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Active Leaders Level 2 Coaching Course(Ages 14 to 16)
The first step to becoming a qualified coach
Shine Sports Ground, BS6
This 4 day workshop is specifically designed to inspire young people aged 14-16 years who wish to start out on the path to becoming a qualified sports coach. This course provides an ideal opportunity for children of secondary school age to make good use of their holiday to develop their leadership and life skills through activity, leading to improved employability and self-confidence.
All evidence of approach, attitude, delivery, engagement and performance is collected during the sessions by the experienced trainer.
The course will be run by Barry, an exceptional coach whos' qualifications include:
- FA Youth Award and UEFA B qualified coach
- Bristol City Academy Coach
- Tutor and assessor for sports education
- Accomplished coach and focus on individual pathways and career development
- Experienced in educational settings, mentoring children and young adults.
Children are allowed to bring phones but they will be restricted to use in breaks and lunchtime.
Children booked into this course may walk to other Shine sites in order to observe, lead and take part in coaching sessions. They will accompanied by a Shine member of staff at all times. Booking this course assumes you give permission to walk off the booked site.
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Activity Information
The assembled group will engage in a range of activities in theory and practically that simulate various coaching scenarios and settings from the perspective of the coach and also the participant. An example of the content covered:
An energetic and practical week playing lots of new games and learning how to lead fun activity sessions.
- Becoming a sports coach; What makes a good leader?
- Why and how we warm up; create and deliver warm ups
- Being safe; How to make sure there is a safe playing zone
- First Aid; How to help someone who gets hurt, calm and reassuring reactions
- Preparing to Lead; Communicating. How to give instructions
- Leading; What makes a good leader
- Preparing to Lead: Engagement and inclusivity; How to make sure everyone is included and has fun
- Inventing a game; Learning to make up your own game
- Planning a mini tournament How to plan, lead and think about what could be improved
- Leading an event for younger pupils
Further Information
Delivering a varied programme in order to achieve the Award. Based both inside in the Club house and outdoor areas at the Shine Sports Ground, the students will develop a range of new practical skills in a supportive sports coaching environment. The format of the day will be -
- 09:30 - Introduction and Ice breakers, practical activities and group discussions
- 11:00 - Observe the coaches
- 12:00 - Lunch
- 12:45 - Practical activities, group discussions & delivery
- 15:00 - Practical review
- 16:30 - End