Course Information

Level 1 Triathlon Coach  

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 

• Two learning days - usually consecutive days and 1 day for the assessment. 
• Video upload may be required as part of the final assessment, more information will be given during the course 
• 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 dates: 

Please ensure you can attend all of the course dates , and please see full course details and T's and C's here: 

https://www.britishtriathlon.org/get-involved/coaching/become-a-coach/qualifications/level-1

Safeguarding

All coaches (over the age of 18) must now undergo safeguarding training which needs to be done during the beginning of your course and must in place prior to completion of your PCE Task within your course. This is an extra cost of up to £30. Without this, you will not be sanctioned or insured to coach once qualified to do so. For further details see here.

Course Venue

Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Llansteffan Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3NQ