About the Course

The course is arranged on a modular, online, distance learning model. Students work through the course at their own speed. Each module covers a specific set of topics and is assessed by an online examination. Successful completion of a module exam allows access to the following module.

At the end of the modular part of the course, there are two practical elements. The first is the construction of a training plan based on what the student has learned during the course. The second is the delivery of an assessed presentation. Mentors are available to guide all students, should they require it.

Students must posses an industrial-type first aid certificate before being awarded Coach status.

The maximum time allowed for completion of the course is two years. Students who fail to complete their studies within this period will automatically be removed from the register of Student Coaches. However, the ABCC Executive Committee may consider an extension of this period if a reasonable case is made by the student.

Unqualified student Coaches studying for ABCC Coaching Awards are not covered by ABCC insurance until they have successfully completed the full course and paid the Registration Fee.

Syllabus

	Module 1 Anatomy and Physiology Bone, Cartilage and Tendon The Skeleton The Body’s systems: muscular, nervous, cardio-vascular, respiratory, digestive The Basis of Training Basic Exercise Physiology Training Principles Further Reading Examination Paper
	Module 2 Basic Fitness Training Basic Circuit Training Weight Training for Cycling Running for Cyclists Flexibility Exercises Further Reading Examination Paper
	Module 3a Training Levels and Heart Rate Monitors Advanced Heart Rate Training Power Based Levels Levels of Training Intensity Six Levels RPE, The Borg Scale Profiling Children, Women & Veterans Training Juveniles Fitness Testing Further Reading Examination Paper MODULE 3b Road Training, individual and group methods Sportive Track Coaching Time Trial Cyclo Cross Mountain Bike BMX Cycle Speedway Further Reading Examination Paper
	Module 4 Race Tactics Preparation of Individual Training Schedules, including periodisation Training Diaries Tapering for a Key Competition Nutrition Overtraining Further Reading Examination Paper
	Module 5 Mental Preparation Self-Concept Goal-setting Anxiety and arousal Visualisation and Imagery Further Reading Examination Paper
	Module 6 Position on the Bike Choice of Equipment Choice and Use of Gears Maintenance of Equipment. Body Care and Hygiene Clothing for Training and Racing Coaching and Teaching Techniques First-Aid Further Reading Examination Paper
	Module 7 NSPCC Child Protection in Sport and Active Leisure

Final Assessment 1 Training Plan

Final Assessment 2 Presentation

You may just wish to improve your own performance without becoming a coach. We can accommodate this. In this case you would not be required to attempt the question papers. Taking this route will mean that you miss out on expert comment on your answers from the examiners.

The course costs £250.

To enrol, contact the Administrator  admin@abcc.co.uk