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Course Information:
- Minimum Age: 16
- Course Duration: Maximum 32 hours
- Course Prerequisites: None
- Course aims and objectives: This course will provide an introduction to the organisation and delivery of safe and enjoyable coaching sessions for young players. It is ideally suited to those working with groups of young players and/or teams.
Course Content:
Theory: The course will introduce some key aspects in the following:
- Football Club Administration
- Player and Coach development
- Soccer Parent
- Laws of the Game
- An introduction to the FA's Long Term Player Development Model
The course will also provide the following for candidates:
- FA Emergency Aid (included in the course programme)
- FA Safeguarding Children in Football (included in the course programme)
Practical: Practical elements of the course will provide an introduction to:
- Warm up and cool down game related activities
- Passing and control
- Turning with the ball
- Dribbling
- Shooting
- Heading
- Goalkeeping
- Individual Attacking
- Individual Defending
- Small sided games
Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning. (This however will not prevent successful completion of the award)
Assessment: Assessment is via successful completion of:
1. All pre-requisites (First Aid/Safeguarding Children)
2. All portfolio tasks
3. Practical delivery of a 20 minute practical coaching activity based on a specific skill and age group, which demonstrates safe practice, organisation, enjoyment and progression to meet the needs of the players.
Re-assessment: Candidates can be reassessed within a 12 month period from registration on the course.
Refresher: Every 3 years as specified in the FAL Level 1 CPD and Refresher Policy.
Suggested additional learning opportunities:
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, it's 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.
Course dates
| Induction |
Monday 22 February 2010 |
6.15 pm - 9.30 pm |
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| Emergency First Aid |
Tuesday 23 February 2010 |
6.30 pm - 9.30 pm |
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| Practical |
Sunday 28 February 2010 |
9 am - 6.30 pm |
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| Safeguarding Children |
Monday 1 March 2010 |
6.30 pm - 9.30 pm |
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| Study Support/Internal Assessment |
Thursday 4 March 2010 |
6.30 pm - 9.30 pm |
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| Final Assessments |
Sunday 7 March 2010 |
9 am - 6.30 pm |
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* If you already hold a valid First Aid qualification, please bring your certificate along to the Induction Evening.
Disclaimer
The practical aspects of this Devon FA course will involve opposed practices, and games, which by their very nature will include physical contact. I understand that my participation in all practical aspects of the course is entirely my decision and is based upon my own assessment of my ability to undertake the level of physical activity required. I understand that the Football Association, Devon FA, its coaching staff, the venues, nor their servants, agents or employees are liable for personal injury, loss or damage whilst in attendance on this course.
Please note that refunds cannot be made to any participant who fails to turn up for the course or who cancels within 3 weeks of the start of the course.
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