At all levels of Equestrian sport, competing horses rely on athletes to do what is best for their health and welfare. It is imperative for anyone involved in horse training and riding/driving to speak with their trainers, coaches and veterinarians about properly conditioning your horse competition, as collectively, you know your equine partner better than anyone. This online e-learning course is set to teach the basics of Equine Conditioning. Equines compete in a diverse range of sporting activities, each requiring specific technical skills and different levels of physical fitness. Conditioning Sport Horses is based on the Conditioning Sport Horses written by Hilary M. Clayton and aims to provide a background of scientific facts upon which to base a logical system of conditioning. The course walks you through the basic principles of conditioning, as well as cardiovascular and strength conditioning education. This course is entry level learning into science based equine athlete conditioning, that will be a key foundation to developing discipline specific condition programs with courses to come!

This course examines the challenges facing volunteer-based sports organizations that must recruit, train and retain volunteers. It also describes the 7-step approach to the volunteer application/orientation process, details the elements of this process, and focuses on both the orientation process and the role of technology in the training/orientation process.

Working Safely Alone examines how OHS laws across Canada address the issue of working alone or in isolation, and describes practical safety measures that can protect workers from the hazards associated with working alone.

WHMIS 2022 online course is based on the current legislation and meets the legislated requirement for general WHMIS training. Employers must also provide workplace-specific training and instruction for each of the hazardous products in the workplace. WHMIS 2022 has come into effect with a transition period that lasts 3years (full implementation by December 31, 2025).

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of eLearning completion and 1 National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Professional Development (PD) Point (if applicable).

New to Canada participants require an individualized approach to enhance their own level of physical literacy through quality, stage-appropriate experiences. This course explores the barriers newcomers face to participation and solutions to address those barriers.

This course was developed by Sport for Life.

Unconscious bias affects everyone. This course explains the concept of unconscious bias, examines how biases in the workplace can affect individuals and organizations, and identifies ways to mitigate these negative effects. Upon completion of this course, you will: ▪ Understand the concept of unconscious bias ▪ Recognize how biases in the workplace can undermine logical decision-making and create an unfair playing field where some individuals have unfair advantages over others ▪ Identify ways that individuals and organizations can mitigate the effects of unconscious biases

In this course you will learn that stress is a natural process that can be managed through awareness and top-down control. You will be introduced to defences, natural and learned, and that while they are intended to be adaptive and protect us against injury and harm, maladaptive defences can lead to illness and suffering. You will discover the magic of neuroplasticity, and that all individuals have the ability, through consistency of practice, to establish new neural pathways in favour of making better decisions when encountering stress. In this paradigm shift, mental illness is not a character flaw; managing our mental well-being takes skills, building resilience fortifies us with those skills! Finally, you will be introduced to a practical tool to locate and assess one's present relationship to stress, manage defences, and mitigate poor mental health outcomes.

 

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of eLearning completion and 1 National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Professional Development (PD) Point (if applicable).

The Stepping Stones to Indigenous Sport and Physical Activity Participation E-Learning Course has been designed for coaches and sport leaders, like yourself. The purpose of this training is to:

• Increase your knowledge of the stages of the Indigenous Long-Term Participant Development Pathway.

• Help you better understand the needs of Indigenous participants and athletes, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

• Enhance your ability to run developmentally and holistically appropriate programs for Indigenous participants and athletes.

This course was developed by Sport for Life.

Diversity encompasses all of the ways that we are different from each other, including factors like ethnicity, culture, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and sexual identity. This course educates participants about acceptable and unacceptable workplace attitudes and behaviours, including discrimination, harassment, and bullying, identifies appropriate ways to respond, and provides practical strategies to support an inclusive workplace environment where everyone feels safe and respected. This course is endorsed by Safety Services Canada.

This course introduces mental fitness, a proactive and strength-based approach to building resilience. We will reimagine stress as pressure that when positively engaged, serves as the counterweight and stimulus for growth. You will learn how emotional reactions to stress can be positively managed by developing resilience skills with mental exercises designed specifically to help stretch, strengthen, and forge new neural connections. We will discover how individuals' strengths are unique and different, and how awareness and insight into one's tendencies, makes it possible to take advantage of the magic of neuroplasticity to rewire your brain and change your behaviour. We will introduce the 16 resilience factors, associated with psychological skills and activities, that when exercised and practiced, serve to increase psychological strength, and enhance mental fitness.

This course is an ideal foundational step for organizations seeking to create an LGBTQ2+ inclusive workplace culture. Participants learn about the history, current issues, and terminology associated with LGBTQ2+ identities, and the workplace challenges faced by individuals who are LGBTQ2+. Interactive exercises offer opportunities for learners to evaluate the existing workplace environment and explore ways to support an inclusive culture where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. Most participants will be able to complete training in less than one hour.

