ICU Coaches Course Syllabus

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1 ICU Coaches Course Syllabus International Cheer Union (ICU) -Pending Approval- 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All ICU Course length (e.g. number of days) listed below are estimates only, and are enclosed for convenience of scheduling for ICU Course hosts only. ICU Course length (e.g. number of days) can vary based on many variables including, but not limited to; the number of students attending each class, student experience and consequent comprehension levels, as well as availability of facilities and structure for the ICU Courses. Please reference Education for exact Course details (e.g. location, number of days, hours, costs) in your area, or contact to inquire for further information. ICU COACH COURSE SYLLABUS I. ICU Global Coaching Techniques (GCT).Page 3 -Two (2) day course: Cheer -Two (2) day course: CheerDance II. ICU Risk Management, Ethics & Principles of Coaching (REP).Page 4 -Two (2) day course: Cheer and CheerDance Combined, NF Certified Instructor(s), NSA Instructor(s) III. ICU Cheerleading Skill Credentialing (CSC)...Page 5 -One (1) day course per skill set: Cheer & CheerDance Instructor: ICU Certified Credentialer(s) IV. ICU Rules and Comprehension Course (RCC)....Page 6 -One (1) day course: Cheer -One (1) day course: CheerDance V. ICU Judges Course Certification (JCC) Page 8 -Two (2) day course for Cheer*: Day 1- Level 1 / Day 2- Level 2 -Two (2) day course for CheerDance*: Day 1- Level 1 / Day 2- Level 2 *Note: Level 3-4 is based on practical testing- progression details provided by instructor, or contact the ICU 2

3 COURSE I ICU GLOBAL COACHING TECHNIQUES (GCT) Two (2) courses: 1. Cheer 2. CheerDance Each course: Two (2) days (estimate) - Classroom & Practical A. The Sport of Cheerleading- the Global Perspective -Presentation overview B. History of our Sport- its Implications for Understanding Coaching -Presentation overview C. Cheerleading Skill Terminology for Coaching Advancement D. Coaching Philosophy Essentials Keys to Motivating your Athletes E. ICU Anti-Doping Programme Necessities - Protecting Clean Athletes F. Translating Rules and Building from the Score Sheet for Success G. Understanding Progressions Hands-on Perspective -Practical instruction, practical testing H. Hands-on Skill Teaching and Techniques -Practical instruction, practical testing 3

4 COURSE II ICU RISK MANAGEMENT, ETHICS & PRINCIPLES OF COACHING (REP) One (1) course: Cheer and CheerDance combined Two (2) day course (estimate) - Classroom & Practical Instructors: ICU Certified Instructor(s) NF Certified Instructor(s), NSA Instructor(s) A. ICU Programme Risk Management - International -ICU Certified Instructor(s) B. ICU Programme Risk Management National -ICU National Federation / NSA specialist(s) C. National Child Protection Policies, Background Checks, Legal Essentials -ICU National Federation / NSA specialist(s) D. First Aid Education/Training- Emergency Planning -ICU National Federation / NSA specialist(s) -Classroom and practical instruction, written and practical testing E. Sport Concussion and Injury Prevention for our Sport -ICU Certified Instructor(s) -ICU National Federation / NSA specialist(s) -Classroom and practical instruction, written and practical testing F. ICU Anti-Doping Rules, Regulations and Processes -ICU Certified Instructor(s) -NADO/RADO Instructor G. National Sport Authority Coaching Principles and Ethics -ICU National Federation/NSA specialist(s) 4

5 COURSE III ICU CHEERLEADING SKILL CREDENTIALING (CSC) One (1) Day Course and Credential Session per skill set or Level (estimate): -Cheer and CheerDance- Instructor: ICU Certified Credentialer(s) A. ICU Intermediate Division (Levels 1-2: Stunts, Baskets, Tumbling) B. ICU Advanced Division (Levels 3-4: Stunts, Baskets, Tumbling) C. ICU Elite Division (Level 5: Stunts, Baskets, Tumbling) D. ICU Premier Division (Level 6: Stunts, Baskets, Tumbling) E. ICU Scholastic Divisions (School, University: Stunts, Baskets, Tumbling) F. ICU CheerDance (Hip Hop, Pom, Jazz, High Kick) G. ICU ParaCheer (Levels 1-4: Stunts, ParaCheer Stunts, Tumbling) H. ICU ParaCheerDance (Pom, Hip Hop, Jazz, High Kick) I. ICU Special Athlete (Cheer: Level 1-2, and CheerDance: P, HH, J, HK) 5

6 COURSE IV ICU RULES AND COMPREHENSION COURSE (RCC) Two (2) courses: 1. Cheer 2. CheerDance Each course: One (1) day (estimate) - Classroom - CHEERLEADING COURSE: One (1) Day (estimate) - A. ICU Intermediate Division - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations B. ICU Advanced Division - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations C. ICU Elite Division - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations D. ICU Premier Division - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations E. ICU Scholastic Divisions (School & University) - Glossary, Expl s, Demo s F. ICU ParaCheer Divisions - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations G. ICU Special Athlete Divisions - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations 6

7 COURSE IV ICU RULES AND COMPREHENSION COURSE (RCC) Two (2) courses: 1. Cheer 2. CheerDance Each course: One (1) day (estimate) - Classroom - CHEERDANCE COURSE: One (1) Day (estimate) - A. ICU CheerDance Freestyle Pom - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations B. ICU CheerDance Hip Hop - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations C. ICU CheerDance Jazz - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations D. ICU CheerDance High Kick - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations E. ICU ParaCheerDance - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations (Freestyle Pom, Jazz, Hip Hop, High Kick) F. ICU Special Athlete CheerDance - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations (Freestyle Pom, Jazz, Hip Hop, High Kick) 7

8 COURSE V ICU JUDGES COURSE CERTIFICATION (JCC) Two (2) courses: 1. Cheer 2. CheerDance Each course (Level 1-2*): Two (2) day (estimate) - Classroom Day 1- Level 1 / Day 2- Level 2 *Note: Level 3-4 is based on practical testing- progression details provided by instructor or contact the ICU - ICU Judges Course Certification (JCC) Coursework - Cheer and CheerDance A. Level 1: ICU Judging Course (Cheer and CheerDance- Separate Courses) -Elements of the score sheet, Tips for judging excellence -Video practical exercises and review B. Level 2: ICU Judging Course (Cheer and CheerDance- Separate Courses) -Video judging, testing, review (passing = 80% or higher) C. Level 3: ICU Judging Course (Cheer and CheerDance- Separate Credential) -Judging Practical testing (shadow judging allowed), tracking and reporting (10 competitions total with 20 or more teams per competition) -Coach experience required (CV submission) D. Level 4: ICU Judging Course (Cheer and CheerDance- Separate Credential) -Judging Practical testing (shadow judging allowed), tracking and reporting (20 competitions total with 20 or more teams per competition) -Coach experience required (CV submission) -Athlete experience (CV submission and video required) 8