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Archery Australia National Coaching Program COMMUNITY ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM CURRICULUM National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Table of Contents
Page 3:Aims of the Community Archery Instructor Training Program (CAITP)
Page 4: Summary of Accreditation for Archery Coaches
Page 6: Section 1 – General Information and Administration
Page 8: Section 2 – Polices
Page 10: Section 3 – Competency Statements and Assessment
Page 12: Section 4 – Training Program Syllabus
Page 20: Section 5 – Coaching Practice
Page 21: Section 6 – Quality Control
Page 22: Appendix 1 – Sample 2-Day Program (Face-to-Face Delivery)
Page 24: Appendix 2 – NCAS Code of Practice for Training Program
Deliverers
Page 27: Appendix 3 – Archery Australia Coach’s Code of Ethics
Page 31: Appendix 4 – Archery Australia Re-accreditation Policy
Page 33: Appendix 5 – CAITP Assessment Tasks and Tools
Page 50: Appendix 6 – CAITP Assessment Matrix
Page 52: Appendix 7 – CAITP RCC Assessment Tool
Page: 64 Appendix 8 – Student Feedback and Evaluation Form
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 2
Aims of the Community Archery Instructor Training
Program
INTRODUCTION
Archery Australia Community “Come N Try” Archery Program (CAIPT) is simplified introductory program aimed
at community groups who conduct archery program. These groups can be schools, camps, community groups,
scouts or guides, private resorts etc.
The Community Archery Program is interned to provide skills, knowledge and accreditation as well as a uniform
coaching approach for all levels of the community who operate outside the archery club network.
The program is designed to be an easy to deliver program with each session taking between 45 minutes and 90
minutes.
The program is also intended as an introductory program to archery allowing people to experience the sport as
either a one off session or on an ongoing basis.
The program can be tailored to be a one off session, a series of sessions conducted over a number of weeks on
an ongoing basis.
The program is intended to introduce archery to the general community while at the same time providing the
opportunities for anyone who may interested in undertaking a career in archery further by providing a pathway
for their development.
Students wishing to take archery further could undertake more advanced coaching at an archery club to one of
Archery Australia’s advanced programs.
The shooting technique differs in some elements from the technique that would be taught for advanced archery
in a club. The advanced archery technique although the technique used by main stream archery is more
technical and more difficult to master and not easy to teach in a one off or group environment.
The Community “Come N Try” program has been especially developed to be taught quickly and easily allowing
students to learn and understand the basis fundamentals of the sport in only a few minutes. Given the simplified
nature of the program it still grounds the students in the basic fundamentals required to advance to main stream
archery.
The Community “Come N Try” program also offers students an award and performance recognition program. As
the student advances and develops their skills and ability they can obtain performance awards that recognise
their level.
The Community “Come N Try” program is the basic level in the Archery Australia National Pathway Program.
The Archery Australia National Pathway Program allows those people will the skills, ability and drive to advance
all the way to World Championships and Olympic Games levels.
INSTRUCTORS
Only instructor or coaches who have been undertaken and Archery Australia Community Archery Instructor
Course should conduct these courses.
The Archery Australia Community Archery Instructor Course provides the instructor with the skills and training to
effectively teach safety, venue set up, course management, instructing the basic archery technique, equipment
set up and maintenance and the award and recognition program
Archery Australia and its regional bodies conduct regular Community Archery Instructor Courses. These courses
are conducted over two days and include both theory and practical elements.
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 3After attending the Community Archery Instructor Course candidates must complete a written examination and
practical assessment.
Figure 1: Outline of the Archery Australia National Pathway Program
COACH & ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
Coach Athlete
Community Archery Instructor
Basic Introductory Level
No sport based, provides basic level of coaching,
introduce archery to general public within a Community based activity where a member of general
community environment. Complete sport specific public, wishes to undertake archery being instructed the
course and assessments in accordance with basic archery skills.
Community “Come N Try” Manual.
Archery Instructor Introductory Level
Sport based, basic level of coaching, introduce Sport based, a member of general public, wishes to
archery to general public within a club or community undertake archery, undertakes course and learns basic
structure. Complete sport specific course and archery skills.
assessments in accordance with Introduction to
Archery manual.
Club Coach Development and Intermediate
Second level of coaching, introduce new member to Joins archery club, purchases equipment, undertakes
club and develop their knowledge and skills. further development and intermediate programs.
Complete sport general and sport specific courses
and assessments with Advanced Archery manual. Program focused on building strong membership base.
Regional Coach Pathway Program
Third coaching level, working with RGB Coaching Athlete has developed skills and ability, aspires to high
Committee. Focus on raising general standard and performance, joins National Pathway program and State
working toward state and national champions and Squad. Athlete commits to programs and undertakes
state teams. Complete Sport Specific course and assessments and reporting requirements.
assessments.
High Performance Coach High Performance Athlete/National Team
Highest coaching level, coach aspiring to national Athlete has achieved highest level, and is aspiring to a
coaching position, coaching scholarship opportunities, National Squad or National Team. Athlete has direct
working with National Head Coach (recurve or relationship with High Performance Coach and National
compound) coaching internationals teams and high Head Coach (recurve or compound).
performance athletes.
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 4Figure 2 – Summary of Accreditation for Archery Coaches
National Coaching Program
Archery Australia Board
Archery Australia Inc
Archery Australia CEO High Performance Committee
Responsible for –
HP Policy development in conjunction with
Archery Australia National Head Coach and Archery
Coaching and Standards Committee Australia Coaching and Standards
Committee of Regional Coach and High
Responsible for – Performance Coach programs.
