Upcoming ACM
ISCA is excited to be hosting another Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM) on May 10th in Edmonton!
The ACM is an essential resource to those that work with, coach, and/or supervise Indigenous people in physical activity, recreation, and sporting activities. This one-day workshop will provide a greater understanding of coaching through an Indigenous lens, and is designed to motivate, inspire, and lead Indigenous people in sport, physical activity, and recreation.
The ACM is a NCCP certified course; certificate and accreditation will be added to the locker.
Date: May 10th 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (lunch break provided)
Cost: $40.00
Location: ISCA Office - 6768 75th Street NW, Suite 100, Edmonton AB
Register here: https://forms.gle/sGx7GbvCh9uSamGu8
Registration deadline: April 28th or when all spots have been filled.
*Note: The ACM is a required course for all North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) coaches. For more information on Team Alberta coaching coaching requirements, please visit www.teamalberta-naig.com
The Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM) is an essential resource to those that work with, coach, and/or supervise Indigenous people in physical activity, recreation, and sporting activities. This one-day workshop will provide a greater understanding of coaching through an Indigenous lens, and is designed to motivate, inspire, and lead Indigenous people in sport, physical activity, and recreation.
ACM learning objectives:
- Understanding the role of sport in Indigenous Communities
- Understanding and positively influencing the community in which you coach
- Coaching the whole person; coaching beyond the physical to include the mental (emotional and intellectual), spiritual and cultural
- Responding to racism in sport
- Establishing a code of behaviour for your team that reflects differences and that addresses racism
- Helping those you coach make healthy lifestyle choices.
Coach Course Requirement - North American Indigenous Games
The Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM) is a mandatory course for all Team Alberta coaches attending the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG).
NCCP Accredited Course - Designed to complement the NCCP certification process, the ACM is a professional development training tool for all coaches who coach Indigenous athletes. Participants receive a completion certificate and accreditation in thelocker. The ACM is an NCCP recognized course that doesn’t expire or have to be renewed.