Updating hours must include hours from NCCP specific offerings (CAC or Equestrian Canada/NCCP updating, convention, workshops, etc.) A maximum number of points per category can be claimed towards the required professional development. Over 5 years the following points are required:
Unless otherwise indicated, the base formula is 1 point/hour for every non-NCCP activity and 5 points for a training or evaluation NCCP module. A maximum of 50% of required Professional Development points can be accumulated from Multi-Sport Non-NCCP Activities in each context that you are seeking certification renewal |
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Activity |
Activity Category |
Points |
Limitations |
First Aid/CPR Renewal in person (online renewal is not eligible for updating hours) |
Multi-Sport Non-NCCP Activity |
2 points |
No points for online renewal |
Active Coaching |
Sport Specific Non-NCCP Activity |
1 point/year |
With a 2 point maximum |
Human Athlete Development (Category 1) |
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Clinics (Participating): Human Athlete Sports Psychology, Kinesiology, Sport Nutrition, Conditioning and Fitness |
Sport Specific Non-NCCP Activity
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1 point/hour
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With a 3 point maximum per activity
Maximum upgrading points per category is 6
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Clinics (Interactive auditing): clinic or workshop with direct interaction with clinician (sports psychology, biomechanics, kinesiology, sports nutrition, etc.) |
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Courses (may be online if approved) Human Athlete Sport Psychology, Kinesiology, Sports Nutrition, conditioning and fitness, coaching/leadership, etc. |
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Personal athletic development (Riding lessons) |
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Personal athletic development (must be coached like personal training, yoga, cross training sport, etc.) |
Multi-Sport Non-NCCP Activity |
1 point/3 hours |
Equine Development (Category 2) |
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Equine nutrition biomechanics, other equine physiology/sport science |
Sport Specific Non-NCCP Activity |
1 point/hour |
With a 3 point maximum per activity
Maximum upgrading points per category is 6
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Equine online accredited courses (ex: University, College, Department of Agriculture “recognized” equine institutions) |
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Equine Theory courses taught by a certified coach or Subject Matter Expert (subject to approval by Equestrian Canada) |
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Equine health workshops: Farrier, massage, chiropractic and other professional presentations and workshops |
Coaching Skill Development: NCCP (Category 3) |
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NCCP multi-sport courses/tasks: general multi-port courses |
Multi-Sport NCCP Activity |
5 points/module or evaluation
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Maximum upgrading points is 10
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NCCP equestrian courses: Equestrian Theory, Competition Coach workshop, High Performance training, etc. |
Sport Specific NCCP Activity |
Maximum upgrading points is 10
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Courses/workshops on teaching and coaching techniques (opposed to horse training). Coaching techniques must be specifically emphasized. In person participation only, no online training will be credited |
Multi-Sport Non-NCCP Activity |
1 point/hour |
With a 3 point maximum per activity
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Broad Sport Development (Category 4) |
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Judges and Officials course designer clinics |
Sport Specific Non-NCCP Activity |
1 point/hour |
With a 3 point maximum per activity
Maximum upgrading points per category is 6
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Clinics in other F.E.I. equine disciplines (ex: Reining, Vaulting, Endurance, Dressage, etc.) |
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Non-F.E.I. discipline and alternative training clinics |
Volunteering (Must be Equine/Equestrian related) (Category 5) |
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Volunteering in a capacity that provides a new learning environment for yourself (Para-Equestrian, 4H, Pony Club, Therapeutic Riding, Youth Groups, Senior Groups, etc.) |
Sport Specific Non-NCCP Activity |
1 point/hour |
With a 3 point maximum per activity
Maximum upgrading points per category is 6
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Leadership Activities |
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Acting as a Mentor Coach |
Equine/Equestrian Services (Category 6) |
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Scribing, judging or other officiating at an Equestrian Canada Sanctioned or International Driving Shows |
Sport Specific Non-NCCP Activity |
1 point/hour |
With a 3 point maximum per activity
Maximum upgrading points per category is 3
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Rider Level Evaluator |
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Acting as a Mentor Coach |
National, Provincial/Territorial Symposia (Category 7) |
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Equestrian Canada Symposium/attending EC Convention as a Delegate, Provincial/Territorial symposia or update |
Sport Specific Non-NCCP Activity |
1 point/hour |
With a 3 point maximum per activity
Maximum upgrading points per category is 18
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Canadian Sport for Life/Coaching Association of Canada: LTED training, conference, workshops (ex: Sport Leadership, CS4L National Conference) |
Multi-Sport Non-NCCP Activity |
Coaches/Instructors will be removed from the Active Coaching List and certification status will not be renewed if the required updating hours are not complete*
*A re-evaluation in the context in which you are certified will provide you with the points required for Professional Development credit in that specific context*