Coaching policy and program development.
Coaching program and course
development.
Coach accreditation and administration.
Coach re-accreditation and administration.
Conformance with ASC requirements. Archery Australia
Administration coach database National Head Coach
Resource maintenance, manual, articles
and document review. Responsible for
Present submission to Board through CEO.
Talent identification program.
Regional Pathway Program.
National Squad Program.
Input and support for Regional Coach and
RGB Coaching Committee High Performance Coaches course
development, management and
Responsible for – assessments.
Promotion of National Coaching Program
Conduct of Archery Instructor and Club
Coach Courses on behalf of AA.
Assessment of Archery Instructor and Club
Coach. High Performance Coach
Regional Squads and State Teams
Conduct of regional seminars and camps.
Compliance with National Coaching
Program.
Regional Coach
Club Coach
Community Archery Instructor
Community based coaches – non Archery
Australia members and not part of club
Archery Instructor network
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 5ARCHERY AUSTRALIA COACHING MANUALS Community Archery Instructor Community “Come N Try Archery Handbook Booklet containing – Archery Safety, Warm up / warm down exercises, the Ten Steps and information for the new archer. The booklet is low cost and distributed either free or low price to any person engaged in a Community Instructor session The booklet is intended as a reference document for everyone undertaking a Community Instructor session. Community “Come N Try Archery Training Manual Manual intended for course participants, the manual contains all relevant information for candidate Community Archery Instructor Community “Come N Try Archery Course Instructor Presenters Manual Available on DVD, contains course syllabus, overheads presentation and course materials to be used for the conduct of Community Archery Instructor course. OTHER MATERIAL AVAILABLE FROM ARCHERY AUSTRALIA Archery Instructor “Come N Try” Introduction to Archery Handbook Booklet containing – Archery Safety, Warm up / warm down exercises, the Ten Steps and information for the new archer. The booklet to be low cost and distributed either free or low price to any person engaged in an Archery Australia “Come N Try” or instruction program. Introduction to Archery Training Manual Manual intended for course participants, the manual contains information for candidate Archery Instructor. Level 1 Archery Instructor Presenters Manual Available on DVD, contains course syllabus, overheads presentation and course materials to be used for the conduct of Archery Instructor course. Club Coach Archery Australia Archery Handbook – from beginner to champion The book contains detailed information on archery, shooting technique, equipment selection and set-up. The manual is to be made available for general sale. This manual intended for course participants, the manual contains information for candidate Club Coach. Course Presenters Manual Available on DVD, contains course syllabus, overheads presentation and course materials to be used for the conduct of Club Coach course. Regional Coach Archery Australia endorsed reference material Specific reference material endorsed by the National Head Coaches (recurve and Compound) and, High Performance Committee and Standards and Coaching Committee. High Performance Coach Archery Australia endorsed reference material Specific reference material endorsed by the National Head Coaches (recurve and Compound) and, High Performance Committee and Standards and Coaching Committee. Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 6
Section 1: General Information and Administration
1.1 Details of the Proponent
Name: Archery Australia (AA)
Contact: James Lavern (CEO)
Postal Address: P.O Box 54 Panania NSW 2213
A.B.N: 26 458 735 812
Telephone: (02) 9772 2995
Facsimile: (02) 9772 2749
Email: archeryaustralia@bigpond.com
Authorisation of the Organisation:
Chief Executive Officer Jim Lavern
(Signature)
President Greg Geobel
(Signature)
1.2 – Name of the Training Program
Community Archery Instructor Training Program (CAITP)
1.3 – Integrated or Separate Training Program
The CAITP Training Program is an integrated training program and is designed to address the
specific needs of introductory instructors (community and club).
The following units of the Coaching General Principles training program have been integrated into
this training program:
Planning and Reviewing
Teaching and Communication
Group Management
Risk Management
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 71.4 – Training Program Fees All students are required to pay the Training Program fees to the Training Program organiser prior to commencing the Training Program. The Training Program fees will include learner support materials (Community “Come N Try Archery Handbook, NCAS registration fees and other Training Program costs, such as facility hire, presenter fees and equipment, meals and program administration fees. The recommended course fee is $180.00 for the full course (Archery Australia offers a discount to members and associated organisations) however; final course fees are set by the course provider. The cost may vary from course to course depending on local costs associated with course venue, catering and presenters. 1.5 – Presenter Qualifications Training Program Presenters must have a minimum of Archery Australia Club Coach accreditation (current) or currently hold Archery Instructor accreditation and have a minimum of 2 years Instructing experience. All CAITP Presenters must have successfully completed a course presenter training program. Presenters will ideally hold the Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training or equivalent. Presenters may also be a recognised specialist in the field in which they are presenting with a minimum of five years practical experience, if they are under the direct supervision of an Archery Australia Course Coordinator / Presenter. 1.6 – Presenter Training Archery Australia provides the delivery of relevant Presenter Training to ensure the quality of the training processes used. The training is provided as required. The training includes generic presentation skills and training in the delivery of course content. Following the initial training and for those currently trained, assessments will be undertaken by Archery Australia accredited and approved assessors. Archery Australia is considering the preparation and training of Presenters to receive recognition for Presenter units within a contextualised Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Archery). Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 8
1.7 – Assessor Qualifications
Training Program Assessors must have a minimum of Archery Australia Club Coach accreditation
(current) or currently hold Archery Instructor accreditation and have a minimum of 2 years
Instructing experience.
