UK Strength & Conditioning Accreditation
Bridging the Gap Between Sport Science and Coaching - A Call for Papers (Posters)
Third Annual Coaches and Sport Science College Details
- Coaches and Sport Science College Program Schedule
- 2008 Keynote Speakers
- New Addition
- Information about Johnson City - Location, Transportation and Lodging
UK Strength & Conditioning Accreditation
For the first time in the United States, the UK Strength & Conditioning Accreditation will be offered on December 14, 2008 at the Coaches & Sport Science College. When registering for the Coaches & Sport Science College, be sure to select the UK Strength & Conditioning Accreditation option if you plan on sitting taking this accreditation.
Why become an Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach?
Becoming an Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach (ASCC) with the UK Strength & Conditioning Association involves a competency-based assessment, and only those coaches who can prove they are knowledgeable in both training theory and practical coaching skills can become accredited. It is for this reason that this professional standard is fast becoming valued around the world.
In recognition of this, a number of key US coaches across a variety of sports have travelled to the UK in the last several years to attend an assessment day and become accredited.
First Ever Assessment Day in the United States
We are pleased to announce that for the first time ever, an assessment day will be hosted in the US (Johnson City, TN) on December 14, 2008, offering the opportunity for a limited number of coaches to gain this highly respected accreditation.
Aims of the UKSCA:
- To establish and maintain high professional standards for strength and conditioning practitioners.
- The promotion and dissemination of good practice, knowledge and research appropriate to strength and conditioning practitioners.
- To facilitate communication among UKSCA members.
How to Apply
Those interested in applying for the December 14, 2008 assessment day should:
- Go to http://www.uksca.org.uk/uksca/common/memberships.asp?txtID=forms or click on the links below to download the appropriate forms.
- Download a copy of the UKSCA Competency Document. This is the ‘definition’ of the skills and competencies you will be required to demonstrate in order to become accredited and you can use this to ‘self-assess’ and determine areas you may need extra work in. Click here to download UKSCA Competency Document.
- Download a copy of the Assessment Day Guide. This outlines how these competencies are assessed on the day and provides you with information on how to prepare for the day. Click here to download the Assessment Day Guide.
- Download and complete the application pack for the UKSCA well in advance of the assessment day (December 14th, 2008). Click here to download the application pack for the UKSCA.
- Be sure to select and pay for the UK Strength & Conditioning Accreditation on the registration form here (registration close).
BE SURE TO BRING ALL OF THESE DOCUMENTS WITH YOU ON DECEMBER 14, 2008.
What occurs on the Assessment Day?
The assessment day is divided into four parts:
- Multiple choice exam
- Presentation of case study outlining the strength and conditioning program for an athlete or a team and questioning by assessors
- Plyometric, speed, and agility practical assessment
- Weight lifting coaching and practical assessment
Assessment Fees
Candidates will be charged $375 for the assessment process. This includes the first year’s membership in the UKSCA as an accredited member. Click here to register for the UK Strength & Conditioning Accreditation and the Coaches & Sport Science College (registration closed).
Bridging the Gap Between Sport Science and Coaching - A Call for Papers (Posters)
The subject matter must deal directly or indirectly with the enhancement of competitive athletes. Posters can deal with advances in coaching, coaching methods, biomechanical, psychological, physiological or sports medicine aspects. The deadline for paper submissions is November 1, 2008. Awards will be given in the following categories:
- Coaching/Coach Education-1st place - $150-2nd place - $75
- Sport Science-1st place - $150-2nd place - $75
Outstanding Student Poster $150
Posters must be up by Friday morning at December 12th at 8:00 am – judging will take place during all breaks – primary authors are expected to stand with their posters during afternoon breaks and from 5:00pm until 5:45 pm on Friday. Click here to download a sample of what should be included in the paper.
Posters should fit a standard size display: approximately 4 ft x 4 ft. (122 cm x 122 cm).
The judges for the competition will be:
Coaches Education:
- Chris Ayres – Physical Education ETSU/ Director of ETSU IRB, former Executive Director of TAHPERD
- Ian Jeffries – UKSCA, Director of All-Pro Performance, Wales, UK
- Dan Wathen – Head Trainer (Emeritus) – Youngstown State University
Sports Science:
- Brian Schilling - Director of the Exercise Neuromechanics Laboratory, Memphis University
- Jeff McBride – Associate Professor, Director of Neuromuscular Laboratory
- Clive Brewer – UKSCA, Coaches education development, SportScotland, Scotland, UK
- Travis Triplett – Master (or is it mistress) of Ceremonies at Banquet.
