An Educated Coaching Workforce
TANI is pleased to say that it has established a comprehensive coach education programme with nationally recognised qualifications. This is the result of closely working with Coaching NI and Sports Coach UK.
To avail of the best and most up-to-date coaching practice TANI is also a member of Coaching NI. This coupled with visits by senior instructors to Korea and around the world makes for a potent mixture for the high standards seen within the Association.
Coaching Course Details
#1.0 Structure Role and Qualifications Requirements for Coaches #2.0 Coaching Qualification Programme #3.0 Club Instructor Course Content #4.0 Level 3 Coaching Courses #5.0 Award in Coaching Studies #6.0 Fitness for Taekwondo #7.0 Making Weight for Competition - download presentation#1.0 Structure Role and Qualifications Requirements for Coaches
| Title | Role | Minimum Taekwondo Grade | Coaching & Other Requirements | |
| essential | desirable | |||
| Assistant Club Instructor | Capable of running parts of individual classes in the presence of instructor | 2nd Kup | + be approved by his/her club instructor + attend TANI Assistant Club Instructor Qualification Course + Min age 16 yrs + Protection of Children (NI) Clearance - POC (NI) + Application of TANI Instructor Code of Ethics | |
| Club Instructor | Planning & Conducting class training to prepare students for gradings and club level competitions | 1st Dan | + be approved by his/her National Governing Body + pass TANI Club Instructor Qualification + Protection of Children (NI) Clearance - POC (NI) + Application of Child Protection Policy + Application of TANI Instructor Code of Ethics Min age 18 yrs + Maintain Club Instructor's Coaching Insurance | + Award in Coaching Studies (ACS) |
| Senior Instructor | Planning & Conducting Training for Dan Gradings | 5th Dan | + Qualifications as per TANI Club Instructor + TANI Senior Instructor Qualification | + UK Certificate in Sports Coaching |
| NI Squad Coach (Poomsae/Kyorugi | Planning & Conducting NI Squad Training for National & International Competitions | 2nd Dan | + Qualifications as per TANI Club Instructor + History of competition experience | Internationally recognised Refereeing/Judging Qualifications |
#2.0 Coaching Qualification Programme
| Assistant Club Instructor Qualification | Club Instructor Qualification | Senior Instructor Qualification | NI Squad Coach: Poomsae/Kyrugi Qualification |
| Study of Coaching Course Material + attendance at TANI Club Instructor Course + study of Sports Coach UK Coaching Essentials course material | #01. Pass TANI Club Instructor Qualification Course + attendance at TANI Club Instructor Course + study of Sports Coach UK Coaching Essentials course material + study of TANI Club Instructor course material + compile & submit evidence for Unit 1 of course + pass multiple choice exam + compile & submit evidence for Unit 2 of course + pass Practical Assessment: 2*20 min practical assessments assessed by TANI Coaching Director | #01. Study of Taekwondo Specific Material + study of Taekwondo Specific books/videos #02. Attendance at Taekwondo Master's Seminars #03. Attendance at Coaching NI Level 03 + attendance at selected Level 3 Courses organised by Coaching NI + study of Sports Coach UK Level 3 course books #04. Prepare and Present Paper on Taekwondo Training Improvements | #01. Study of Taekwondo Specific Material + study of Taekwondo Specific books/videos #02. Attendance at Taekwondo Master's Seminars #03. Attendance at Coaching NI Level 03 #04. Prepare and Present Paper on Taekwondo Training Improvements |
#3.0 Club Instructor Course Content
| Subject | Content | Notes |
| #01. Sports/Technical Components | Sport + Sporting techniques and tactics + Competition rules* Technical + Grading techniques and approach + Grading syllabus requirements | *Referee Qualification (WTF Class C, Semi-contact Umpire) |
| #02. Coaching Methods | + Ethics/integrity of an instructor/senior grade + Skills/qualities of instructing Taekwondo + Approaches/styles, and etiquette in coaching Taekwondo + Planning classes with different grades present + Organising the class and equipment + Longer term planning/recording/reviewing | ** Emergency First Aid Qualification required (St John's Ambulance or equivalent) |
| #03. Fitness training | + The fitness demands of Taekwondo + Suggested routines/exercises + Fitness Testing | *** NSPCC Child Protection Awareness Course (or equivalent) |
| #04. Skill Development | + Identifying errors/improving techniques + Taekwondo and Newton's Laws of Motion + Motivation and performance, mental training, goal setting providing enjoyment | |
| #05. Sports Injuries | + TANI's safety guidelines and risk assessment + Safe use of techniques/equipment + Instructor insurance/member insurance + First Aid** | |
| #06. Specific Groups | + Training children/disabled persons/ needs of women in the martial arts. Child Protection*** | |
| #07. Club Management | + Managing finances / time management + Promotion/advertising/social events + Club committees/TANI organisation / TANI procedures + Dealing with typical difficulties |
#7.0 Making Weight for Competition
A presentation by Sharon Madigan, made this week at Irish Sport Council Conference on "making weight". This presentation addresses the issues and negative techniques of losing weight and demonstrates taking the right approach.
The overall message is more calories in and less out.
Download the presentationlist
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