Taken from the BAB Coaching Manual Version 1 April 2004

4.3 Coach Level 3

4.3.1 This award is for experienced coaches working at national level within their Associations.

4.3.2 Candidates must:

• Be 23 years or over when registered for the course.
• Be recommended by their Association and possess the necessary technical knowledge in alkido and hold a minimum grade of 3rd Dan.
• Attend a series of Level 3 Coach courses, approved by the Board. These courses can be accessed from 2nd Dan/Coach Level 2 building toward accreditation at 3rd Dan.
• To have evidence of practical coaching for at least three years since achieving Coach Level 2.
• Successfully complete an assessment period of peer coaching of approximately thirty minutes duration and the delivery o f a workshop on coaching theory, on a given topic, lasting approximately thirty minutes.
• Obtain BAB approved Professional Indemnity insurance cover prior to commencement of the coaching course.

4.3.3 Induction Session
The candidates will attend an induction session that will be used to outline the requirements of Coach Level 3 and an individual development plan.

4.3.4 Workshop Sessions.......................Attendance at a number of workshop sessions will be required.

4.3.5 The courses will cover the following topics:

• Managing Sport.
• Policy and Practice.
• Coaching and the Law.
• Motivation, Mentoring and Counselling.
• Dealing with Elite Performers.
• Coaching Analysis.

Each theory session will last approximately 4 hours

4,3,6 Additional requirements Prior to a candidate attending the assessment session they must complete all the
workshops and provide the Coach Tutor with:

• Association approval to attend Coach level 3 assessment
• A full Coaching CV
• Assessment - session plan and workshop plan

4.3.7 Assessment Session
An assessment of coaching ability will be made by an approved Coach Tutor during a separate practical session. Each candidate will be expected to coach for a total of 40 minutes and be able to answer specific questions related to the application of the theoretical sessions.

4.3.8 Criteria
The candidate must demonstrate:

• Application of coaching theory.
• Use of differing teaching and learning styles.
• Effective communication.
• Safety and 'Duty of Care'.
• Lesson structure, relevance and progression.
• Confidence.
• Safe approach to exercise.
• Detailed understanding of coaching theory.

In addition any candidate may have to satisfy any specific requirements laid down by their own Association.

4.3.9 First Aid ..... Click here see seperate page

4.3.10 Upon satisfying these requirements and having a satisfactory assessment from the Coach Tutor, the Coach Tutor will enter a 'pass' on the course register before passing the register to the BAB CAO for certification action.

4.3.11 Certificates of competence will then be issued via Association CLOs.