Dates released for coaching courses in Buckley, Cardiff and Carmarthen
Calling all coaches!
We’re pleased to tell you that we will be running coaching courses for level 1 & level 2 in Autumn 2017.
We’ll be running the courses at
- Cardiff Metropolitan Univeristy
- Buckley Leisure Centre
- Carmarthen Leisure Centre
Below you’ll find a breakdown of the level 1 & level 2 coaching courses. If you’re interested in one of them please contact amyjenner@welshtriathlon.org
Level 1 Triathlon Coach– Cost £350 (3 day course)
Freshly updated for 2016, this qualification will allow coaches to deliver sessions independently. This course is available to all from the age of 16 (independent delivery from 18). It would be useful if you had an understanding of Triathlon, but not essential.
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, Coaches Hub, with the technical components of the sport across swim, cycle, run and transitions.
Course Overview
3-day course
A blend of Practical delivery, e-learning, group discussion and a short assessment
Between 10-14 hours of home study learning and assessment tasks via Coaches Hub
Qualified Coaches can prepare, deliver (independently), review safe and effective sessions in a range of controlled environments
Candidates will have to attend all days.
Applications will be on a first come first served basis, via an online system HERE
Cardiff
Day 1: Saturday 18th November 2017
Day 2: Sunday 19th November 2017
Day 3: Sunday 17th December 2017
Carmarthen
Day 1 : Saturday 23rd September 2017
Day 2: Sunday 24th September 2017
Day 3: Sunday 15th October 2017
Buckley
Day 1: Saturday 23rd September 2017
Day 2: Sunday 24th September 2017
Day 3: Sunday 15th October 2017
Level 2 Triathlon Coach – Cost £540 (5 day course)
Fully updated for 2016. We have new learner resources, online assessment and innovative delivery methods to give coaches an engaging and worthwhile learning experience.
This course is for everyone over the age of 18 who hold a Level 1 triathlon coaching qualification. We’ll also accept people who have experience of coaching and meet the direct entry requirements.
Course Overview
The initial 4 days will focus on practical delivery. The final day will include assessment, personal review and action planning with your course tutor - 40-60 hours of home study work (e-learning and assessment)
Qualified Level 2 coaches can plan, lead and evaluate coaching sessions and blocks of progressive sessions. They can work in a wider range of environments including coaching in Open Water.
Candidates will have to attend all days.
Applications will be on a first come first served basis, via an online system HERE
Cardiff
Day 1: Saturday 7th October 2017
Day 2: Sunday 8th October 2017
Day 3: Saturday 4th November 2017
Day 4: Sunday 5th November 2017
Day 5: Sunday 28th January 2018
Buckley
Day 1: Saturday 30th September 2017
Day 2: Sunday 1st October 2017
Day 3: Saturday 11th November 2017
Day 4: Sunday 12th November 2017
Day 5: Sunday 4th February 2018
