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.

By enrolling onto this course you are accepting the Gloucestershire FA's Booking Terms and Conditions.(PLEASE READ BELOW)

Places will only be reserved on receipt of an online booking and payment or completed application form and payment. Payment can be made by cash in person (please do not send cash through the post) and cheques made payable to Gloucestershire County Football Association.

Forms and payment must be sent to Gloucestershire FA, Oaklands Park, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4AG. A receipt or VAT invoice can be provided upon request.

Once your place is confirmed you are required to give us 7 working days notice should you have to cancel your place in order to receive a refund or to transfer your place on to another GFA coaching course. Cancellations within 7 days from the start of the course will not be eligible for a refund, although may be considered in extenuating circumstances. All online cancellations will incur a transaction administration fee.

Please note that course prices, dates and venues may be subject to change during the year.

Please note that if this course should fall below 12 candidates, the tutor reserves the right to cancel the course without prior notice and re-schedule for a later date.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is aimed at candidates aged 13-16 years old.

Price: £30.00

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