27.07.10 - Level 1 Coaching Assistant Award
LEVEL ONE CERTIFICATE IN COACHING HOCKEY:
This is a Vocationally Related Award, made in partnership with 1st4sport Qualifications (Awarding Body), giving an externally accredited qualification that sits on the National Qualifications Framework. It is the minimum qualification for those who assist with hockey coaching sessions and is intended to provide the essential skills and knowledge necessary to assist a more qualified coach to run a safe and enjoyable session. A formal assessment is included within the course and the candidate will be informed, after assessment, if they have been assessed as competent against the performance criteria. Candidates will also complete theory tasks during the course and be required to sit a multiple choice theory paper.
The candidate can expect the tutor to introduce:
- Basic core skills
- Principles of play
- Use of small-sided games
- The rules of the game
- Underpinning theory knowledge
- Skills to create a safe, enjoyable and effective environment
Those licensed at Level One will be entitled to coach under the supervision of a more qualified and experienced coach (e.g. Level Two). They should only coach those skills that they are qualified to coach. The Level One is a Coaching Assistant to comply with UK Coaching Certificate requirements. More advanced skills require additional training to ensure safe and effective coaching. It is appropriate for Level One Coaching Assistants to be working with juniors, school teams, lower level club teams and within the Single System Junior Development Centres.
CANDIDATES:
The course is suitable for those with some experience of playing hockey, and perhaps of helping in a coaching or teaching environment. The minimum age for accreditation is 16 years (it is recommended that candidates who are under 18 years of age attend a Leadership Course first). Applications from candidates under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a letter of support from their teacher or an accredited hockey coach. (This letter must include details of coaching experience, attitude and commitment, as they will be required to participate in reciprocal coaching during the course).
DATES:
Sunday 24th October 2010 (2.00 - 5.00 pm)
Sunday 31st October 2010 2010 (9.30 am – 5.00 pm)
Sunday 28th November 2010 (9.30 am – 5.00 pm)
This is a 18-hour course and candidates must attend all modules.
VENUE:
Redbridge Sports Centre Forest Road Barkingside IG6 3HD
COST:
£140.00
This includes England Hockey Course Registration Fee, Course Resources and voucher to download coaching material (one year subscription) from the web. If you have an email contact address please ensure that this is quoted on your application form.
APPLICATIONS:
The closing date for applications is 18th September 2010. However, as the maximum number of candidates who can attend this Course is 24 you are advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Receipt of applications will be acknowledged by email. If you do not have an email address or require a receipt please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.
The Course programme and joining instructions will be forwarded at least two weeks prior to the Course start date.
STAFF:
The Head Coach Educator Bob Gotobed will be assisted by Antoinette Whitfield
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