This course builds on the Swim England Assistant Diving Coach certificate, developing your knowledge, skills and abilities ahead of becoming an independent Diving Coach.

Blended Learning is a more flexible approach where you complete the theoretical elements through a series of Zoom sessions followed by assessment tasks and the practical delivery of coaching sessions.

Who is the course designed for?

Anyone who has a Swim England Assistant Diving Coach certificate who wants to become an Independent Diving Coach.

Course delivery format

This Course delivery will consist of:

• 5 x Zoom Webinars - During these sessions, the tutor will cover the theory topics and assessment materials with you.
• You will be required to complete assessment work alongside the Zoom sessions, your tutor will set this for you during these sessions.
• 5 x practical days at the pool – these will consist of a meet and greet, planning and preparation, the remaining theory elements, session delivery, peer observations and feedback. You will then also need to complete evaluations and an action plan.

Course content

You will learn about:

• Roles and responsibilities of a Diving Coach
• Nutrition and hydration for divers
• Bio-mechanical principles in diving
• Key physical and mental qualities of a skilled diver
• Planning, delivery and evaluation
• How to coach diving sessions
• Session management skills
• Communication skills within the coaching environment
• How to use a variety of coaching methods to meet diver needs
• Developing technique
• Motivational techniques
• How to support divers and assistant coaches
• Evaluating your own performance
• Planning for professional development