Welcome to the Equine Care Program Introductory Course. The goals of this course are to help you become familiar with the Equine Care Program and understand how to assess your facility and the horses you care for. Additionally, you will learn about the resources available through Equestrian Canada to assist you in meeting the Program requirements and furthering your knowledge in horse welfare-related topics.

 

This course will take you through 4 modules including:

• Module 1: Introduction to the Equine Care Program
• Module 2: The Code of Practice for Equines
• Module 3: How to Conduct a Self Assessment
• Module 4: Program Resources

 

This online training module can be completed from any location with internet access using a computer, tablet or smartphone. While the course is self-paced, most participants will complete their training in 45 minutes, or less.

This course provides workers with health and safety awareness training. Content includes information about the duties of employers and supervisors, their rights and duties as workers, common workplace hazards, and ways to protect themselves, and others, from harm. 

Language: English (Also available in French and Spanish).
Course Duration: 1 Hour.

 

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of eLearning completion and 1 National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Professional Development (PD) Point (if applicable).

 

This eLearning course is part of the Quality Sport Leader - Level 1 certification.

 

This course has been designed to help you create fun, safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate quality sport and physical literacy experiences for people of all ages and abilities. The three main goals of Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity are to support the development of physical literacy, strive for excellence, and empower people to be active for life.

By the end of the course, you will:

• Be familiar with the Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity Framework and the primary objectives of each stage of development.
• Recognize the characteristics of quality sport and physical activity programs that support the development of physical literacy, strive for excellence, and empower people to be active for life.
• Know how to find additional resources to analyze gaps in current programs.

 

This course was made possible in part with support from the Government of Canada and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Language: English (Also available in French and Spanish).

 

Course Duration: 1 Hour.

 

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of eLearning completion and 1 National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Professional Development (PD) Point (if applicable).

This eLearning course is part of the Physical Literacy Leader - Level 1 Certification.

This course introduces the concept of physical literacy, provides information about how we learn to move, and identifies the key elements of a supportive physical literacy environment.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Explain the concept of physical literacy.
• Describe the relationship between physical literacy, physical activity, and physical fitness. 
• Explain how movement skills are developed.
• Describe the relationship between the development of movement competence, confidence, and motivation, in support of physical literacy development.
• Identify key elements of a supportive physical literacy environment.
• Recognize that physical literacy as a concept is inclusive and accessible.
• Draw and describe a physical literacy life journey.

Fire Safety is a basic awareness program for workplace environments that includes prevention techniques as well as information on how to use a fire extinguisher.

This course is designed to give the participant, the knowledge in fire safety and prevention, fighting a fire by recognizing user and equipment limitations, the fundamentals of fires, types of fire extinguishers, and the proper handling of the fire extinguisher.

Volunteers are the public face of community events, not-for-profit organizations, and the corporate sponsors that support those events and organizations. It is important for diverse groups to be represented in volunteer workforces, and for members of diverse groups to be treated respectfully by volunteers at all times. Diversity and Inclusion Training for Volunteers is an online training course that educates volunteers about diversity and inclusion, examines both acceptable and unacceptable attitudes and behaviours, and identifies appropriate ways to respond in situations involving disrespectful behaviours.

Bill 168: Achieving Compliance identifies the policies, programs and practices which must be developed and implemented in Ontario workplaces in order to comply with the amended OHSA. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will understand the scope of the legislation and the steps that must be taken by employers to ensure compliance.

This course is designed to help equestrian coaches, trainers, officials and sport leaders learn how to create and support a safe and respectful environment for all participants. The course addresses topics related to harassment, abuse and discrimination, and helps you understand how to respond appropriately and effectively.

THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL EQUESTRIAN CANADA SPORT & COACH LICENCE HOLDERS AND ONTARIO EQUESTRIAN MEMBERS.  THIS COURSE IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL EQUESTRIAN CANADA SPORT & COACH LICENCE HOLDERS AND ONTARIO EQUESTRIAN MEMBERS. THE COURSE WILL AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO YOUR ACCOUNT, ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE DASHBOARD WHEN YOU LOG IN.

• RECOGNIZE: the signs and symptoms of concussion
• REMOVE: when to remove an athlete from training or competition
• REFER: when to refer the athlete to a licenced healthcare professional
• RETURN: how to manage and support an athlete in their return to school, training and competition based on the recommendations of a medical expert using Equestrian Canada's return to sport guidelines

This course is for horse owners, grooms, coaches, equestrian competitors, and parents/guardians. If you're involved in Equestrian Canada (EC) sanctioned events, this course is for you!

 

Our goal is to help you understand the Equine Medication Control program and avoid experiencing a medication control infraction. We want to reduce the stress associated with being selected for sample collection, by providing some clarity to the process. EC wants sanctioned competitions to be a positive experience for everyone involved.