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USPA Coach Course
REQUIREMENTS :
- USPA membership
- B-license
- Minimum of 100 jumps
- Have the required topics signed off on the Coach proficiency
card prior to the course
THE PROFICIENCY CARD:
The Coach proficiency card is in the back of the USPA
Instructional Rating Manual (IRM). You need a current IRM and
SIM for the course, (current means not older then 24 months.)
Take a look at the proficiency card and you will see that some
items need to be signed off prior to the course. Most topics on
the card will be signed off during the course by either the
course director or by your evaluator.
THE COURSE:
The course starts on the scheduled first day at 9:00AM with
verification of the requirements (outlined above) so bring your
membership card and logbook if necessary. The course is
conducted over 3-days (see the attached schedule) with ground
skills and air skills evaluations. To be successful each
candidate must score satisfactory on 2-directed teaching
sections and on topics for ground preparation for group free
fall skills. You must score satisfactory on 2-evaluation jumps
to test your air skills. Each candidate must score at least 80 %
on the USPA written exam. This is an open book test and must be
completed prior to the start of the course. The questions are in
the IRM, the SIM, Coach Course Syllabus respectively.
FEES:
The coach course fee is $175.00 per person for USPA only and you
will need a current SIM and IRM . Add the USPA registration fee.
You are also responsible for the cost of the jump tickets for
yourself and the evaluator (4-seats).
COURSE SCHEDULE:
DAY-1
• Introduction and Overview of the Course
• The Role of the Coach
• Teaching Techniques
• Demonstration of Session 1: Practice Teaching
• Demonstration of Exits
• Psychology 1: Goal Setting
• The Coaching Process
DAY-2
• Physiology: Stretching
• Recap Safety Assignments
• Psychology 2: Relaxation Techniques
• Demonstration of Session 2: Practice Teaching
• Demonstration of Session 3
• FS Progression
• Skills Analysis: Video Exercise
• Evaluation Practice Jump
DAY-3
• Practical Evaluations and Examinations
• Canopy Coaching
• Recap, Closure, and Personal Interviews
Ask for group discounts!
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