American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Certification Course level 1 & 2

American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Certification Course level 1 & 2

Who is it for ?

People Who Take This Course

Course Overview
Get certified online by one of the most recognized and prestigious swim coaches association in the world! With the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA), you will be certified through a progression of courses that has become the world standard for coaching education since 1985, certifying more than 11,000 coaches in more than 18 nations around the globe.

Learning Outcome

ASCA Level 1: The Foundations of Coaching

The ASCA Level 1: Foundations of Coaching covers the fundamental principles of swimming and swim coaching. This course is designed to introduce coaches to the philosophy of sport and empower coaches on the pool deck. Topics covered include swim management, coaching communication, teaching methods, and guidance on developing young athletes.

ASCA Level 2: The Stroke School

The ASCA Level 2: Stroke School builds off the material in the Level 1 School and is designed to educate coaches on constructing the best strokes for their swimmers during practice.  The primary reason parents bring their children to practice is to learn how to swim better – This is where it starts. In this online certification course, you will learn:

  • Biomechanics and Scientific Principles for the Understanding of Swimming Strokes
  • Teaching Progressions for Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle
  • Effective Starts and Turns
  • Skills and Methods for Better Coaching

Course Fees

SGD 350.00 (inclusive of 1-year ASCA membership) 

*Please note that the price increase applies only from June intake onwards. Sign up for May Intake now at a cheaper price of $335!

Fundings (Terms & Conditions apply):

  • SkillsFuture: up to $350.00 for Singaporeans 25 years and above
  • UTAP: 50% of unfunded course fees (before GST) for NTUC members with minimum 75% attendance rate, capped at $250.00/year for members below 40 years old, and $500.00/year for members 40 years and above

Continuing Education Credits (if applicable):

  • For NROC Coaches: 10 CoachSG CCE Hours awarded upon completion

Discounts
NIL

  • NIL
This course is endorsed by NICA (National Instructors & Coaches Association)

This course is recognised for continuing education by CoachSG

Fitness Instructors

Fitness Instructors

Apsiring Private Swim Instructors

Apsiring Private Swim Instructors

General Public

General Public

How to Register

  1. Submit your online registration form.
  2. Make payment upon receipt of invoice.
  3. The access code and link to access the ASCA Online Portal will be sent via email approximately 10 working days (excluding weekends) after payment has been made.
  4. Complete the course at your own pace within 1 month from the day you receive the access code and link.
  5. Once you have passed the theory assessment, you may obtain the e-certificate directly from the ASCA Online Portal. A hard copy of the certificate may be issued upon request and at additional cost.

Next Intake(s)

Student Review

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“I want to express my gratitude to Ms Thila and Mr Raymond, my lecturers, for their excellent class management. They are constantly eager to assist us, whether it is with schoolwork or our personal lives. This college provides an excellent learning environment, and I enjoy attending classes here. I have suggested this college to over 20 of my friends because I believe the experience I had here was both mind-opening and fruitful. In everything I do, I strive to be the best, and I am confident that I will achieve much more in the future!”

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Share your experience at IMSC
“The lecturers at IMSC were really helpful regarding the flow of the lessons. Mr Faizul coached me along my busy schedule and Mr Melvin helped me out when I missed some classes due to my hectic work load. Overall, IMSC was a fun and conducive study environment and I would recommend this course to someone who has a busy schedule too. As for the modules, they helped me considerably in my work as I was able to used what I learned and apply it to my job.”

Koh Ern Jui Leonard - Singaporean Football Club General Manager
Diploma in Sports Science & Coaching

Would you recommend the Diploma to other Sporting Athletes?
“Definitely. I think that within the time frame of the course, you can actually learn a lot. Also because it was online, it really benefitted me as I was overseas. I actually told many of my friends who have similar football goals as me, those that wants to go overseas, pause their studies, or play football and study at the same time. “

Ikhsan Fandi Ahmad - Singaporean Footballer
Diploma in Sports Science & Management

Would you recommend the Diploma to other Sporting Athletes?
“Yes, I’ve already been recommending them to my fellow athletes. As a footballer, our career will last about 10-20 years. It is really important get ourselves educated so we can continue to progress in the industry. IMSC’s schedule is really flexible and it supports athletes. Therefore it’s a great opportunity for all athletes to further their education while being a sportsmen.”

Madhu M Mohana - Singaporean Footballer
Diploma in Sports Science & Coaching
Details
100% Online & Self-paced
Complete the course at your own pace within 2 months
from the day you receive the access code and link to
ASCA Online Portal.
1 May 2024
Reg Deadline : 10 Apr 2024, 1800 HRS
1 Jun 2024
Reg Deadline : 10 May 2024, 1800 HRS

Course Schedule (Refer to Brochure for Specific Schedule)

  • 100% Online & Self-Paced (2-months validity)
  • To complete the course and pass the certification assessments within 2 months from the course commencement date

Online Theory Assessment 

  • ASCA Level 1 Certification Exam – 85% to pass
  • ASCA Level 2 Certification Exam – 80% to pass

Materials on ASCA Online Portal

  • Supplemental PDFs (only for ASCA Level 1 Certification)
  • Videos

Certificate(s) to Receive

  • ASCA Certificate Level 1 Certificate of Completion (upon passing the ASCA Level 1 Assessment)
  • ASCA Certificate Level 2 Certificate of Completion (upon passing the ASCA Level 2 Assessment)

Once you have passed the theory assessment, you may obtain the e-certificate directly from the ASCA Online Portal. A hard copy of the certificate may be issued upon request and at additional cost.

Membership (Compulsory)

All participants must sign up as ASCA members to take the course. A 1-year ASCA membership costs $123, with access to the following:

  • ASCA Talks Library (over 250 ASCA Talks including every ASCA World’s Clinic Talk ever placed online excluding the most recent year’s World Clinic Talk)
  • ASCA Certifications
  • ASCA Discussions on Coaching Talk Library
  • ASCA Newsletter (12 issues per year)
  • American Swimming Magazine (6 issues per year)
  • Exclusive discounts on the ASCA Store (15% off all items)

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    Enrolled: 29 students
    Duration: 100% Online & Self-Paced (2-months validity)
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