All CAITP Assessors must have successfully completed an Assessor training program or be
approved as interim assessors.
Assessors would ideally have completed the ASC Assessor Training Program and / or hold the
Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training or equivalent.
1.8 – Assessor Training
Archery Australia provides the delivery of relevant Assessor training to ensure the quality of the
training processes. The training is provided as relevant.
The training includes generic assessor skills as well training in assessing the specific
competencies within the Archery modules.
Following the initial training and for those currently trained, further assessment will be undertaken
by Archery Australia Assessors.
1.9 – Entry Pre-Requisites
The CAITP is designed to assist introductory level Instructors and as such, students entry
requirements include:
Candidates are not required to have completed any other course in Archery prior to
undertaking this training.
Candidates do not need to be involved in Archery or have any prior knowledge or skills.
To ensure financial viability and quality group dynamics, it is recommended that a minimum
number of 5 students be enrolled in each training program. Training program delivery may
occur with less than this if specific circumstances require this.
All students must pay the training program fee prior to receiving any materials of commencing
the training.
All students must be 16 years of age on the first day of the training program delivery.
As components of the training involve the shooting of a bow, students with physical / health
limitations should advise the course coordinator prior to commencement of the course. It is
also recommended that such individuals gain medical clearance and present this to the course
coordinator prior to them commencing the training.
Students must complete the course enrolment form (NCP2).
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 91.10 - Venue
The following are the minimum venue requirements for program delivery:
Theory: Suitable space should be provided for theory work. Adequate lighting, ventilation and other
health and safety requirements must be met.
Equipment: Minimum requirements include an OHT Projector / Data Projector and Lap Top, White
Board, Markers and Eraser, Video Recorder and TV, sufficient training / practice equipment for the
size of the group (e.g. re-curve bows only, arrows, accessories, target butts and face.
The candidate’s learning environment should be suitable to undertake the study.
Practical / On-the-Job (Post Course): Access to a suitable Archery Instructing environment and
Archers.
1.11 - Insurance
All presenters, assessors and course coordinators are covered through Archery Australia Public Liability and
Professional Indemnity insurance cover.
Full details can be found on the Archery Australia website www.archery.org.au
Section 2: Policies
2.1 – Code of Practice for Training Program Deliverers
Archery Australia fully endorses the ASC Code of Practice for Training and Program Deliverers (refer
Appendix 2). It is a requirement for all state and territory affiliates to endorse the code before
approval to deliver any Archery Australia course on behalf of Archery Australia is given.
2.2 – Coach’s Code of Ethics
Archery Australia fully endorses the NCAS Coach’s Code of Ethics (refer Appendix 3). It is a
requirement for all coaches to sign the policy before Archery Australia NCAS accreditation / re-
accreditation at any level is approved.
2.3 – Complaints Handling Procedures
Candidates with grievances about the conduct of an CAITP, or those seeking appeals on their
assessment process must submit them in writing to the Archery Australia National Office within 30
days of the completion of the course, or on receiving notification of their assessment outcome.
All grievances and appeals will be considered by the Archery Australia National Office and will inform
the candidate and Archery Australia Coaching and Standards Committee of the process they used to
consider the grievance and the outcome of their deliberations within 30 days of receiving the
grievance/appeal.
Those wishing to appeal can do so by following the steps below:
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 101. Prepare a written statement outlining the issue(s) and forward this to the RGB Coaching
Committee for action within 30 days.
2. All grievances and appeals will be considered by the RGB Coaching Committee that will inform
the candidate of the process they use to consider the grievance and the outcome of the
deliberations within 30 days of receiving the grievance/appeal.
3. Further grievances and appeals will be referred to the National Coaching and Standards
Committee (with all relevant information) for consideration and decision.
2.4 – Enrolment Pre-Requisites / Age of Entry
See Section 1.9.
2.5 – Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)
The will be no honorary accreditation.
All Instructors must satisfy the competencies of CAITP accreditation. However, some practising
Archery Instructors / Coaches may be able to satisfy all or most of the competencies required for
CAITP accreditation without having to formally attend the Training Program. Candidates may apply
for exemption from all or some sections of the Training Program.
Such people will be required to apply for formal RCC in writing to the Archery Australia National
Office. The necessary information and RCC application package will be sent to the candidate, who is
required to complete and return the information along with the RCC application fee of $100.00. The
application will be assessed and candidates will be informed that:
1. They have successfully met all competencies within the CAITP and will therefore be granted
RCC and accreditation; or
2. They have only been successful in gaining competency in certain modules within the Training
Program and that they will need to liaise with their Archery Australia National Office in relation
to their achievement of the remainder of the course competencies; or
3. That they have achieved none of the course competencies and will be required to attend all
components of the Training Program.
In providing sufficient evidence of RCC, it is likely that the candidate will be required to demonstrate
his/her expertise in a particular area by practical demonstration.
This may be assessed by assessor trained Archery Australia personnel. This will be treated on an
individual basis and ALL RCC applications will be assessed by an Archery Australia appointed
panel made up of Trained Assessors.
Refer to the CAITP RCC Application in Appendix 7.
2.6 – Updating / Re-Accreditation
Archery Australia Instructors are required to maintain currency of knowledge and skills. This will take
place as a necessary component of them maintaining current CAITP NCAS accreditation. To ensure
this process is undertaken by all candidates and well monitored, Archery Australia has developed a
Re-accreditation Policy (refer Appendix 4).
