Foundation Coach Practical Coaching Assessment

Foundation Coach Practical Coaching Assessment
Candidate Name*

First NameLast Name
Mentor's Contact Details*

First NameLast Name
Mentor's Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Post Code
State*
Candidate's PCA Membership Number*
Candidate's Club/Centre Name*
Working with Children/Vulnerable people card number*
Expiry date of the above*

DayMonthYear
Date
Note: Known as ‘Working with Children Check’ (valid for 5 years in SA, NSW and VIC or 3 years in WA), ‘Registration to Work with Vulnerable People’ (Tas, valid for 3 years), ‘Working with Vulnerable People Registration’ (ACT, valid for 5 years), or ‘Working with Children Clearance’ aka ‘Ochre card’ (NT, valid for 2 years) or ‘blue card’ (QLD, valid for 2 years).
Date enrolled in Foundation Coach course*

DayMonthYear
Date

Practical Assessment
You must conduct 2 x 30 minute lessons involving the teaching of a new skill for a small group of E/D level riders for 2 of the following types of lessons:

1.      Riding on the flat,

2.      Ground

3.      Jump Poles

4.      Mounted games/novelties/sporting

The lessons will have 3 riders in each group.

The purpose of the practical assessment is for you to demonstrate your competency in applying the knowledge documented in the workbook and the experience you have gained during your mentored coaching and coaching practice.

On the day of assessment, you will have access to a group of Current Financial E/D Level Pony Club® riders in a safe riding area with safe equipment.

You should bring your own equipment relevant to your lesson, such as a whiteboard, laminated pictures, tape measure or whatever else is needed.

You will be required to demonstrate all of the performance criteria as set out in the checklist reproduced below. You must demonstrate the performance criteria consistently throughout each of the two lessons.

Although subject to the discretion of the assessor, you should have no more than one assessment of NYC (Not Yet Competent) per section on the assessment sheet, per each of the two practical lessons.

On the day of assessment, you will need to present:

·        Proof of current PCA Membership

·        Working with Children/Vulnerable people card number and date obtained:

Note: Known as:

·              ‘Working with Children Check’ (valid for 5 years in SA, NSW and Vic or 3 years in WA)

·              ‘Registration to Work with Vulnerable People’ (Tas, valid for 3 years)

·              ‘Working with Vulnerable People Registration’ (ACT, valid for 5 years)

·              ‘Working with Children Clearance’ aka ‘Ochre card’ (NT, valid for 2 years)

·              ‘Blue card’ (QLD, valid for 2 years)

·        Signed mentor statement that Units 1-6 have been completed (as per the form above in Unit 6)
Pony Club Australia National Coaching Accreditation Scheme

Foundation Coaching Qualification

Overview

Assessment Task: Candidates must conduct a typical E/D Level Pony Club® session involving the teaching of a new skill.

One session for either flatwork or groundwork. One session jumping poles or simple mounted games.

Purpose of Assessment: This assessment task will enable the candidate to demonstrate competency in the areas of Coaching pony club® Riders, Horse care, Horse behaviour & training and Riding skills.

Assessment condition: The Candidate will have access to a group of E/D level Pony Club® riders mounted on quite horses, a safe riding area and safe equipment appropriate to their lesson plan.

Minimum competency: The candidate is required to demonstrate all of the performance criteria as set out in the checklist. The candidate must demonstrate the performance criteria consistently throughout the session.

Assessment Arrangements: The assessment activity will take place as detailed below. The candidate must make arrangements to ensure that riders, horses and equipment necessary for the assessment are available and appropriate for the assessment task.

Practical Coaching Assessment sheets

For the candidate’s information. The coaching assessment sheets used by assessors are reproduced here.

C = Competent NYC = Not Yet Competent
1. A Pony Club® lesson for E/D Riders Flatwork or Groundwork
Assessor's Contact Details*

First NameLast Name
Assessor's Email*
example@example.com
Venue*
Task*
Lesson start time*
Practical Skills Checklist Assessment
Assessor guideline – One NYC allowable in each section at assessor’s discretion

Section 1 – Introduction*

	C/NYC	Comments
Introduce self and ask rider’s name
Introduce topic
Presentation of candidate
Suitability of footwear
Suitability of clothing
Preparation – equipment

Section 2 - Safety*

	C/NYC	Comments
Emergency stop procedure established
Safe equipment and environment
Medical Check/ Identification of special needs
Gear check
Finding out horse rider information
Preparation – equipment

