INTERNATIONAL CHEER UNION (ICU) 2015-2016 ICU Coaches Course Syllabus -Pending Approval- 1
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 www.cheerunion.org Education for exact Course details (e.g. location, number of days, hours, costs) in your area, or contact info@cheerunion.org to inquire for further information. ICU COACH COURSE SYLLABUS ICU Global Coaching Techniques (GCT)... Page 3 Two (2) day course: Cheer Two (2) day course: CheerDance Instructor(s): ICU Certified Instructor(s) 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) ICU Coaching Skill Credentialing (CSC).Page 5 One (1) day course per skill set: Cheer & CheerDance Level Credentials-Cheer, Genre Credentials-CheerDance, Instructor: ICU Certified Credentialer(s) ICU Rules Comprehension Course (RCC) Page 6 One (1) day course: Cheer One (1) day course: CheerDance ICU Judges Certification Course (JCC)..Page 8 Two (2) day course for Cheer*: Day 1-Level 1/ Day2-Level 2 Two (2) day course for CheerDance*: Day 1-Level 1/ Day2-Level 2 Instructor: ICU Certified Credentialer(s) *Note: Judges Course Level 3-4 is based on practical testing- progression details to be provided by Instructor or please contact the ICU 2
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. ICU Philosophy of the Sport -The Inverted Pyramid Structure -Tools for Learning D. Progression Learning Structure of Cheerleading -Advancing through low to high, easiest to difficult (Cheer) -Memory of Movement (Cheer & CheerDance) -Discipline Learning (CheerDance) E. Cheerleading Skill Terminology for Coaching Advancement - Skills by category presented through progressions/ disciplines - Presentation overview, written testing F. Understanding Progressions Hands-on Perspective -Presentation overview, written testing -Practical instruction, review G. Hands-on Skill Teaching and Techniques -Practical instruction, review G T ADVANCED ICU GCT ADVANCED COURSES (CHEVRON LEVEL) TEAM CHEER Elite Coaching Techniques Premier Coaching Techniques Team Cheer- Core Training for Results Choreography TEAM CHEERDANCE Adv. Team Cheer Pom/Jazz- Kicks, Jumps & Leaps Advanced Team Cheer Pom/Jazz- Turns Advanced Team Cheer Hip Hop Team CheerDance- Core Training for Results Choreography Lift Technique & Progressions 3
ICU RISK MANAGEMENT, ETHICS & PRINCIPLES OF COACHING (REP) One (1) Course: Cheer & CheerDance Combined Two (2) Day Course (Estimate)- Classroom/Practical 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
ICU COACHING SKILL CREDENTIALING (CSC) One (1) Day Course and Credential Session Per Level and/or Genre (Estimate): -Cheer and CheerDance- Instructor: ICU Certified Credentialer(s) Notes: ICU Global Coaching Techniques (GCT) is a required course prior to any CSC credentialing ICU CSC credentialing can be scheduled by appointment, coaching group appointments preferred Estimated credential time per coach- 25 minutes, depending on the number of levels, and knowledge of the coach Depending on location and availability, ICU Rules Comprehension Course may offer CSC credentialing the following day 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
ICU RULES 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 ICU RCC ADVANCED COURSES (CHEVRON LEVEL) Safety Judge Training Safety Shadow Judging Certification* *10 competitions/20 teams per competition 6
ICU RULES COMPREHESION 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 Scholastic Divisions (School & University) - Glossary, Expl s, Demo s (Freestyle Pom, Jazz, Hip Hop, High Kick) F. ICU ParaCheerDance - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations (Freestyle Pom, Jazz, Hip Hop, High Kick) H. ICU Special Athlete CheerDance - Glossary, Explanation, Demonstrations (Freestyle Pom, Jazz, Hip Hop, High Kick) ICU RCC ADVANCED COURSES (CHEVRON LEVEL) Safety Judge Training Safety Shadow Judging Certification* *10 competitions/20 teams per competition 7
ICU JUDGES CERTIFICATION COURSE (JCC) Two (2) Courses: 1. Cheer 2. CheerDance Each Course (L1-2*): One (1) Day (Estimate)-Classroom Day 1- Level 1/ Day 2- Level 2 *Note: Level 3-4 is based on practical testing- progression details to be provided by instructor (electronic proctor testing available) or please 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) ICU JCC ADVANCED COURSES (CHEVRON LEVEL) TEAM CHEER Intermediate/Advanced Division Judging Elite/Premier Division Judging ParaCheer/Special Athlete Judging TEAM CHEERDANCE Advanced Team Cheer Pom/Jazz Judging Advanced Team Cheer Hip Hop Judging ParaCheerDance/ Special Athlete Judging 8