The Open Water Coaching workshop is aimed primarily at coaches who currently deliver or would like to deliver coached open water sessions. The one-day workshop has a mix of theory and practical designed to support the development of open water coaching knowledge and ability. There is also an opportunity to gain practical experience through coaching a group of open water swimmers.
Pre-requisites and Eligibility Criteria
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Hold a Triathlon Coach qualification (Level 1 coaches will only be qualified to deliver the sessions alongside a Level 2 coach or above).
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Hold a valid Home Nation/coach membership - either core or ultimate membership.
What will I learn?
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What types of activities can go into an open water session, and how to integrate these into a session plan.
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The health and safety of open water coaching and what to look for in a venue when delivering open water sessions.
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Coaching skills for effective open water session delivery.
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How to effectively manage a safety team.
Delivery Method
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The one-day face-to-face workshop has a mix of theory and practical.
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Learners will also have access to an online module with further resources.
Assessment
There is no formal assessment, however you must complete the whole course.
Price
£65
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