Section 3 – Explanation, Demonstration & Warm up*

	C/NYC	Comments
Explanation
Clear & concise
Covers topic thoroughly
Clear Demonstration:
Accurate
Suitable
Warm-up & Initial assessment:
Relevance to lesson
Rider/horse assessment
Both reins

Section 4 – lesson content*

	C/NYC	Comments
Clear and concise explanation about how to use relevant aids
Show sequential progression of lesson skills.
Demonstrate ability to break down to enhance rider understanding
Correct, appropriate terminology and information
Attentive to horse welfare

Section 5 – General Coaching Skills*

	C/NYC	Comments
Good safe group control
Safe rider distancing -e.g. circling, slowing or turning across arena
Perceptive and attentive individual needs
Observe. Note and correct errors in individual techniques and skills
Maintain rider focus throughout lesson
Ensure all riders are recognised during session
Recognise and correct riders’ position
Communicate instructions clearly and accurately
Communicates clear coaching techniques
Positive attitude
Uses a variety of strategies to praise further development; or alter performance
Voice – clear and concise
Candidates teaching position
Position of riders waiting – if applicable
Identify critical incidents (success/failure)
Demonstrate effective time management to ensure completion of training sessions
Cool down and/or safe dismissal
Overall Impression

Section 6 – Feedback Skills*

	C/NYC	Comments
Feedback given to both individuals and group
Feedback conveyed in a positive manner to encourage change/reward performance
Feedback is correct and given as soon as possible after task completion
Feedback contains a question to check rider understanding

Final result*

CompetentNot Yet Competent
Assessor's Comments
Assessor's Signature*

Clear

2. A Pony Club® lesson for E/D Riders Jumping Poles or Simple Mounted Games

Section 1 – Introduction*

	C/NYC	Comments
Introduce self and ask rider’s name
Introduce topic
Presentation of candidate
Suitability of footwear
Suitability of clothing
Preparation – equipment

Section 2 – Safety*

	C/NYC	Comments
Emergency stop procedure established
Safe equipment and environment
Medical Check/ Identification of special needs
Gear check
Finding out horse rider information

Section 3 – Explanation, Demonstration & Warm up*

	C/NYC	Comments
Explanation
Clear & concise
Covers topic thoroughly
Clear Demonstration:
Accurate
Suitable
Warm up & Initial assessment:
Relevance to lesson
Rider/horse assessment
Both reins

Section 4 – lesson content*

	C/NYC	Comments
Clear and concise explanation about how to use relevant aids
Show sequential progression of lesson skills.
Demonstrate ability to break down to enhance rider understanding
Correct, appropriate terminology and information
Attentive to horse welfare

Section 5 – General Coaching Skills*

	C/NYC	Comments
Good safe group control
Safe rider distancing -e.g. circling, slowing or turning across arena
Perceptive and attentive individual needs
Observe. Note and correct errors in individual techniques and skills
Maintain rider focus throughout lesson
Ensure all riders are recognised during session
Recognise and correct riders’ position
Communicate instructions clearly and accurately
Communicates clear coaching techniques
Positive attitude
Uses a variety of strategies to praise further development; or alter performance
Voice – clear and concise
Candidates teaching position
Position of riders waiting – if applicable
Identify critical incidents (success/failure)
Demonstrate effective time management to ensure completion of training sessions
Cool down and/or safe dismissal
Overall Impression

Section 6 – Feedback Skills*

	C/NYC	Comments
Feedback given to both individuals and group
Feedback conveyed in a positive manner to encourage change/reward performance
Feedback is correct and given as soon as possible after task completion
Feedback contains a question to check rider understanding

Final result*

CompetentNot Yet Competent
Assessor's Comments
Assessor's Signature*

Clear

Assessor sign off form
I (the assessor) am satisfied that the following have occurred: (please tick)*

Code of Conduct signedCoaching Log Book completed
I (the assessor) have checked the candidates reponses to the questions in the workbook and believe that through completion of the workbook questions and their practical assessment they have: (please tick)*

Demonstrated competence as a Foundation Pony Club® CoachNot yet demonstrated competence as a Foundation Pony Club®Coach
Where the candadiate is not yet competent, please state the further action required by the candiate (e.g re-submit all or some of the workbook questions, re-present for practical assessment after further coaching experience etc)
Lesson - Flatwork or Groundwork*

CompetentNot Yet Competent
Comments*
Lesson - Jumping Poles or Simple Mounted Games*

CompetentNot Yet Competent
Comments*
Assessor's Signature*

Clear
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Foundation Coach Practical Coaching Assessment

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