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 11Section 3: Competency Statements and Assessment
3.1 – Competency Statements
At the completion of this Training Program the Coach will be able to:
Plan:
- Plan a suitable introductory Archery session.
- Plan for the provision of safe, fun, effective activities in a suitable environment.
Conduct:
Community Instructor –
- Instruct introductory / beginner Archers in groups or 1 on 1.
- Provide basic skill development instruction to beginners.
- Act in an ethical and responsible manner as an Instructor.
- Teach the fundamental 10 steps of Archery.
- Use a range of communication, teaching and group management strategies to help archer learn
basic skills and tactics.
-
Archery Instructor (in addition to the aforementioned) –
- Effectively work / interact with parents and club support staff.
- Effectively instruct in a club environment.
Monitor / Review:
- Observe and assess beginner’s performance
- Provide appropriate feedback on performance
- Adjust activities to suit the needs of the individuals
-
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 123.2 – Assessment Refer to Appendix 5 - Assessment Tasks and Tools Refer to Appendix 6 - Assessment Matrix Details of Flexible Assessment Practices As this Training Program is based on competency-based training and assessment principles, and is designed to meet the individual needs of Community Archery Instructors, the issue of flexible assessment and training methodologies is well addressed. Due to the fact that an assessment matrix has been developed, which highlights a variety of methods that can be used to assess various competencies, candidates who require or would benefit from differing assessment approaches will be accommodated. In making this decision, the Training Program Coordinator will decide if the preferred assessment method identified by the candidate will provide the assessor with evidence that is sufficient, current, valid and authentic. Examples of flexible assessment options may include: Oral instead of written assessment Video instead of face-to-face evidence Integrated assessment (assess multiple competencies and units in one task) Self-paced activities Ongoing mentoring and support Multiple assessment attempts if required On-the-Job training and assessment in an Archery environment Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 13
Section 4: Training Program Syllabus
4.1 – Training Program Overview
Nominal Module Name Module Delivery
Duration
(Face-to-Face
or Self Paced)
1 hour 1. Safety Venue Set Up, Face to face / self-paced / theory
Equipment and Etiquette
1.5 hours 2. Basic Archery Equipment, set- Face to face / self-paced / theory
up and maintenance
1 hour 3. Group Management, Face to face / self-paced / theory
communications and coaching
techniques
3 hours 4. Fundamental Archery Skills, Face to face / self-paced / theory
the ten steps of shooting
1.5 hours 5. Course Planning and conduct Face to face / self-paced/ theory
2 hours 6. Practical Shooting Face to face/ self-paced/ practical
5 hours 7. The Archery Instructor in On-the-Job training and assessment
Action (Post Course)
TOTAL NOMINAL DURATION = 15 HOURS
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 144.2 – Module Outlines
Module 1 Safety and Etiquette
[1] Nominal Duration
1 hour
[2] Module Purpose
This module develops the Instructor’s understanding of the need to provide safe instruction
opportunities for all beginners in the sport of Archery.
[3] Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this module Instructors will be able to:
1. Set up an archery venue.
2. Inspect archery equipment (bows, arrows etc) and ensure it is safe to use.
3. Present a safety talk, including rules of etiquette associated with Archery participation.
4. Outline common risks associated with Archery participation for beginners.
5. Develop relevant risk reduction strategies to eliminate or minimise the impact of common
risks.
[4] Content
Range layout and safety
Individual safety
Equipment Safety
Range Etiquette
Risk Management Planning
[5] Delivery Strategies
It is recommended that course presenters use a variety of delivery strategies to ensure that all
candidates’ preferred learning styles are considered and that the outcomes can be met in a situation
specific manner where possible. Methods relevant to this module may include:
Face-to-face (presentation, role-play, video, debate, discussion, observation)
Self-paced
Practical
[6] Resource Requirements
Archery Australia Community “Come N Try Archery Handbook and PowerPoint Presentation
Slides.
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 15Module 2 – Basic Archery Equipment, set-up and Maintenance
[1] Nominal Duration
1.5 hours
[2] Module Purpose
The purpose of this module is to assist instructors to be able to help beginners to select suitable
equipment for their safe and fun participation; and for instructors to be able to instruct students in
the safe and effective use of basic archery equipment.
[3] Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this module Instructors will be able to:
1. Outline the key components of equipment that is used.
2. Outline the commonly used general accessories.
3. Demonstrate have to set-up a bow in particular installing an arrow res and nocking point.
4. Demonstrate how to replace an arrow rest, repair a bow string, replace arrow nocks and
fleches.
[4] Content
Components of commonly used equipment and accessories –
- Bow parts
- Arrow parts
- Bow string and nocking points
- Bow weight adjustment, compound
- Bow weight
- Armguard
- Finger tabs
- Arrow rests
Set-up and maintenance
- Recurve bow set-up including arrow rest and nocking point
- Compound bow set-up bow weight, arrow rest and nocking point
- Inspect and repair a bow
- Inspect and repair arrows
[5] Delivery Strategies
As with all modules:
Face-to-face (presentation, role-play, video, debate, discussion, observation)
Self-paced
Practical
[6] Resource Requirements
Archery Australia Community “Come N Try Archery Handbook and PowerPoint Presentation
Slides.
