DURATION:

Run over 2 days the Discipline Specific Training focuses on HOW to coach the WHAT (discipline specific skills) and WHERE you will be coaching. The training explores how to coach technical and tactical skills. The course will help you to plan and deliver safe, enjoyable, progressive coaching sessions and explore specifics to help you coach typical learners in the Sheltered Water Environment on a SUP.

You will also be supported in evolving your personal coaching development plan to enable you to take your learning into practice after the course.

You can look at a Sample Programme here.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Full Home Nation Association Membership

Completed British Canoeing Coach Core training or an existing UKCC Level 2 Coach (or you can APL but you will need to speak to British Canoeing directly- click here)

You are required to have completed the Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning Training (or equivalent) before booking your training.

There are no formal Personal Performance Award or Safety Award requirements, however, to get the best from your course you need to feel comfortable in or on your craft and be able to independently paddle on sheltered water. We recommend that you hold the SUP Sheltered Water Award and experience of paddle-boarding in open water before booking on your training to ensure your have the personal skills required.

COURSE CONTENT:

This 2 day practical course will cover:

Coaching Philosophy
How Learners/Athletes Learn
Stages of Learning
Enabling Learners/Athletes to Learn
Coaching To Develop Learner/Athlete Learning
Coach’s Decision Making
Information Gathering
Creating an Optimum Learning Environment
Structuring Practice Sessions
Games With Aims
Reflective Practice
Planning Coaching Sessions
Roles and Responsibilities
Deployment Matters
Welfare of Learners/Athletes
Equality and Learner/Athlete Needs
See more information here https://paddlesuptraining.com/courses/coach-award/

BRITISH CANOEING REGISTRATION:

There is no need to register for this course, however if you do choose to register you will get access to the Coach Award eLearning and support materials.

WHAT DOES REGISTRATION COST?

Registration costs vary a little dependant on the qualification and where you live, for more information you can read the Registration Guide here.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

You will need to be an On the Water British Canoeing Member – join now British Canoeing Membership (On the Water)
You need to be at least 16 years of age to register
Once you’re a member you access your membership portal and register through the dedicated platform
For more information you can use our Registration Guidance here.
Registration is through your membership portal that can be found here: https://britishcanoeing.azolve.com/Account.mvc/SignIn .

What do I do after the Core Coach Training?
You can proceed to Assessment when you feel ready (and when you have the prerequisites in place), or you can repeat the Core Coach Training if you wish to further develop your understanding of the content. See our Coach Assessment Page for more information.

PRICING:

£200 per person including all necessary equipment

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

COURSE DATES:

We require 4 candidates for this course to run. Please get in touch to register your interest so we can look at putting one together or if you have 4 candidates we can sort a date.

https://www.rootedinnature.org.uk/canoe-kayak-sheltered-water-coach-training/