Online Courses & Training

Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection hosted workshops/training:

AHS: Psychological First Aid for a pandemic

Date: July 7th, 2020

Times: Either – 10 a.m. – Noon OR 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Description:Psychological First Aid (PFA) is considered to be the first stage intervention during a disaster or emergency. During a pandemic, how we respond looks different but, the principles are the same.

PFA Online Training allows responders to provide support over the phone to individuals that may be quarantined, in self-isolation, or practicing physical distancing in order to prevent the spread of a pandemic.

The 2-hour interactive online training will cover essential tools, key PFA action principles, and self-care for responders.

Please note: training is done in real-time with opportunities for audience participation and audio is required.

Other available regional workshops/training:

NCCP MULTI-sPORT mODULE tRAINING cALENDAR

National Coaching Certification Program multi-sport modules are available for registration now! Watch the NCCP Module Calendar on the albertasport.ca website for online schedule updates and registration information for Competition Introduction and Competition Development modules. Home study is also now available.
Some of the upcoming courses include:

Planning a Practice & Advance Practice Planning
Design a Basic Sport Program
Manage a Sport Program
Managing Conflict
Mentorship
Psychology of Performance

Rugby coach development online workshop sign-up: Neuromuscular training warm-up

Date: June 18, 19 OR 23, 2020

The Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre at the University of Calgary is offering free coach development workshops on injury prevention warm-ups to rugby coaches across Alberta. Developed in partnership with World Rugby and Rugby Canada, this program is designed to reduce the risk of injury in your rugby athletes, preparing them for return to sport and supporting their continued participation throughout the season.

Pronghorns Athletics and ASDC SW Coaching Development Series

Date: Starts June 17 and runs until August 26, 2020

Pronghorn Athletics and Alberta Sports Development Southwest (ASDC SW) have joined forces to present a 10 session coaching development series.

Join Pronghorn Varsity Team Coaches and other industry professionals over the coming weeks for sharing and learning in a free coaching development series geared towards minor sport coaches in the Southern Alberta area.

Over the next 11 weeks, presenters will cover a topic each Wednesday night (excluding July 1) that can be translated to multiple sports and enhance tools that coaches have at their disposal to improve coaching performance and athlete success.

Registration is now open for all speakers: Register Here. A link to the zoom conference will be sent to your email the day before each registered session.

Welcome to Canada: Engaging Newcomers in Sport and Physical Activity

Newcomers to Canada require an individualized approach to enhance their own level of physical literacy through quality, stage-appropriate experiences. This course explores the barriers newcomers face to participation and solutions to address those barriers.

When you have completed the entire course and passed each learning assessment, you will be able to download/print a Certificate of Completion and for coaches maintaining their certification, obtain NCCP professional development points towards it. The course will take about an hour to complete.
At a 30% discount, price is now $17.45

COMMUNITY COACHING WORKSHOPS

Jump on board the new CSA Community Coach Education Online Workshops. Now you can access these workshops “on demand” for Free. If you are interested in registering click on the link below and start your coaching education journey today!

Future Goals

Description: A FREE and fun online course to keep students and parents engaged at home Hockey has always been more than a game, it’s a community united by a sport. The NHL and NHLPA remain committed to supporting the hockey community, students, parents, and teachers during these ever-changing times. With many school districts and parents utilizing remote learning plans, we are offering teachers and parents free, remote access to our Future Goals program. Future Goals includes two online resources: Hockey Scholar – an interactive hockey-themed STEM curriculum for middle-school and elementary-school-aged students and Healthier Me – a program that provides elementary-school-aged students the tools they need to make healthy decisions.

Learn more and participate here

RESPECT IN SPORT

Description: The Respect in Sport Activity Leader/Coach Program is the program you need to train your organizations’ youth leaders to recognize, understand and respond to issues of bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination (BAHD). It may be the single most important training your leaders can receive to create a safe, healthy, and positive environment for our children and youth.

Watch Video Here

More Programs available: respectgroupinc.com

Get NCCP Certified

Description: The NCCP is a game changer. The National Coaching Certification Program gives coaches the training and tools they need to succeed – in coaching and in life. NCCP training gives coaches the skills and self-confidence to excel, and to instil that confidence in their athletes. Ultimately, that’s what NCCP is all about: developing responsible coaches, inspiring future leaders, and celebrating our potential, both on and off the field of play.

Emergency Action Plan

Description: The NCCP Emergency Action Plan Module prepares coaches to respond calmly, quickly, and effectively if a sport participant is seriously injured during practice or competition.

Register & Learn More Here
*To begin, you will require a NCCP#. If you have never taken an NCCP course and need a NCCP#, please register with The Locker.

Making Head Way

Concussion e-Learning Series

Description: Designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of your athletes, these NCCP Professional Development modules will make you concussion smart!