Module 3 – Group Management, Communications and Coaching Technique
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 16[1] Nominal Duration 1 hour [2] Module Purpose The purpose of this module is to provide instructors with the skills to communicate with students and to efficiently manage these students to ensure high quality and enjoyable instruction sessions. To understand the various techniques to effectively instruct archery. [3] Learning Outcomes At the completion of this module Instructors will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to provide positive and constructive feedback. 2. Demonstrate appropriate communication styles for different students and situations. 3. Demonstrate effective group management techniques in a practical setting. 4. Demonstrate the various techniques in instructing archery. [4] Content Feedback Active Listening Communication / Learning Styles Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Aides for Communicating Organising Group Activities [5] Delivery Strategies As with all modules: Face-to-face (presentation, role-play, video, debate, discussion, observation) Self-paced Practical [6] Resource Requirements Archery Australia Community “Come N Try Archery Handbook and PowerPoint Presentation Slides. Module 4 – Fundamental Archery Skills – The ten steps of shooting [1] Nominal Duration 3 hours [2] Module Purpose The purpose of this module is to provide instructors with the ability to effectively instruct a student in the basic technique. Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 17
[3] Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this module Instructors will be able to:
1. Decide whether a student is to shoot right or left handed.
2. Identify and demonstrate the 10 step shooting process.
3. Identify and demonstrate the recommended shooting aid
4. Identify and correct common shooting faults.
5. Safely and effectively remove arrows from a target butt.
[4] Content
Training aides
Demonstration and first shots
Shooting technique (the ten steps) –
- Stance
- Nocking the arrow
- Setting the drawing hand
- Setting the bow hand and bow arm
- Pre-draw and drawing the bow
- Anchor
- Holding and aiming
- Release
- Follow through
- Relax
Identify common basic skill errors and error correction strategies
[5] Delivery Strategies
As with all modules:
Face-to-face (presentation, role-play, video, debate, discussion, observation)
Self-paced
Practical
[6] Resource Requirements
Archery Australia Community “Come N Try Archery Handbook and PowerPoint Presentation
Slides.
Module 5 – Course Planning and conduct
[1] Nominal Duration
1.5 hours
[2] Module Purpose
The purpose of this module is to provide instructors with the basic skills to plan a session and
effectively conduct the session
[3] Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this module Instructors will be able to:
Demonstrate the elements of an effective instruction session.
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 18 Develop an instructional session plan for beginners.
Understand the steps by step process for conducting a session
[4] Content
Session Planning
Session Steps
[5] Delivery Strategies
Face-to-face (presentation, role-play, video, debate, discussion, observation)
Self-paced
[6] Resource Requirements
Archery Australia Community “Come N Try Archery Handbook and PowerPoint Presentation
Slides.
Module 6 – Practical Session
[1] Nominal Duration
2 hours
[2] Module Purpose
The purpose of this module is to allow students to have hands on experience by setting up a
venue and working in pairs instruct each other in shooting. Each archer will shoot and score their
arrows for a minimum of 30 minutes following the process detailed in the course.
[3] Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this module Instructors will be able to:
Shoot arrows.
Score arrows
Withdraw arrows from the target
Have practically demonstrated an ability to instruct archery
[4] Content
Practical activities on the shooting venue
[5] Delivery Strategies
Practical session on shooting venue
Self-paced
[6] Resource Requirements
Archery Australia Community “Come N Try Archery Handbook and PowerPoint Presentation
Slides.
Module 7 – The Archery Instructor in Action
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 19[1] Nominal Duration
5 hours (at least 2 hours under the supervision of an accredited Archery Coach or approved
official from the parent organisation. The additional 3 hours are to be logged by the candidate).
[2] Module Purpose
The purpose of this module is to allow Instructors to demonstrate various practical competencies
in a real (“on-the-job”), practical Archery instruction environment. This will also allow assessors to
gather “direct” evidence of the candidate’s skills and provide more relevant feedback and learning
assistance.
[3] Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this module Instructors will be able to:
See assessment tool on pages 48 and 49 of this curriculum.
[4] Content
This module is undertaken “on-the-job” in a real instructional environment. There is therefore no
additional content to that which has already been covered throughout the Instructor Training
Program in Modules 1-5.
[5] Delivery Strategies
On-the-job (practical application of skills)
[6] Resource Requirements
Access to beginner / introductory Archer/s
Access to a suitable Archery training area and equipment.
4.3 Flexible Delivery
Students will attend a face-to-face competency based workshop, which incorporates a “blended
learning approach”, whereby certain activities and tasks can be completed post-course in the
candidates own time, under the supervision of an accredited coach / mentor.
4.4 Implementation Strategies
To ensure the consistency and quality of Training Program delivery throughout Australia, the
following strategies will be implemented:
All presenters / assessors to be trained.
A Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) tool (see appendix 7).
Self-paced, individually tailored learning will be offered to increase access to, and relevance
of, the education.
Specifically designed, contemporary training support materials have been developed (Come N
Try – Introduction to Archery Handbook and Level 1 Coaching Manual) for use within the
Training Program.
Student feedback / evaluation forms will be used (see appendix 8).
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 20Section 5: Coaching Practice
5.1 Timing of Instructor Practice
Archery Instructors are required to complete a self-assessment after completing 5 hours of
practical instructing, with a minimum of 2 hours taking place under the supervision of an
accredited Archery coach or approved official from the parent organisation. The additional 3
hours are to be logged by the candidate.
Instructors will then be assessed conducting an introductory / beginner archery session.
Module 6 – The Archery Instructor in Action requires candidates to demonstrate key
competencies in an on-the-job / real Archery instructional environment.
