FA Psychology Level 2 - Talent Development (PSL223)

Course duration:

 3 days - residential

Dates:

 7th - 9th April 2017

Fee includes:

 Tuition
 Resources
 Accommodation
 Lunch and Refreshments

Course Fees:

 £450

Payment deadline:

 10th March 2017

Venue:

 St. George's Park

Course tutor(s):

 TBC

Contact:

 Kim Jardine
 education@thefa.com

Course pre-requisites:

There are no set pre-requisites for this course, however as a guideline it is recommended that candidates hold at least the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football.

Who is it for?:
 Learners will be those surrounding players e.g. coaches, parents, teachers, sports scientists, physiotherapists and doctors.
 The Level 2 course focuses on learning and Talent Development. It looks at what it takes to develop expertise in players and how you can best support this process.

Course Content:
 

 Connecting the latest academic research with the fundamentals of coaching practice, you will learn the key developmental needs of young players (motivation, confidence and self-esteem) and how you can coach to meet these needs effectively.

 Giving a strong grounding in the key principles of motivation theory, motor development, skill acquisition, effective communication and feedback, this course will provide you with the latest thinking that lies behind the recent revolution in youth football coaching in England.

 Topics covered in the course include:
 Psychological and perceptual development - decision making
 Motivation - developing growth mindsets
 Learning and refining skills (constant, variable, random practice,   developing expertise)
 Social and environmental influences

 * content is subject to change



Pre-course task:

 N/A

Post-course task:

N/A

Course Assessment:

N/A
 
 

Dress code:

 Standard dress code on the course is casual.

 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.


Filming and photgraphy:

Please be aware that filming and photography of our courses and learners may take place as part of the course delivery.


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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