European Coaching Council Update to EQF Expert Group Poznan, Poland 26 September 2012

Update 1. European Coaching Council 2. European Framework for the Recognition of Coaching Competence and Qualifications 3. Rio Maior Convention 4. International Sport Coaching Framework 5. Next steps

1. 1.European Coaching Council

Established in Lausanne (Sept 2003) European Coaching Council Established in Lausanne (Sept 2003)

European Coaching Council Mission The ECC will act as a sub-committee of ENSSEE and work to facilitate the development of coaching as a profession across Europe and to elevate coaching in Europe to a profession acknowledged as central to the development of sport and the fulfilment of individual potential.

Executive Committee Jacqueline Braissant; Miguel Crespo (Vice- chair); Jose Curado; Pat Duffy (Chair); Michael McGeehin; Jan Minkhorst; Ladislav Petrovic (Secretary); Frederic Sadys ECC is also the European division of ICCE

International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) Mission: To lead and support the global development of coaching as a profession and to enhance the quality of coaching at every level in sport, guided by the needs of members, federations, nations and key partners. Vision: A global community of coaching, where coaching is recognised as a profession and where skilled, qualified coaches are available to children, players, athletes and adult participants in line with their needs and stage of development

A project to enhance the voice of the coach and further evolve the structure of the European Coaching Council. January 2012 to March 2013.

2. European Framework for the Recognition of Coaching Competence and Qualifications

Outline of EU 5 Level Structure Three levels of vocational training in the directives on the two general systems of recognition of diplomas Five levels of vocational training in the European structure LEVEL 3 - First general system diploma - Post-secondary training of more than 3 years duration LEVEL hours (LEVEL 5) LEVEL nd general system diploma - Post-secondary training of less than 3 years duration LEVEL 4Min. 600 hours (LEVEL 4) LEVEL nd general system certificate - Secondary-education training LEVELS 3, 2, 1Min. 300 hours (LEVELS 3, 2, 1)

REVIEW OF EU 5-LEVEL STRUCTURE

AEHESIS - Aligning an European Higher Education Structure in Sport and Science - project

Pat Duffy/ UK (Chair) Corrado Beccarini/ Italy Jacqueline Braissant (FEI) Bruce Cook/Mark Harrington (IRB) Miguel Crespo/ITF and Spain Christophe Debove/ France Elio Locatelli (IAAF) Thierry Marique/Belgium Declan O Leary/Ireland Ladislav Petrovic/ Hungary José Rodrigues/ Portugal Agoston Schulek (EAA) Ton Van Linder (EHF) External advisor: John Bales President of the International Council for Coach Education Review Group

OUTLINE FRAMEWORK – REVIEW OF COACHING QUALIFICATIONS / CURRICULUM BUILDING II. STANDARD OCCUPATION COACHING A SPORT Coach of participation / sportspeople Child /junior / adult Coach of talented ID / Competitive athletes Child / junior / adult Coach of full-time / high performance athletes I. PROFESSIONAL AREA Coach Apprentice Coach Long-term sports people development Long-term Coach Development 1. EMPLOYMENT Senior Coach Master Coach Coach of beginner sportspeople Child / junior / adult Coach of Participation oriented sportspeople Coach of performance oriented athletes 3. NR. OF CREDITS 4. LEARNING METHODS 5. ASSESSMENT TYPES 6. RESOURCES 7. QUALITY CONTROL 8. TUTORS 9. CAREER PERSPECTIVES 2. CONTENTS / MODULES / UNITS 1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS COMPETITION MANAGEMENT EDUCATION III. ACTIVITIES TRAINING 2. KNOWLEDGE (COGNITIVE) KNOW WHAT IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES V. COMPETENCES 1. SKILLS (FUNCTIONAL) KNOW-HOW VI. CURRICULUM MODEL 3. EDUCATION- TRAINING-CERTIFICATION 2. COMPETENCES Plan, Organise Conduct, Evaluate Plan, Organise Conduct, Evaluate Plan, Organize Conduct, Evaluate Plan, Organise Conduct, Evaluate Plan, Organise Conduct, Evaluate (*) (i) Authonomy & responsibility (ii) Learning competence (iii) Communication & social competence (iv) Professional & vocational competence The sport Applied Sport Science The coach The athlete and other people 3. PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES 4. KEY COMPETENCES

Master Coach Senior Coach Coach Coach Apprentice Coach PerformanceOriented Athletes/Teams ParticipationOrientedSportspeople EQFLevels (1- 8) NationalLevels (… – …) TalentsHighPerformanceBeginners ParticipationOriented EFRCCQ

3. Rio Maior Convention

Rio Maior Convention The framework for the recognition of coaching competence and qualifications as proposed by the European Coaching Council in the Review of the 5-Level Structure is the European recognised reference point for the period

EFRCCQ – reference point (15+ countries) and legislation (Portugal and Romania) and IF engagement

Reference point: mapping Germany (2008)

Reference Point: United Kingdom (2008)

Level II Multi-Events, Event Group Development Level III Multi-Events, Event Group Development, Specialisation Academy Specialisation, Performance Level IV Multi-Events, Event Group Development, Specialisation, Performance Stage 1 Kids’ Athletics Stage 2 Multi-Events Stage 3 Event Group Development Stage 4 Specialisation Stage 5 Performance Level I Kid’s Athletics, Multi-Events, Event Group Development Stages of Athlete Development and the IAAF CECS (Locatelli, 2008) and see Duffy, Crespo and Petrovic, 2010 for comparison with EFRCCQ

EFRCCQ – The starting point for the International Sport Coaching Framework

4. International Sport Coaching Framework

The International Sport Coaching Framework The purpose of the Framework is to provide an internationally recognised reference point for the education, development and recognition of coaches A joint ICCE and ASOIF Project Key Features Definition of Sport Coaching: ‘ The Process of guided improvement and development in a single sport and at identifiable stages of development’ Coaching as a Blended Professional Area:: Coaching Occupations and Domains Master ( or Head) Coach Advanced ( or Senior) Coach Coach Coaching Assistant Coaching Role Descriptors Core Functions of the Coach For more info, visit

ISCF Process Formation of Joint Working Group (2011) Formation of Joint Working Group (2011) Version 1.1 (August 2012) Version 1.1 (August 2012) Further development and consultation Further development and consultation Version 1.2 (September 2013) Version 1.2 (September 2013) International Convention International Convention Quadrennial reviews Quadrennial reviews

5. Next steps in a European context

EFRCCQ –next steps Extend the status of the Framework for the period Extend the status of the Framework for the period Intensify work on the application of the Framework (including NQF and EQF links) Intensify work on the application of the Framework (including NQF and EQF links) Refine and re-name to the European Sport Coaching Framework by 2014, fully aligned with the International Sport Coaching Framework Refine and re-name to the European Sport Coaching Framework by 2014, fully aligned with the International Sport Coaching Framework

Summary 1. European Coaching Council 2. European Framework for the Recognition of Coaching Competence and Qualifications 3. Rio Maior Convention 4. International Sport Coaching Framework 5. Next steps

European Coaching Council Update to EQF Expert Group Poznan, Poland 26 September 2012