5.2 Supervision of the Coaching Practice
Instructor practice is assessed by qualified coaches / assessors. These coaches/assessors will
be appointed by the course coordinator and their role will be to assess all aspects of the
candidate’s on-the-job / practical instructing assessment (Module 6 – The Archery Instructor in
Action).
5.3 Supervisor Credit
Active coaches / assessors will receive updating and re-accreditation points for the number of
candidates they assess. (Refer to the Re-accreditation Policy – Appendix 4).
Section 6: Quality Control
6.1 Monitoring Training Program Quality / Training Program Evaluation and
Review Process
The Archery Australia Coaching and Standards Committee will review the Training Program each
24 months, as part of an ongoing and continual improvement process.
The CAITP will be re-submitted to the ASC for accreditation under the NCAS every 4 years as
required. The following additional procedures will be put in place to ensure quality control of the
Training Program:
Ongoing presenter and assessor training.
Evaluation of presenters and assessors by Training Program students using Training Program
evaluation forms (appendix 8).
Evaluation of presenters, assessors and mentors by the Training Program Co-ordinator.
Data regarding the number of students successfully completing the Training Program.
6.2 Design and Review Committee
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 21The Coaching and Standards Committee will oversee the review and further development of the CAITP. This will not be done in isolation and will proactively involve all identified key stakeholders, including: Members of the RGB Coaching Committee. Chief Executive Officer. Australian Sports Commission – Coaching & Officiating Consultant. Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 22
APPENDIX 1
Sample 1-Day Program
(Face-to-Face Delivery)
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 23Day 1 Program
Note: This program does not include the 5 hour on-the-job coaching practice and assessment relevant to
Module 6 – The Archery Instructor in Action. Assessment for this module (and the take home examination) is
undertaken post course, in the coach’s own training / learning environment.
Time Topic Venue
0845 Registration and Introduction to course Theory Room
0900 Module 1: Safety, Venue Set-up, Theory Room
Equipment and Etiquette
1000 Morning Tea
1045 Module 2: Basic Archery Equipment, set- Theory Room
up and maintenance
1215 Module 3: Group Management, Theory Room
Communication and Coaching
Techniques
1215 Lunch
1300 Module 4: Fundamental Archery Skills – Theory Room
The ten steps of shooting Practical Area
1500 Afternoon Tea
1630 General Discussion Theory Room
1700 Close for day Theory Room
Day 2 Program
Time Topic Venue
0830 Module 5: Practical Shooting Area
1930 Morning Tea
1015 Module 6: Course Planning and conduct Theory Room
1200 General Discussion Theory Room
1230 Accreditation process, written exam Theory Room
and practical assessment
1300 Close Theory Room
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 24APPENDIX 2
ASC Code of Practice
for Training Program Deliverers
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 25Code of Practice for Training Program Deliverers
Educational Standards
Training program deliverers will maintain high professional standards in the marketing and delivery of education
and training services, which protect the interests and welfare of the student.
Training program deliverers will maintain a learning environment that is conducive to the success of students.
They will have the capacity to deliver the nominated training program(s), provide adequate facilities and use
appropriate methods and standards.
Marketing
Training program deliverers will market their training programs with integrity, accuracy and
professionalism, avoiding vague and ambiguous statements. In the provision of information, no false or
misleading comparisons will be drawn with any other delivery organisation or training program.
Candidate Information
Accurate, relevant and up-to-date information should be provided to students prior to commencing the training
program. This should include:
Admissions procedures and criteria;
Copy of the refund policy;
Total fees / Costs to students;
Details of the certification to be issued on full or partial completion of the training program;
Competencies to be achieved by candidates;
Assessment procedures;
Grievance/appeal procedures; and
RPL arrangements.
Recruitment
Recruitment of training program students will be conducted at all times in an ethical and responsible manner,
and be consistent with the requirements of the curriculum.
Training program deliverers should ensure that selection decisions for entry into training programs comply with
equal opportunity legislation. These decisions should be made by appropriately qualified staff and be based on
the applicants’ qualifications and likelihood of achieving the stated competency standards.
Refunds
Training program deliverers must safeguard fees paid by candidates. Proponents must have a refund policy,
which is fair and equitable.
Sanctions
The ASC may withdraw NCAS and NOAS training program registration from proponents who breach this code of
practice.
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 26Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Principles and
Practices
Training program deliverers must be aware of EEO principles and practices as they apply to education and
training. They should observe the following points:
Characters (and their names) used in case studies, exercises and examples must be free from stereotypes
and unlikely to cause offence;
Material and presenters must discourage and prevent polarisation of students;
The training program content, process and/or activities must include all candidates and avoid giving an
advantage to any one individual or group over another;
Verbal and non-verbal language must be non-discriminatory;
Humour must be non-discriminatory; and
Training program materials such as session plans, videos, handouts, graphics and cartoons must be non-
discriminatory and unlikely to offend.
I hereby endorse the Australian Sports Commission’s Code of Practice for Training Program Delivers
and will abide by all aspects therein.
I agree to all terms.
Name……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Signed ....................................…………………………………………….. Date: / /
Approval as an Archery Australia Instructor Training Program Provider Granted by:
Signed.............................…………………………………………………… Date: / /
(Archery Australia )
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 27APPENDIX 3
Archery Australia Coach’s Code of Ethics
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 28Coach's Code of Ethics
1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of Within the context of the activity, treat
every human being. everyone equally regardless of sex,
disability, ethnic origin or religion.
2. Ensure the athlete's time spent with you is All athletes are deserving of equal
a positive experience. attention and opportunities.
3. Treat each athlete as an individual. Respect the talent, developmental stage
and goals of each athlete.
