ice-skating
The different styles and techniques of ice-skating such as figure skating and speed skating, the rules of competitive skating and ice-skating equipment.
Ice-skating coaches teach and train individuals or groups in ice skating and related sports such as figure skating and speed skating. They teach their clients theoretical knowledge and train fitness, strength and physical coordination. Ice-skating instructors prepare and conduct training sessions. They will support their clients if they participate in competitions.
Competences and skills
25 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesapply risk management in sports
Manage the environment and athletes or participants to minimise their chances of suffering any harm. This includes checking appropriateness of venue and equipment and gathering relevant sport and health history from athletes or participants. It also includes ensuring appropriate insurance cover is in place at all times
assess performance in sport events
Assess performance following sport events and competitions, identify strengths and weaknesses, provide feedback to the coaching and supporting team, and make suggestions or adjustments to improve future performance.
correct potentially harmful movements
Recognise when a particpant performs a movement that could cause short or long term damage to the body. Respond with verbal instructions and/or physical demonstration to ensure competence is achieved.
develop opportunities for progression in sport
Develop and implement plans and frameworks to increase participation and the progression of athletes.
instruct in sport
Provide appropriate technical and tactical instruction related to the given sport using varied and sound pedagogical approaches to meet the needs of the participants and achieve the desired objectives. This requires skills such as communication, explanation, demonstration, modelling, feedback, questioning and correction.
personalise sports programme
Observe and evaluate individual performance and determine personal needs and motivation to tailor programmes accordingly and in conjunction with the participant
plan sports instruction programme
Provide participants with an appropriate programme of activities to support progression to the required level of expertise in the specified time taking into account relevant scientific and sport-specific knowledge.
Cross-sector
4 competencesadapt teaching to student's capabilities
Identify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students’ individual learning needs and goals.
adapt teaching to target group
Instruct students in the most fitting manner in regards to the teaching context or the age group, such as a formal versus an informal teaching context, and teaching peers as opposed to children.
develop sports programmes
Develop plans and policies for the inclusion of sporting activities and organisations in a community, and for the development of sporting activities for specific target groups.
organise training
Make the necessary preparations to conduct a training session. Provide equipment, supplies and exercise materials. Ensure the training runs smoothly.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesskateboard
Rules and techniques of skateboarding such as aerial acrobatics, vertical skating, or street style feature tricks.
sporting equipment usage
The correct operation, safe usage and maintenance of sporting equipment.
sports ethics
The ethical considerations in sport activities, policy and management that ensure fair play and sportsmanship in all recreational and competitive sports.
Cross-sector
4 competencessport and exercise medicine
Prevention and treatement of injuries or conditions resulted from a physical activity or sport.
sport games rules
The rules and regulations of sport games such as football, soccer, tennis, and others.
sports competition information
The information regarding latest results, competitions and events in the sporting industry.
sports nutrition
Nutritional information such as vitamins and energy pills related to a specific sporting activity.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesadjust sporting equipment
Alter sporting equipment, e.g. racquet stringing, ski waxing, etc.
attend sports training
Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.
contribute to the development of a sporting estate
Analyse estate records for previous sporting years to establish effectiveness of previous activities and development opportunities, establish previous resource usage to determine efficiency, assess options and establish proposals outlining future sporting capability of sporting estate, make contributions towards the finalisation of the sporting plan, suggest realistic targets and ideas for maintaining and improving the future sporting potential.
exercise sports
Exercise or practice under the direction of sports and athletic trainers or professional coaches to develop skills, improve physical condition, or prepare for competitions.
manage athletes
Select, recruit and manage athletes and support staff to ensure commonality of objectives and upholding of professional standards across the organisation
motivate in sports
Positively foster athletes and participants' intrinsic desire to carry out the required tasks to fulfill their goals and to push themselves beyond their current levels of skill and understanding.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.