Coaching Handbook & Coaching Theory Assessments

The BHAA Coaching Handbook is available to all members, and contains all of the knowledge required for all three coaching levels; Club, Intermediate & Advanced.

Aspiring coaches should study the following sections of the handbook in preparation for their theory assessment:

Club Coach

1. Introduction
2. Learning & Coaching Styles
3. Risk Assessment
4. Record Keeping
5. Planning Coaching Sessions
6. Delivering Coaching Sessions
7. Evaluating Coaching Sessions
8. The Structure of Horseback Archery

Intermediate Coach

1. Introduction
2. Learning & Coaching Styles
3. Risk Assessment
4. Record Keeping
5. Planning Coaching Sessions
6. Delivering Coaching Sessions
7. Evaluating Coaching Sessions
8. The Structure of Horseback Archery
9. Supporting Long Term Athlete Development

Advanced Coach

1. Introduction
2. Learning & Coaching Styles
3. Risk Assessment
4. Record Keeping
5. Planning Coaching Sessions
6. Delivering Coaching Sessions
7. Evaluating Coaching Sessions
8. The Structure of Horseback Archery
9. Supporting Long Term Athlete Development
10. Fitness, Exercise & Nutrition

Taking Your Coaching Theory Assessments

In order to take your BHAA Coaching Theory Assessments, you will need to sign up for a free account on the IHAA Learning Portal.

Once you have signed up for your account, please wait for it to be verified (this can take up to 48 hours).
Once your account is verified, you will be able to access the course list, which includes the BHAA Coaching Theory Assessments.

Please be aware, in order to access the Intermediate & Advanced assessments, you must have first completed your Club (and Intermediate if taking the Advanced) assessment.