Help each athlete reach their full potential.
4. Be fair, considerate and honest with
athletes.
5. Be professional and accept responsibility Display high standards in your language,
for your actions. manner, punctuality, preparation and
presentation.
Display control, respect, dignity and
professionalism to all involved with the
sport – this includes opponents, coaches,
officials, administrators, the media,
parents and spectators.
Encourage your athletes to demonstrate
the same qualities.
6. Make a commitment to providing a quality Maintain or improve your current NCAS
service to your athletes. accreditation.
Seek continual improvement through
performance appraisal and ongoing coach
education.
Provide a training program which is
planned and sequential.
Maintain appropriate records.
7. Operate within the rules and spirit of your The guidelines of national and
sport. international bodies governing your sport
should be followed. Please contact your
sport for a copy of its rule book,
constitution, by-laws, relevant policies, e.g.
anti-doping policy, selection procedures,
etc.
Coaches should educate their athletes on
drugs in sport issues in consultation with
the Australian Sports Drug Agency
(ASDA).
8. Any physical contact with athletes should
be:
appropriate to the situation; and
necessary for the athlete's skill
development.*
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 299. Refrain from any form of personal abuse This includes verbal, physical and
towards your athletes.* emotional abuse.
Be alert to any forms of abuse directed
toward your athletes from other sources
while they are in your care.
10. Refrain from any form of harassment This includes sexual and racial
towards your athletes.* harassment, racial vilification and
harassment on the grounds of disability.
You should not only refrain from initiating a
relationship with an athlete, but should
also discourage any attempt by an athlete
to initiate a sexual relationship with you,
explaining the ethical basis of your refusal.
11. Provide a safe environment for training and Ensure equipment and facilities meet
competition. safety standards.
Ensure equipment, rules, training and the
environment are appropriate for the age
and ability of the athletes.
12. Show concern and caution toward sick and Provide a modified training program where
injured athletes. appropriate.
Allow further participation in training and
competition only when appropriate.
Encourage athletes to seek medical
advice when required.
Maintain the same interest and support
toward sick and injured athletes.
13. Be a positive role model for your sport and
athletes.
* Please refer to the Harassment-free Sport guidelines available from the Australian Sports Commission for more information
on harassment issues
Coaches should:
Be treated with respect and openness;
Have access to self-improvement opportunities; and
Be matched with a level of coaching appropriate to their level of competence.
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 30Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 31
Coach’s Code of Ethics
Individual Agreement Form
for accreditation or re-accreditation to the National Coach Accreditation Scheme (NCAS)
TO: Archery Australia
I,
Full name
of
Address
(Address cont.)
am seeking accreditation/re-accreditation (please circle) for the following Australian Sports Commission (ASC)
qualification:
Community Archery Instructor Archery Level
Sport
I agree to the following terms:
I agree to abide by the NSO Code of Ethics overleaf.
I acknowledge that Archery Australia may take disciplinary action against me if I beach the code of ethics. I
understand that Archery Australia are required to implement a complaints handling procedure in accordance with
the principles of natural justice, in the event of an allegation against me.
I acknowledge that disciplinary action against me may include de-accreditation from the National Coaching
Accreditation Scheme.
Please refer to the Harassment-free Sport Guidelines available from the Australian Sports Commission or
Archery Australia , if you require more information on harassment issues.
____________________ ______________________________ ____/_____/____
Signature (if under 18, parent / guardian signature) Date
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 32APPENDIX 4
Archery Australia
Re-accreditation Policy
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 33Archery Australia Inc
Re-Accreditation Policy
Continuing Education Requirements
The following guide is to assist coaches maintain their coach accreditation under the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS).
Continuing Education
Following accreditation coaches must maintain their accreditation by undertaking coaching activities. In order to assist coaches in this matter a
table of award points has been accepted by the Standards and Coaching Committee and coaches are required to accrue the following amount
of points each year and over their 4-year period of accreditation.
Community Archery Instructor -
Attain 150 credit points over a 4-year period, with a minimum of 10 points per year, or attain Level 2 status (see note 4).
Archery Instructor-
Attain 150 credit points over a 4-year period, with a minimum of 10 points per year, or attain Level 2 status (see note 4).
Club Coach –
Attain 200 credit points over a 4-year period, with a minimum of 20 point per year, or attain Level 3 status (see note 4).
Regional Coach –
Assessment conducted by individual performance review.
High Performance Coach –
Assessment conducted by individual performance review.
Coaches are expected to keep a logbook or similar of coaching activities to allow for a review at regular intervals by the appropriate authority.
On conclusion of a coach’s 4-year period of accreditation if they have met the above points requirements they will be eligible to be reaccredited
for a further 4-yaer period at the current level.
The Archery Australia Inc Coaching and Standards Committee will administer implementation of the above accreditation requirements:
Assessment Points Table
“Come N Try’ (One day Course) 20
Community Archery Instructor “Come N Try” (Multi Day Course) (points per day) 20
Archery Instructor Attend upgrade seminar 10
Observe coaching by a higher-level coach 10
“Come N Try” (One Day Course) 20
“Come N Try” (Multi Day Course) (points per day) 25
30
One on One Club Coaching (min 1 hour)
35
Club Coach Organise and conduct club coaching seminar
20
Lecture at Level 1 course 20
Attend National seminar 15
Attend Regional seminar 10
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 34 Attend Sport Generic seminar 10
Contribute coaching material to Club Publication 15
Contribute coaching material to RGB Publication 20
Contribute coaching material to National Publication 25
Contribute coaching material to International Publication 25
Contribute coaching material to National Coaching Program 50
Non archery specific course
Notes:
1. Points can be accumulated from regional selection to national selection.
2. Other activities may be recognised, at the discretion of the Archery Australia Inc Coaching and Standards
Committee. Requests for recognition of other activities must be made to the Archery Australia Inc Coaching and
Standards Committee through the RGB Coaching Committee.
