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Course Information:
- Minimum Age: 16
- Course Duration: 75 hours
- Course Prerequisites: FA Safeguarding Children, Emergency First Aid, FA Online Laws of the Game. (Please note, this learning may be included in your Level 2 course program, please contact your County FA for more details).
- Course aims and objectives: This nationally recognised qualification will provide candidates who have an ongoing involvement in football, with the opportunity to gain knowledge of how to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions.
- FA Licensed Coaches Club: 75 hours at Level 1 and 2 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
Theory: The course will introduce a number of key aspects related to the role of a football coach in working with youth players. These are delivered via home based study tasks and Tutor delivered workshops.
- The roles, skills and qualities of a football coach
- Developing session plans and associated information for planning
- Awareness of safe and organised activities
- Preparation for potential accidents, illnesses and emergencies
- A consideration of coaching styles
- Coaching session evaluation and self-reflection
- Nutritional needs of football players
- Fitness components related to football
- The planning of progressive coaching sessions.
Practical: The practical elements of the course will provide the following:
- The principles of attacking to include creating and exploiting space
- Passing
- Support Play
- Ball Control
- Dribbling
- Running with the ball
- Turning
- Goalkeeping
- Finishing
- Heading
- The principles of defending to include denying and restricting space
- Defensive play when organised and outnumbered
In addition candidates will have the opportunity to undertake two observed practical coaching sessions with their Tutor and receive feedback based on selected criteria. This will form the basis of an opportunity to deliver 12 hours of coaching in the candidate's work place to apply the experience gained from the course of training.
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/FAL Laws of the Game Online module)
2. All candidate portfolio tasks
3. Practical delivery of a 35 minute practical coaching activity that will be progressed on a specific theme relating to the course syllabus
Re-assessment: Candidates can be reassessed within a 24 month period from registration
Refresher: Every 3 years as specified in The FAL Level 2 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 - please note that every date MUST be attended.
PLEASE READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND DISCLAIMER BELOW
Candidates must hold valid First Aid and Safeguarding Children qualifications to be certificated for the award. Arrangements will be made for those who need to attend or renew these.
All days 9 am - 6 pm
| Day 1 |
Saturday |
30 June 2012 |
| Day 2 |
Sunday |
1 July 2012 |
| Day 3 |
Monday |
2 July 2012 |
| Day 4 |
Tuesday |
3 July 2012 |
| Day 5 |
Wednesday |
4 July 2012 |
| Day 6 |
Thursday |
5 July 2012 |
| Day 7 |
Sunday |
16 September 2012 |
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| Day 8 |
Sunday |
28 October 2012 |
Final Assessments
| Day 9 |
Saturday |
8 December 2012 |
| Day 10 |
Sunday |
9 December 2012 |
Terms and Conditions
Before applying please ensure you are physically fit to cope with the demands of the course and also please note that to go forward for assessment all aspects of the course must be undertaken. No early departures on course days or absence due to football commitments will be permitted.
Any candidates withdrawing from the course
less than 2 weeks prior to the start of the course will forfeit their course fee.
Guidance Notes when booking a place on a Level 2 -
Please read Notes under 'Related Documents' on this webpage carefully
Declaration - to be confirmed by candidate on application form
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.
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