one month after the conclusion of module 11 (coach fundamental sailing skills) and before module 12 (overall assessment)

3) Take the SG-Coach Theory Level 1 and Foundational Sports Science examinations at Republic Polytechnic (examination fees excluded in this course).

Exemption Information:

1. You are required to provide your SportSync ID during the registration process. If you do not have a SportSync ID, kindly register with SportSync beforehand.
2. Participants with the following certifications may request for exemption of examinations:
   1. SG-Coach Theory Level 1 / NCAP Theory Level 1
   2. Basic / Foundational Sport Science
   3. Sports-Related Degrees or Diplomas

Registration Information:

1. A minimum of 3 participants are required for the course to be run.
2. To faciliate course administration, registration will close 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the course. No exceptions will be made.

Course Fees (Examination Fees Excluded)