3. Additional no archery specific courses can be undertaken, i.e. first aid certificate, massage certificate, which will
enhance the overall abilities of the candidate.
4. The above point’s table effective from 1 February 2006.
Review
If a coach does not met the points requirements above due to short term problems like being unable to coach due to work
commitments, ill health or drops out of the sport for a period, the Coach should develop with the Archery Australia Inc
Coaching and Standards Committee a mutually agreeable plan of coaching activities for the coach to undertake prior to re-
registration.
These activities should include coaching and education activities.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Candidates presenting themselves for accreditation as coaches will be allowed to have their prior knowledge taken into
account. This is particularly so in the case of overseas coaches and coaches who have let their accreditation lapse. For more
information please contact the Archery Australia Standards and Coaching Committee.
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 35APPENDIX 5
CAITP Assessment Tasks and Tools
(Note: some learning outcomes are assessed through formative assessment activities as well as summative
assessment tasks)
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 36ASSESSMENT TASK 1
Safety, Venue Set-Up, Equipment and Etiquette
Module(s)
Answer the relevant safety, venue set-up, and equipment and
Task etiquette questions on the examination.
To assess the instructor’s understanding of key rules of safety,
Purpose of Assessment venue set-up, equipment and etiquette associated with Archery
participation and of common sense risk management skills.
Delineate the basic safety rules associated with venue set-up,
Learning Outcomes equipment and etiquette with Archery participation
Outline the common risks associated with Archery participation
for beginners.
Develop relevant risk reduction strategies to eliminate or
minimise the impact of common risks.
Conditions of Assessment Candidates will have access to the Community “Come N Try
Archery Handbook presentation slides CD, along with a suitable
Archery instructional environment and equipment to allow them to
undertake the task.
Sufficient evidence must be provided to demonstrate competence in
Evidence Required all learning outcomes.
Module 1 – Assessment Tool
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 37(Assessor to Complete)
1. Risk Management for Instructors
Student Name:
Assessor Name:
Learning Outcomes Assessor = Competent
(Instructors will be able to): Comments = Not Yet
Competent
Delineate the basic safety rules
associated with venue set-up, equipment
and etiquette with Archery participation
Outline the common risks associated
with Archery participation for beginners
Develop relevant risk reduction
strategies to eliminate or minimise the
impact of common risks.
Additional comments / recommendations:
Assessor Signature: Date:
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 38ASSESSMENT TASK
2. Basic Archery Equipment, set-up and
Module(s) maintenance
1. Answer the relevant questions on the examination.
Task
2. Participate in various in-course practical
demonstrations and activities.
To assess the Instructor understands of how to help
Purpose of Assessment beginners to select suitable equipment for their safe and
fun participation; and their ability to set-up and carry out
maintenance on equipment.
Decide whether a student is to shoot right or left
Learning Outcomes handed
Outline the key components of a commonly used
equipment
Document commonly used general accessories
Safely and effectively remove arrows from a
target butt
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the
procedure for stringing a recurve bow
Demonstrate how to adjust a bow sight
Use a score card to score a modified archery
event / activity.
Conditions of Candidates will have access to the Community “Come N
Assessment Try Archery Handbook presentation slides CD, along with
a suitable Archery instructional environment and
equipment to allow them to undertake the task.
Sufficient evidence must be provided to demonstrate
Evidence Required competence in all learning outcomes.
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 39Module 2 – Assessment Tool
(Assessor to Complete)
2. Basic Archery Equipment
Student Name:
Assessor Name:
=
Learning Outcomes Competent
Assessor Comments
(Instructors will be able to): = Not Yet
Competent
Decide whether a student is to shoot
right or left handed
Outline the key components of a
commonly used equipment
Document commonly used general
accessories
Safely and effectively remove arrows
from a target butt
Demonstrate a basic understanding of
the procedure for stringing a recurve
bow
Demonstrate how to adjust a bow sight
Use a score card to score a modified
archery event / activity.
Additional comments / recommendations:
Archery Australia – Community Archery Instructor Curriculum 40Assessor Signature: Date:
ASSESSMENT TASK 3
3. Group Management, communications and
Module(s) Coaching Techniques
1. Answer the relevant questions on the examination.
Task 2. Participate in various in-course practical
demonstrations and activities.
To assess the coach’s ability to effectively use
Purpose of Assessment simple communication techniques to effectively
instruct / work with students and to effectively
organise and manage group activities.
Demonstrate the ability to provide positive and
Learning Outcomes constructive feedback
Demonstrate appropriate communication styles
for different students and situations
Demonstrate effective group management
techniques in a practical setting
Effectively interact with parents and club support
staff (this LO is only relevant to the Archery
Instructor course, and is not required to be
demonstrated by Community Instructor
candidates).
Conditions of Assessment Candidates will have access to the Community “Come N
Try Archery Handbook presentation slides CD, along with
a suitable Archery instructional environment and
equipment to allow them to undertake the task.
Sufficient evidence must be provided to demonstrate
Evidence Required competence in all learning outcomes.
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