| Course duration: |
Three days non-residential
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| Dates (attendance is mandatory on all dates): |
26th - 28th June 2014
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| Venue: |
National Football Centre, St. George's Park
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| Course Tutors: |
Dr Clare Hencken (ISAK Secretary General)
Alison Ellwood (ISAK Level 3 Anthropometrist)
Dr John Iga (FA Head of Sports Science)
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| Course Fee: |
£500
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| Fee includes: |
Tuition
Resources
Lunch and Refreshments
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| Course pre-requisites: |
Interest in the subject, and access to a population group who require measurement.
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Who is it for?: |
The FA / ISAK Kinanthropometry awards teach a standardised approach towards the making of anthropometric measurements and also tackles contemporary issues in the application of these recordings in affecting player management.
Whilst the awards have obvious application for Sports Science and Fitness Coaches, The FA / ISAK Kinanthropometry awards are highly relevant for Performance Nutritionists, Physiotherapists and also Doctors.
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| Course content: |
The lecture based learning element of the course will run over three days and involves a series of lectures (approx. 4 hours) and practical sessions (approximately 18 hours). A person who successfully completes Level 1 can demonstrate adequate precision in two base measures, five girths, eight skinfolds and two breadths and has a basic understanding of the theory of anthropometric applications.
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| Post-course task: |
Upon completion of the course, you will also be required to submit 20 post-course profiles within a four month period from the course end date.
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| Course assessment: |
On day three you will be assessed in the measurement of three volunteer subjects. You will be assessed for intra-tester reliability (how repeatable your own measures are) and inter-tester reliability (how accurate you are compared with criterion measures).
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| Dress code: |
Standard dress code on the course is casual.
As the course requires participation, please ensure that you bring with you suitable clothing that is not too thick as this can seriously affect the accuracy of your girth measurements.
Please note: The nature of the ISAK course involves active participation in measurement, so all candidates must be prepared to measure and be measured.
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| Medical information/physical requirements: |
If you have any medical conditions which limit/hinder your involvement or participation in coaching activities, you are obliged to declare any relevant, current or previous injuries/illnesses. If you are diagnosed as an asthmatic, diabetic or epileptic, or have any allergies that the course staff needs to be aware of, you must advise us accordingly. Please note, a declaration of injury or illness does not automatically preclude you from any course.
You should further be aware that if you are on a regular course of medication for any condition, you must have sufficient medication to cover you throughout the course. Although first aid cover is provided (where applicable) during courses, no doctor is available to replenish regular medication, nor is there any facility to deliver medical treatment for chronic (longstanding) medical conditions.
Please provide any relevant information regarding the above Medical Information during the application process.
If your application to enrol is successful candidates will be required to complete a Medical Form prior to commencing the course.
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| Practical Information: |
Please note that if a student has a disability that may prevent them participating actively in the practical sessions, then this should be made known to the course organiser at the point of registration. The course organiser will then take any necessary steps to cater for the students requirements.
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| Equality: |
FA Learning will ensure that it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, its activities in an atmosphere free from harassment, bullying, discrimination or abuse. FA Learning will seek to provide a service which is appropriate to the needs of an individual and to make reasonable adjustments or provide support, where appropriate, to cater for those needs.
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| Enrolment: |
This course operates an 'open' enrolment system. To enrol on this course, please sign in below with your FA Number and password. Places are filled on a first come first served basis and places can not be reserved.
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