The level 1 qualification will allow a coach to lead and deliver (pre-planned) sessions or plan basic sessions on their own (reviewed by higher level coach) in a range of club environments (without the need to be directly supervised). You will gain the knowledge to adapt sessions to meet the needs of a variety of participants.
Course content includes
- Safety in coaching triathlon activities
- Preparing sessions for delivery
- Develop key coaching and technical skills
- Learners will have access to an online resource(LearningHub), with the technical components of the sport across swim, cycle, run and transitions.
Course Overview
- For 2020-21 the classroom elements will be replaced by webinars and the practical elements will take place over a weekend face to face.
- A third day comprising a final practical coaching assessment, personal review and action planning.
- Home study - around 10-14 hours over 3-4 weeks (including some pre-course work). Learners with limited triathlon experience may require some extra reading time (3-5 hours)
You will be required to complete home study online tasks, plan, deliver and review practical sessions (on course).
Course Webinar and Practical Dates
Webinar: Tuesday 13th October : 7:00pm -8.30pm : Introduction, What is coaching, Coaching skills
Webinar: Saturday 17th October : 10:00am - 3:00pm (includes several breaks) : Swim, Bike, Run, Safety
Face : Face: Saturday 31st October : 9:00am - 4:00pm : 2 x practical sessions
Face : Face: Sunday 1st November : 9:00am - 12:00pm : 1x practical session
Webinar: Wednesday 18th November : 7:00pm - 8.30pm : Introduction to Conditioning/CPD/Online Tasks
Face : Face: Sunday 29th November : 9:00am - 12:00pm : Assessment practical
To find out more information or to book your place, please click here.
