Course Description
This course provides a basic introduction to leadership skills required when involved in football. The course will primarily introduce 4 areas: Assisting Football Activity Sessions, An introduction to refereeing, Helping with a Team & Different Football Events – in addition to these areas, Respect, Promoting the Game & Developing the game will be embedded during the Guided Learning Hours.

Course Aims & Objectives
To provide learners with an introduction to Leadership skills that may be used within the game and beyond. In the first instance the young leaders should be supported by more experienced qualified people within the game to support their development.

Course Content

Introduction to the Course
- Course content
- How to get involved in Football
- Getting involved & helping those involved to ‘get better’

Assisting Football Activity Sessions
- Creating a Safe Learning environment
- Organising games
- Introduction to the basics of FUNdamentals

An introduction to Refereeing
- Preparing to referee
- Whistle techniques & and introduction to Ball In, Ball Out
- Safety of the Players and Re-starts to the Game

Helping with a Team
- Preparing for the game
- Warm-up prior to the game
- Organising and Managing players expectations

Different Football Events
- An introduction to three different formats of competition
- Using these in a practical setting

Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning (however inability to participate will not prevent successful completion of the award).

Course Pre-requisites
Prior to certification, candidates are required to:
Be at least 12 years of age

Period of Registration
12 months

Course Duration
- 6 Guided Learning Hours
- 4 Notional Learning Hours

Successful Completion
All workbook tasks must be completed and evidenced documentation of the students 4 hours of voluntary work experience completed and verified by the Teacher/Tutor.Course Description 
This course provides a basic introduction to leadership skills required when involved in football. The course will primarily introduce 4 areas: Assisting Football Activity Sessions, An introduction to refereeing, Helping with a Team & Different Football Events – in addition to these areas, Respect, Promoting the Game & Developing the game will be embedded during the Guided Learning Hours. 

Course Aims & Objectives 
To provide learners with an introduction to Leadership skills that may be used within the game and beyond. In the first instance the young leaders should be supported by more experienced qualified people within the game to support their development. 

Course Content 

Introduction to the Course 
- Course content 
- How to get involved in Football 
- Getting involved & helping those involved to ‘get better’ 

Assisting Football Activity Sessions 
- Creating a Safe Learning environment 
- Organising games 
- Introduction to the basics of FUNdamentals 

An introduction to Refereeing 
- Preparing to referee 
- Whistle techniques & and introduction to Ball In, Ball Out 
- Safety of the Players and Re-starts to the Game 

Helping with a Team 
- Preparing for the game 
- Warm-up prior to the game 
- Organising and Managing players expectations 

Different Football Events 
- An introduction to three different formats of competition 
- Using these in a practical setting 

Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning (however inability to participate will not prevent successful completion of the award). 

Course Pre-requisites 
Prior to certification, candidates are required to: 
Be at least 12 years of age 

Period of Registration 
12 months 

Course Duration 
- 6 Guided Learning Hours 
- 4 Notional Learning Hours 

Successful Completion 
All workbook tasks must be completed and evidenced documentation of the students 4 hours of voluntary work experience completed and verified by the Teacher/Tutor. This course provides an introduction to leadership skills required when involved in football. The course will primarily introduce 4 areas: Assisting Football Activity Sessions, An Introduction to refereeing, helping with a Team and Different Football Events. In addition to these areas, Respect, Promoting the Game and Developing the Game will be embedded during the guided learning hours.

This day is ideal for any young person looking to get involved in football or the sports environment and will prepare them to take on any active volunteering role within the clubs


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