Course Description This course is designed to provide training for those currently registered as 11 a side referees planning to referee Futsal and will focus on the following key areas; - Understanding the difference between Futsal and the 11 a side game - Understanding the laws of Futsal and their practical application - The realities of your role – dealing with practical situations including misconduct - Putting your skills and knowledge into practise by refereeing some games It is anticipated that the majority of learning will be facilitated in a practical environment. Course Aims and Objectives To provide learners with an introduction to refereeing Futsal, identifying the skills required to effectively referee games of Futsal. Following the initial training the candidates will be expected to referee a minimum of six games before returning for a review session during which their knowledge of Law will be assessed. Course Content Unit One - Differences between Futsal and the 11 a side game (3 GLH’s) - Introduction to the course - The ethos of Futsal - Practical application of different laws - The next steps Practical Experience (Over 1 – 3 month period 6 NLH’s) - Refereeing a minimum of six games - Putting theory into practice Unit Two - Reviewing your role as a Referee (3 GLH’s) - Opportunity to reflect on previous learning and experience - Examination to confirm competence to qualify as a Futsal Referee Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning (The qualification cannot be completed unless the six games are officiated). Course Pre-requisites Prior to certification, candidates are required to: - Be an existing 11 a side referee at level 8-1 Course Duration 6 Guided Learning Hours 6 Notional Learning HoursPre course requirement: Must be a fully qualified and registered 11v11 referee Futsal is FIFA’s only approved small sided version of football and is currently growing in England with a full refereeing pathway from grassroots to elite. The conversion course will cover an introduction to the game and highlight the key laws which make the game different to its 11v11 and small-sided football counterpart. The course will be fully practical and you will have the opportunity to referee the game to help you get comfortable with the differences. Candidates will leave the course with a good understanding of the laws of the game and be signposted as to how to get started in their Futsal refereeing careers. The venue for this course is The Edge, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT