Coaching Accreditation and Updating Policy

The aim of the policy is to ensure that the Australian KarateFederation Inc has in place a system which will enable NCAS accredited KarateCoaches to maintain a safe, responsible and high standard of coaching practice,in keeping with current coaching principles and competencies.

The system is designed to provide the following benefits:

  • coaches will be practicing coaches who are up-to-date with coaching competencies, delivering a safe, responsible and high standard of coaching to their students/athletes in line with their responsibilities and duty of care as a coach
  • current contact details will be kept on all coaches for the purpose of improved communication
  • all coaches will hold current first aid certification to ensure a minimum level of competence in dealing with life threatening emergency situations during coaching practice
  • status of the accredited coach will be improved to due their superior coaching knowledge
  • coaches will have an improved and more effective commitment to their coaching if they are to call themselves an NCAS Accredited Karate Coach
  • the role of the State Coaching Director will be more prominent and there will be increased contact between Coaching Director and Coach
  • AKF would be more supportive and feel more confident in defending any legal action against a coach if AKF knows that the coach is accredited and has maintained updating requirements

The AKF supports the endeavours of the ASC in relation to the NCAS which:

  • Increases confidence and competence in coaching ability
  • Promotes an on-going progressive improvement of knowledge and expertise as coaches move through the levels of the scheme
  • Incorporates an involvement with, and an understanding of, Sports Science, enabling a more in depth approach to coaching
  • Promotes the use of safe and correct techniques
  • Improves communication skills
  • Encourages the development of innovative coaching techniques
  • Involves quality controlled learning in all courses
  • Aims to increase the enjoyment of sport for both coaches and athletes
A four year accreditation period starts when the National CoachingAccreditation Scheme (NCAS) receives notification that all accreditationrequirements have been met. The NCAS will inform coaches before the expiry ofthe accreditation period, at the address listed on the NCAS data base.

The next NCAS course date: 20th & 21st August 2011


The Office for Recreation and Sport - State Coaching and Officiating Centre offers a range of training opportunities. For more information or to register online visit http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/coaching-officiating/courses.html.