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Stage 3 Coach Syllabus

Stage 3 Coaching Syllabus

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Last reviewed: 23rd September 2024

Stage 3 Coaching

Learning Outcome Assessment

Learning Outcome	Assessment Criteria	Guidance on the content to be learnt during training and sampled during assessment	Assessment Method
1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of a coach	1.1 Describe the roles of a coach	Roles to include; Coach children and adults to improve their riding ability and horse care knowledge Coach a variety of clients from beginner riders to stage 2 level riders and riders preparing for low level competitions	Discussion
1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of a coach	1.2 Explain the responsibilities of a coach	Responsibilities to include; Promoting equestrianism and horse welfare in a positive way (social licence to operate) Horse welfare Legal responsibilities Health and Safety Insurance First aid Safeguarding Data protection Equality, diversity and inclusion Customer care Working with or referring to other professionals for example, saddle fitters, vets, coaches, nutritionists, physiotherapists and trainers Continuous professional development (CPD)	Discussion
2. Be able to coach safely	2.1 Demonstrate regard for safety	Coaches must demonstrate safe coaching in all sessions, including consideration of: Suitable for the lesson and appropriate to needs of the riders Content of the lesson is suitable for the ability and fitness of horse and rider Welfare of horse(s) Meeting legal requirements Maintain safety of self and others throughout the lesson including safeguarding Awareness of potential risks	Observation
3. Be able to demonstrate lesson management skills	3.1 Demonstrate effective communication skills	Effective – relates to each lesson. Communication must be effective in both coaching sessions. Communication skills to include; Verbal communication; volume, tone, language, terminology Non-verbal communication; gestures, body language, demonstrations, positioning Rapport Motivation	Observation
3. Be able to demonstrate lesson management skills	3.2 Demonstrate time management skills	Time management to include; Progression of lesson Adapting timings to meet the needs of the horse and rider This must be shown in both coaching sessions	Observation
4. Be able to coach a flatwork lesson	4.1 Produce a lesson plan	Lesson plan to include; One rider up to Novice level dressage 30-minute flatwork lesson Risk assessment Aims and objectives Equipment Timings Teaching points Introduction Preparation Main activity Cool down Conclusion	Discussion
	4.2 Coach progressive exercises to riders	Progressive exercises may include; Leg yield Lengthening and shortening strides Turn on/about the forehand Work without stirrups Appropriate exercises to improve horse’s way of going Progressive, logical sequence Linking to Training Scale	Observation
	4.3 Implement suitable adaptations to coaching practices	Adaptations may relate to; Meeting the needs of the horse and rider Rider position Horse’s way of going Confidence and skill of rider Engagement with rider	Observation
	4.4 Evaluate the lesson	Evaluation to include; The strengths of the lesson The feedback from the rider Discuss the impact of the rider on the horse’s way of going Identifying the skills of the rider Effectiveness of coaching Areas that could be developed	Discussion
5. Be able to coach a simulated cross country lesson	5.1 Produce a lesson plan	Lesson plan to include; 2 riders (to be confident jumping 80cm (for example Stage 2/3 rider) for at least 40 minutes Simulated cross country Risk assessment Aims and objectives Equipment Timings Teaching points Introduction Preparation Main activity Cool down Conclusion	Discussion
	5.2 Coach progressive exercises to riders	Progressive exercises to include; Introducing a rider to cross country Work to develop rider cross country position Canter work Use of a variety of jumps up to 80cms in height	Observation
	5.3 Implement suitable adaptations to coaching practices	Adaptations may relate to; Meeting the needs of the horse and rider Rider position Confidence and skill of rider Horses way of going Engagement with riders	Observation
	5.4 Evaluate the lesson	Evaluation to include; The strengths of the sessions The feedback from the riders Discuss the impact of the rider on the horse’s way of going Identifying the skills of the riders Effectiveness of coaching Areas that could be developed	Discussion
6. Understand how to develop own skills	6.1 Explain opportunities for continual professional development of coaching	Opportunities may include; Observation of other coaches Mentoring Working with experienced riders Other continuous professional development (CPD) Short/long term goals SMART targets Personal action plan Visual aids	Discussion