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Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Courses

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Welsh Triathlon Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching course dates announced for North and South Wales

Calling all coaches! 

We’re pleased to tell you that we will be running coaching courses for level 1 & level 2 in the Autumn. We’ll be running the courses in Newport International Sports Village, South Wales and Buckley Leisure Centre, North Wales.

Below you’ll find a breakdown of the level 1 & level 2 coaching courses. If you’re interested in one of them please contact admin@welshtriathlon.org


We’re planning on running other courses in North & South Wales in early 2017, so don’t panic if you can’t make the dates below. 

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

 


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

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