Below is information on which courses are currently taking place in the East Midlands and a brief outline of each course including the duration.
What's On!
Level 1 - Assistant Coach (£60.00)
18 October 2008/Code - EM1119/Kettering Town AC, Northants
1 November 2008/Code - EM1114/Loughborough University
6 December 2008/Code - EM1118/Moorways Stadium,Derby
Level 2 - Core (£140.00 - includes one module and assessment)
11/12 October 2008/Code - EM243/Harvey Hadden, Nottingham
6/7 December 2008/Code - EM242/Loughborough University
Level 2 Event Modules and Assessments (£30.00 - if taken additionally)
8 November 2008/Code EM2/T230/Loughborough University/Throws
15 November 2008/Code EM2/E231/Loughborough University/Endurance.
29 November2008/Code EM2/J230/Loughborough University/Jump
Level 3 Phase 2
25/26 October 2008/Code EM3/2/006/ Loughborough University
Level 3 Strength and Conditioning (£100.00)
13/14 September 2008/Code EM3SC03/ Loughborough University
Children in Athletics (normally £60.00 - please enquire for more details)
What's Covered
Level 1 Coaching Course (£60.00)
This course is an introduction to coaching skills, with a major emphasis on the “how to” skills rather than the “what” skills. Despite this there is a large practical element to the course with the theory being taught through the practical parts. During the course the coach will receive a complete manual of the course and following on from the course they will be entered onto the UK Athletics Coach database. A Coach pass and licence will be produced and will be sent out to the coach usually within 8 weeks of the course (depending if a passport photo and clear CRB check has been received). As soon as the coach receives their licence they are qualified and insured to coach under the supervision of a coach qualified at Level 2 or higher.
The course is one day long
Level 2 Coaching Course (£140.00)
This course follows on from the Level 1 course. The “core” part of the award is taken by coaches of all disciplines and goes into greater depth on topics such learning styles, how to use questioning and give feedback in your coaching, how to use demonstrations appropriately, how to most effectively observe and analyse athletes you are coaching. At the same time topics such as planning a session, anatomy and physiology, strength training, development of power, teaching technique are all covered. Following on from the core, coaches go through a period of “supported practice” during which they will work with a more experienced coach. Some of these sessions will be logged and coaches are encouraged to reflect on what they have learnt. The final part of the award is an “event specific” day, when a coach will decide which event group they would like to specialise in (e.g. Sprints, Endurance, Jumps and Throws). This is a half-day session where coaches can expect to learn about the specific techniques involved in the events and how to coach them. During the final half-day session the coaches are assessed while they deliver a short coaching session that they have prepared previously.
Once all of the parts have been completed to a satisfactory level you will be upgraded to a Level 2 coach and are then insured to act as lead coach for the event you have been assessed at.
The core workshop takes place over 2 days (usually over one weekend)
The event specific day/assessment day is one full day
Level 3 Coaching Award (£100.00 per module)
The Level 3 Coaching Award is suitable for those who are working with athletes on a regular basis and are looking to improve their coaching and planning skills, whilst developing a greater understanding of what contributes to athletic performance both in general and with reference to a specific event or group of events.
Level 3 comprises of four phases (2 core phases / optional modules & mentored practice / event module and assessment)
Completion of Level 3 is by written and practical assessment; coaches must expect Level 3 to take a minimum of 12 months to complete.
Level 4 Coaching Award (£100.00 per module)
The Level 4 Coaching Award is aimed at those coaches who are committed to helping the athletes that they work with realise their potential and the management of this process.
Level 4 comprises of four phases (2 core phases / optional modules & mentored practice / event module and assessment)
Completion of the Level 4 is by written and practical assessment; coaches must expect Level 4 to take a minimum of 18 months to complete.
Children in Athletics (£60.00)
This course is designed for people who are involved in leading groups of children (aged 8-13) taking part in athletics type activity. It introduces various athletics type activities that are appropriate as an introduction to the full athletics events for children. It helps leaders to make sure that sessions they are taking are fun, create maximum involvement and are safe for all concerned. The organisational and planning elements of running such group sessions are covered. It covers topics such as the responsibility of the coach when running sessions with growing children.
The course will help coaches to:
- Deliver safe, enjoyable and well organised sessions that maximise involvement
- Plan, deliver and evaluate a series of sessions appropriate to the age/stage of the children
- Develop fundamental movement skills appropriate to the age/stage of the children
- Experience a range of athletic activities for children
- Identify your responsibilities when working with children
The course qualifies and ensures you to lead a group of children (aged 8-13) in athletics type activities using soft play equipment.
The course is one day long
Fitness in Running and Walking (£60.00)
This course is aimed for people who are involved in leading groups or people in endurance type activities, running, walking etc.
It qualifies the person to lead a group of people in endurance type activities.
The course is one day long
How to Book
To book onto any of the courses simply complete one of the booking forms below and return them to the regional office with payment for the courses. Please mark all envelopes `England Athletics Coach Education Booking Forms` and make all cheques payable to England Athletics Ltd.
Make sure you note down the course code from the list above and add it to your form. Also check if your club is eligable for a subsidy towards the cost of the courses. All clubs affiliated to England Athletics are eligable to a 25% reduction for Level 1 courses a 50% reduction to Level 2 courses. A 75% reduction to Level 3 and 4 courses is available by making an application for a coaching scholarship.For further information on coaching scholarships click here. If your club has clubmark accreditation a further 25% subsidy is available towards the cost of the course. Just deduct this amount from the course payment you include with our form.
You must also complete a CRB check before you are able to access your coaching pass - details of this can be seen on the tab opposite. This is free for club coaches and £36.00 for all other coaches.
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