Stage 4 Unit 8 Senior Coaching Dressage Syllabus

Stage 4 Senior Coaching Dressage

Learning Outcomes Table

Learning Outcome	Assessment Criteria	Guidance on the Content to be Learnt During Training and Sampled During Assessment	Assessment Method
1. Understand how to coach	1.1 Explain techniques used in coaching	Coaching techniques: Behaviour management Mentoring Methods of evaluating performance Motivational techniques Profiling Goal setting Annual development plan	Trainer endorsement*
	1.2 Explain factors which impact on coaching approaches	Factors: Learning styles Personalities Challenges, learner’s mind set Equality, diversity and inclusion Environment Long term participant development	Trainer endorsement*
2. Be able to coach safely	2.1 Maintain the health, safety and welfare of self, horses and riders	Coaches must risk assess for each coaching lesson to include: Hazards Control measures Coaches must demonstrate safe coaching in all lessons, including consideration of: Riding area and surfaces Equipment Tack, including balance and suitability of saddle Suitability of horse and exercises	Observation and discussion
3. Be able to communicate effectively whilst coaching	3.1 Demonstrate effective communication skills	Effective – relates to each lesson. Communication must be effective in all four coaching lessons. Communication Skills to include: Voice Active listening Mannerisms Body language Clarity of explanation Encouraging and providing feedback	Observation
4. Be able to coach a rider on the lunge	4.1 Explain the benefits for riders of working on the lunge	Benefits to include: Rider position Coordination Balance Core stability Develop feel and empathy	Discussion
	4.2 Explain the requirements of a lunge horse	Requirements to include: Balance Behaviour Way of going Quality and suitability of stride Appropriate for level	Discussion
	4.3 Assess the suitability of the horse for lungeing	Assessment may include: Walk, trot, canter Work the horse on both reins Use of side reins Suitability for rider	Observation and discussion
	4.4 Ensure the horse is lunged using suitable techniques	Techniques to include: Warming horse up without rider Assessment of the horse Choice of size of circle Handling of equipment Stance Body language/position/influence Voice/tone of voice Control	Observation
	4.5 Assess the rider’s strengths and areas for development	Rider to be of Stage 3 level or equivalent competence. Strengths and areas for development to include consideration of: Rider position Balance Coordination Confidence Suitability of horse for rider	Observation and discussion
	4.6 Plan the lesson	As a result of assessment in 4.5, the coach should: Agree aims of lesson with rider Justify suitable exercises and chosen work to develop the rider	Observation
	4.7 Use exercises to improve rider’s position	Exercises may be chosen to: Correct positional faults Develop feel and empathy Improve balance (may include; work without stirrups/reins) Improve lower leg security	Observation
	4.8 Evaluate the lesson	Evaluation to include: Reflection on content of lesson Logical sequence and timing Delivery Feedback Effectiveness of exercises chosen Identify strategies to improve personal performance	Discussion
	4.9 Provide a plan for future development	A plan for the development of the rider, to include: Detail of strengths and weaknesses of rider Make suggestions for improvement Share action plan including selection of exercises, time frames, goals	Discussion
5. Be able to coach a group of riders using poles	5.1 Assess horse and rider strengths and areas for development	Riders to be of Stage 3 level or equivalent competence. Strengths and areas for development to include consideration of: Rider position Balance Coordination Confidence Relationship between horse and rider	Observation and discussion
	5.2 Coach to improve horse and rider ability and confidence	The session must include the use of poles placed at suitable distances. Poles can be used for riding over or positioned to work around as part of an exercise Must include: Application of the aids Individual correction and development Develop balance and effectiveness of the rider Relevant exercises to develop horse and rider partnership Linking to Training Scale May include: Positional development Transitions Adjusting stride length School movements Work without stirrups Adapting plan as necessary	Observation
	5.3 Evaluate the lesson	Evaluation to include: Reflection on content of lesson Logical sequence and timing Delivery Feedback Effectiveness of exercises chosen Identify strategies to improve personal performance	Discussion
	5.4 Provide a plan for future development	Plan to include: Detail strengths and weaknesses of riders Suggestions for improvement Action plan including selection of exercises, time frames, goals	Discussion
6. Be able to coach a group of riders over fences up to 1m	NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS UNIT
7. Be able to coach a show jumping lesson in preparation for a 1.10m competition	NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS UNIT
8. Be able to coach a lesson using grid work or related fences up to 1m	NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS UNIT
9. Be able to coach a dressage lesson at Elementary level	9.1 Assess the horse and rider strengths and areas for development	Dressage session with one rider and horse combination Strengths and areas for development to include consideration of: Rider’s under pinning knowledge Rider position and effectiveness Balance Coordination Confidence Relationship between horse and rider	Observation and discussion
	9.2 Coach to improve horse and rider ability and confidence	To include: Correction and development Positional development Develop balance and effectiveness of the rider Application of the aids Adapting plan as necessary Linking to Training Scale	Observation
	9.3 Use exercises to improve rider and horse performance	Exercises may include: Simple changes Develop medium paces Developing turn about/on the forehand Rein back Shoulder fore/in Turn about the haunches/pirouettes in walk Direct transitions Counter canter	Observation
	9.4 Evaluate the lesson	Evaluation to include: Reflection on content of lesson Logical sequence and timing Delivery Feedback Effectiveness of exercises chosen Identify strategies to improve personal performance	Discussion
	9.5 Provide a plan for future development	Plan for the development of the rider to include: Detail of strengths and weakness of rider Suggestions for improvement Action plan including selection of exercises, time frames, goals	Discussion
10. Be able to coach an eventing lesson over fences up to 1.10m	NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS UNIT
11. Be able to coach a dressage lesson at Novice Level	11.1 Assess horse and rider strengths and areas for development	Dressage lesson with one rider Rider to be of Stage 3 level or equivalent competence. Strengths and areas for development to include consideration of: Rider’s underpinning knowledge Rider position Balance Coordination Confidence Relationship between horse and rider	Observation and discussion
	11.2 Coach to improve the horse and rider's ability and confidence	To include: Individual correction and development Application of the aids Adapting plans as necessary Linking to Training Scale	Observation
	11.3 Use exercises to improve horse and rider performance	Exercises may include: Leg yield Transitions Adjusting stride length School movements Trot on a loose rein	Observation
	11.4 Evaluate the lesson	May include: Reflect on content of lesson Logical sequence and timing Delivery Feedback Effectiveness of exercises chosen Identify strategies to improve personal performance	Discussion
	11.5 Provide a plan for future development	Plan for the development of the rider to include: Detail strengths and weaknesses of riders Suggestions for improvement Action plan including selection of exercises, time frames, goals	Discussion

Stage 4 Senior Coaching Dressage Syllabus

Stage 4 Senior Coaching Dressage