For more information about the call for papers please call (423) 439-5796 or (423) 439-8479.
Coaches and Sport Science College Program Schedule December 12-14, 2008
Friday December 12th Schedule
- 8:00 – 8:15 Registration
- 8:15 -8:30 Welcome and Introduction- C of E - Meg Stone
- 8:30 – 10:30 - Periodization – Mike Stone
- 10:30 – 10:45 – break
- 10:45 – 12:15 – Overtraining – Recovery/Restoration – Greg Haff
- 12:15 – 1:15 – Lunch
- 1:15– 2:15 – Mechanical Specificity in Training - Brian Schilling
- 2:15 – 4:15 - Team Sports Preparation and Development – Clive Brewer
- 4:15 – 4:30 - break
- 4:30 – 5:00 - Round Table
- 6:15 - Banquet – Keynote – The NCAA: fact or fiction – Dan Wathen
Saturday December 13th Schedule
- 7:45 – 8:00 Registration
- 8:00 – 8:30 Welcome – C of E and the SPEC program – Mike Ramsey
- 8:30 – 10:30 – Periodization. Machines, free weights, stupid programs and a bunch of other things you really ought to think about – Steve Plisk
- 10:30 - 10:45 - Break
- 10:45 - 12:00 - Speed and Agility Training - Ian Jeffries
- 12:00 – 1:00 - Lunch
- 1:00 – 2:00 - The Basics of Planning the Training Process– an introduction – Mike Stone
- 2:00 5:30 - Examples of Training Process Creation (Practical Session) – CC faculty
Sunday December 14th Schedule
8:45 – UKSCA Certification Test - Ian and Clive
2008 Keynote Speakers
- Dan Wathen: Head Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Youngstown State University.
- Meg Ritchie-Stone: Two-Time Olympian and Distinguished Strength and Conditioning Coach, Director of the Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education.
- Dr. Greg Haff: Assistant Professor in Exercise Physiology at West Virginia University School of Medicine.
- Dr. Mike Stone: Director of the Exercise and Sport Sciences Laboratory, ETSU. Previous Head of Physiology for the USOC.
- Ian Jeffreys: Performance Director of All-Pro Performance, Wales, UK. On the Board of Directors of the UKSCA.
- Dr. Mike Ramsey: Assistant Professor for East Tennessee State University, Emphasis in Cardiovascular Physiology.
- Clive Brewer: National Lead for Athlete Development at Sport Scotland, BASES accredited Sports Scientist.
- Dr. Brian Schilling: Specializes in research on athletic and special populations (i.e., Parkinson’s Disease). National Qualifier in the 85 kg class for the 2003 and 2004 USAW Nationals.
- Steve Plisk: Director of Excelsior Sports; Former Sports Performance Director with Velocity Sports Performance. Steve also has over 15 years as a collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coach.
New Addition
Practical Session: This is a hands-on learning experience with the ETSU staff on how to build and implement a training program.
Information about Johnson City, TN
BY AIR: Tri-Cities Airport is located about 20 minutes from ETSU. Tri-Cities Airport carriers include Delta, Northwest, and USAir.
Larger Airports in the area include: McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville, TN, 2-hour drive) and Asheville
Regional Airport (Asheville, NC, 1-hour drive).
The following map provides directions from the Tri-Cities Regional Airport to Millenium Center where the Coaches & Sport Science College is being held. The Millenium Center address is 2001 Millennium Place Johnson City, TN. 37604.
BY CAR: Coming from the North, South, and West use I-81 to I-26. From the East, take I-26 from Asheville. Take exit 31 onto University Parkway and follow the signs to campus.
NEARBY HOTELS:
Carnegie Hotel:
- Website
- Phone: (423) 979-6400 (Mention SPEC Coaches College)
Sleep Inn:
- Website
- Phone: (423) 915-0081
Hampton Inn:
- Website
- Phone: (423) 929-8000
For other area information and list of hotels, please email Liz Schoen: zess11@goldmail.etsu.edu
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