About the Coaching in Canada eLearning module
High performance sport in Canada prioritizes a safe, holistic, values-based approach to coaching that focuses on athlete well-being. Safety in sport, an athlete-centered approach, and the performance of athletes are inseparable.
The CAC developed the Coaching in Canada eLearning module to support international coaches in applying and adapting their coaching methods, principles, values, and past experiences within the context of sport in Canada. After completing this module, coaches will better understand the sport community in Canada and learn how to implement athlete-centered coaching practices.
In this module, coaches will:
- Reflect on Indigenous history
- Consider the unique needs of individual athletes when making decisions that affect them
- Identify the key concepts of high performance coaching in the context of sport in Canada
- Recall key elements and programs that support the Safe Sport movement
- Understand the structure of the sport system in Canada
- Identify the appropriate sport organization to contact for specific inquiries to assist athletes and coaches