Course pre-requisites:

Learners must be a minimum of 18 years old.
There are no definitive pre-requisites for this course and acceptance onto the course is subject to FA Education approval. As a guideline it is recommended that candidates hold The FA Psychology Level 3 award, or the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football or The FA Youth Award:Module 1, Developing the Environment.

Who is it for?:

Learners will be those figures that surround players such as coaches, teachers, parents, sports scientists, physiotherapists and doctors.

This theoretical and practical based course looks at taking mental skills out onto the pitch.

Course content:

 










Pre-course task:

N/A

Post-course task:

N/A

Course Assessment:

N/A

Dress code:

Standard dress code on the course is casual. For practically based courses, please bring sufficient outdoor kit/clothing for the duration of the course. The venue ask that candidates refrain from wearing muddy footwear inside the building. 

Should the course require any alternative dress, this will be detailed in the course joining instructions. 

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. 

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 which may include bringing in footballers to ensure there are sufficient numbers of players.                        

Enrolment:

Please enrol below by entering your FA Number (FAN) and password below. Your place on the course will not be guaranteed until payment has been made. 

Equality:

FA Education 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 Education 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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