Age Appropriate Coaching - Introductory Module FAAGE/03

Course Information:
- Minimum Age: 16
- Course Duration: 6 hours
- Course Prerequisites: None
- Who is it for: Aimed at coaches and qualified teachers (QTS) who wish to further their knowledge and confidence in coaching young players.
- 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.
- FA Licensed Coaches Club: 6 hours at Level 1 only. If you are not a member of the FA Licensed Coaches’ Club and are interested in joining, please visit http://facc.thefa.com. You can also contact us via email at [email protected] or via phone on 0844 980 8212
Course Content:
Theory: The course will introduce some key aspects in the following:
- Managing Difference in your coaching sessions
- The STEP principle
- An introduction to Learning Preferences
- The Coaching Environment
- Fundamental Movements (ABC's)
- Session Planning & Management
Practical: Practical elements of the course will provide an introduction to:
- Fundamental Movements
- Application of the STEP principle
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: N/A
Re-assessment: N/A
Refresher: N/A
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.
This course is on Saturday 21 November 2009, at Bingham Road Playing Fields (Radcliffe on Trent) from 9am to 3.30pm
Nottinghamshire FA Terms and Conditions
- Nottinghamshire FA reserves the right to increase or decrease the course fee at its discretion.
- The Nottinghamshire FA does not accept responsibility for the loss, or damage to, candidate property or for personal injury however caused.
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- Should you cancel your registration you will receive a refund minus the following administration fee:
For courses up to 3 hours - Paid Fee minus £5.00
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For courses over 32 hours - Paid Fee minus £30.00
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- Should a course that you have registered on be cancelled or postponed by the Nottinghamshire FA then a full refund will be issued.
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