2025 ADAPT Level 2 Coach Certification (Course Only) - Boston, MA (USA)

This is an intensive learning experience delving deep into the science of expertise and learning and the principles, methods, philosophies and core concepts of parkour coaching.

The course is a mixture of theory, groupwork, discussion and practical elements of training and coaching. You will be active and engaged the entire time, including homework elements in the evening, so we recommend clearing your schedule for the week to get the most out of the experience. It is immersive, challenging and packed with information and experiential learning.

The certification is comprised of two parts: the Training Course, lasting for 5 days, and the Assessments, a 2 day phase.

Following completion of the Level 2 Course, candidates must prepare for and complete the Assessment phase between 3 months to 2 years following the course.

This is to allow suitable time for the content of the course to be absorbed and put into practice, and the feedback of the course tutor to be acted upon before attempting the assessments. Assessments are booked separately via this website.

The certification process involves a post-course self-reflection experience; 40 reflective coaching sessions must be satisfactorily completed by each participant within 24 months of the end of the course and before the Assessments. Evidence of these 40 sessions must be brought to your Assessment phase.

The Level 2 Coach Certification course lasts 5 days, each day starting at 09:00 and finishing at 18:00. Once you've booked your chosen course you'll be sent further information, including the exact address of the course and contact information for your host and tutor. If you need this information before booking, scroll down and Ask A Question.

PREREQUISITES

• We ask that all candidates meet the following criteria:
• 18 years of age or over
• First Aid or recognised equivalent certification
• A.D.A.P.T. Level 1 Coach Certified

Be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing). At certain courses, interpreters for the tutors will be provided, but please check ahead of the course as to whether you will be able to understand the information.

If you cannot meet the prerequisite requirements at the time of the course, you must present evidence of having done so within 18 months of the end of your course in order to receive information regarding assessments.

Finally, we recommend having at least 3-5 years worth of parkour training experience before attempting the course as you will be asked to demonstrate practical parkour competency, and 1-2 years assistant parkour coaching experience as you will be given coaching scenarios to work with throughout the course.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Day 1

Welcome & Introduction: Becoming a Coach

Movement Practice

A Philosophy of Coaching

The Science of Expertise: Deliberate Practice

Coaching a Movement Continuum

Cultivating Confidence in Parkour Practice

Day 2

Breaking Jumps Practice

Using Fear as a Guide to Unlocking Movement

Pedagogical Models of Coaching

General Preparation: A&P and Redefining Fitness

Specific Preparation: Coaching the Biomechanics of Parkour

The Basics of Programming for Movement

Day 3

Coaching Movement via Themes & Attributes

Inclusive Coaching

Mastering Drill Creation Variables

Micro-Teach Practice

Day 4

Athlete Interaction: Effective Communication with Learners

Affordances for Movement

Youth Coaching

Micro-Teach Practice

Mobility, Flexibility and Preventing Injury

Day 5

Avoiding The Dangers of Coaching

Group Coaching: Using and Supervising Assistants

Coaching the Values of Parkour

Self-Programming for Assessments & Personal Feedback Sessions

Moving Forward: Action Plans, Reflective Coaching and Assessments

Final Group Challenge

COURSE MATERIALS

Participants will receive the following resources in support:

• ADAPT Level 2 Learner Pack
• ADAPT Coaching Resource Book
• Assessment Materials
• Reflective Hours Coaching Log-Sheets

ASSESSMENTS

Following the Level 2 Course candidates must prepare for and complete the Assessment phase between 3 months to 2 years following the course.

This is to allow suitable time for the content of the course to be absorbed and put into practice, and the feedback of the course tutor to be acted upon before attempting the assessments. Assessments are booked separately via this website.

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