As of May 1, 2008, there are new resources and a new Foundations of Coaching test. Both tests will be available until August 31, 2008. After that date, only the "new" test, based on the new resources, will be available.
1. The "new" Foundations of Coaching DVD based test is taken from:
A. The Foundations of Coaching DVD,
B. The downloadable documents accessible from The Foundations of Coaching DVD and
C. The USA Swimming Rules & Regulations
Note: The Foundations of Coaching DVD is available for $25.00 on the USA Swimming online store. The DVD and accompanying documents make a great start to a coaching library and it is highly recommended that a coach purchase the materials prior to taking the test. Every coach will automatically be sent a free copy of the USA Swimming Rules & Regulations, which should arrive within 3 months of your registration.
2. The "old" Foundations of Coaching book based test is taken from: (This test will not be available after August 31, 2008.)
A. The USA Swimming Progressions for Athlete and Coach Development,
B. The Foundations of Coaching Home Study Course, and
C. The USA Swimming Rules & Regulations
Direct your questions to Sue Anderson at sanderson@usaswimming.org . Thanks!
Education Requirement for New Coaches. After the local registration person receives the coach’s registration, the coach will receive an information packet to order the material for the coach education component. Before the coach registers for the second year, he or she must successfully complete the Foundations of Coaching test that covers basic swimming coaching knowledge as well as the rules and regulations. The coach must also have up-to-date safety certifications.
In order to take the "Foundations of Coaching Test" you must have a web account with USA Swimming.
If you have not created an account you can do so by clicking this link:
create
an account or go to the Create an account section on the left-hand side
of the usaswimming.org homepage.
After you create your account you must sign-in.
"Sign In" can be found in the upper right-hand corner of virtually
every page on this website. After you click and fill out the sign in information
you will be re-directed to the homepage.
After you sign-in, you must come back to the "Coaches Certification"
section to actually take the test.
The test can only be completed
online at the USA Swimming website or click "Foundations of Coaching
Test" on the left-hand side of this page. Note: You must be logged
in to take the test!
1. The test is based upon:
A. The USA Swimming Progressions for Athlete and Coach Development,
B. The Foundations of Coaching Home Study Course, and
A new coach will automatically be sent a free copy of the USA Swimming Rules & Regulations, which should normally arrive within 3 months of your registration. The other two books can be purchased from USA Swimming at the online store. USA Swimming recommends that you purchase these books.They make the start of a good reference library and the test is based on material covered in these books.
2. The new coach exam is an open book test. Since it is open book, successful completion will require one to miss no more than 20 of the 180 questions.
3. Upon successful completion, you will receive an email notifying you
that you passed the test. Your LSC Registration Chair will also be notified
so that your registration status can be updated to "Coach Member."
Please print out a copy of the email notification. You may need to show
it during future registrations! If you wish to receive ASCA Level One certification
credit, you must contact ASCA
(American Swim Coaches Association).
