UKCC/BCU Level 1 Coach Training and Assessment

Ideal for those new to paddlesport coaching, this qualification is not discipline specific and is therefore suitable for coaches who wish to work with paddlers from any of the competitive and non-competitive paddlesport disciplines. You will learn how to plan, deliver and review coaching sessions, safe working practices, how to develop working relationships with participants and much more. As a Level 1 coach you will be able to teach basic skills in any type of kayak or canoe and can assess the BCU Paddlepower and Paddlesport 'Start' awards.

Qualification

BCU Level 1 Coach

Course Content

This 2 weekend course covers:

• Preparing coaching activities - taking into account participants' needs and motives
• Establish a safe working environment
• Deliver prepared activities
• Establish working relationships with participants and others
• Prepare participants for the coaching activities
• Support participants' behaviour
• Conclude the activities
• Evaluate the effectiveness of coaching activities
• Evaluate the effectiveness of personal coaching practice
• Manage effective and appropriate bank and water-based rescues
• Lifting carrying and launching
• Readiness
• Forward paddling
• Turning and controlling
• Getting out
• Capsize
• Personal risk management

Entry Requirements

The BCU Canoe Safety Test of Foundation Safety and Rescue Centre (OR140)

What Next?

BCU Level 2 Coach (OR142)

Next Dates

2 x weekend course

Start

11/05/13

09.00am - 5.00pm

Price

£250