Fell, Hill, Off Road and Trail Module - Leader

Junior mountain running training

The Fell, Hill, Off Road and Trail Leader module (referred to as Off Road – Leader) is designed for those who have completed the standard LiRF and who now wish to lead groups safely on more challenging terrains and more remote areas.

The course is designed to prepare you to provide a safe and enjoyable running experience for young people aged 12+, and adults, of any ability, with a focus on typical fell and hill terrains.  This will include leading on public paths marked on an Ordnance Survey Explorer or Landranger map (including those shown on open access land), and the published routes of licensed fell/hill races.

The course builds on LiRF, contextualizing the learning for an unpredictable environment, and covers preparing for, and managing, risk on different terrains in varying conditions.  As well as keeping a group safe it will also cover the techniques of Off-Road running, including ascending, descending and coping with different terrains and conditions under foot.

This qualification will provide you with insurance to lead a group within the limits of the course content and on receipt of a satisfactory Outdoor First Aid training course.

Our coaching journey is supported by British Athletics’ coaching qualifications.

Course format: half day

The course is run over half a day. The day consists of a mix between classroom and practical based sessions. There is an element of physical activity so you should come dressed for light exercise. Throughout the day you will be expected to actively participate in sessions. The course structure is summarised below:

Once all the above elements have been completed you will receive your Leadership Licence.

Topics covered

  • Leading Skills and technical templates
  • Risk Assessments
  • Performance factors and energy systems
  • Session content and leading practice

Disclosure Check and relevant First Aid training

For a Fell, Hill, Off Road and Trail Module – Leader licence to be processed, leaders are required to have completed an UKA Mandatory Training Module within the last 3 years, have a current disclosure check in place and a satisfactory Outdoor First Aid Training Course. Disclosure checks are not transferable between sports and other organisations therefore UKA must have a new check made.

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