Course: The FA Level 1 in the Coaching Futsal

Course Information: This course will provide a benefit to learners on the basis that it will provide them with an understanding of the techniques and skills related to the game of Futsal. This course will help learners organise and deliver basic Futsal practices. It will also provide learners with an introduction to the structure of the game, the Laws and the role Futsal can play in developing underlying techniques and skills footballers.

Minimum age: Learners must be at least 16 years of age

Course Duration: 6 hours

Course pre-requisites: Prior to registration, learners are required to:

● Be accurately identified

● Be at least 16 years of age

● Hold as a minimum a current FA Emergency Aid/FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)*

● Have attended The FA Safeguarding Children Workshop within the last three years, or completed the re-certification*

*upon course completion these qualifications must remain in date to achieve certification.

Who is it for: Anyone who wishes to better understand futsal and support the development of futsal players in the grassroots game.

Course Content: Through the programme of training and assessment, learners will:

● Develop an appreciation and understanding of the basic techniques related to coaching Futsal

● Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying fundamental principles related to the game of Futsal

● Display a basic understanding of the Futsal Laws of the Game

● Develop an understanding of Futsal as a standalone game in its own right and the significant variances from conventional 5-a-side

● Develop an awareness of the part Futsal can play in the development of young players

Assessment: There is no formal assessment; the progress of learners is monitored through the group activities and discussions.

Equality: FA Education ensures that it treats people fairly and with respect. It provides 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 that is appropriate to the needs of an individual and to make reasonable adjustments or provide support, where appropriate, to cater for those needs.

This six hour course will provide candidates with knowledge and understanding of:

•   Developing an appreciation and understanding of the basic techniques related to coaching Futsal
•   Demonstration of an understanding of the underlying fundamental principles related to the game of Futsal
•   Displaying of a basic understanding of the Futsal Laws of the Game
•   Development of  an understanding of Futsal as a stand alone game in its own right and the significant variances from conventional 5-a-side
•   Development  an awareness of the part Futsal can play in the development of young players.

This course was previously recognised as the Fustal - The beginners guide. 

This course will be run in partnership with Hampshire FA. All members of the Armed Forces should make their booking on the RNFA website, with all civilian coaches making their booking for this course through Hampshire FA.


CANCELLATION POLICY
If you need to cancel your attendance on the course you should inform the RNFA immediately. 
On receipt of notice of cancellation from each individual, the following refund policies will apply:

  • Cancellation notice of 60 days or more will warrant a full refund (minus a £5.00 administration fee);
  • Cancellation notice of less than 59 days but more than 30 days will warrant a 75% refund (minus an additional £5.00 administration fee).
  • Cancellation of less than 29 days but more than 7 days will warrant a 50% refund (minus an additional £5.00 administration fee).
  • If you cancel your booking less than 7 days before the scheduled start date of the Course, you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • Failure to attend a course with no contact with the RNFA will result in no entitlement to a refund.

All cases of cancellation will be reviewd at the discretion of the RNFA, with exceptional circumstances considered in all cases.


Terms and Conditions for all courses can be found on the courses homepage.



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