This course builds on the Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach certificate, developing your knowledge, skills and abilities ahead of becoming an independent Swimming Coach.
Blended Learning is a more flexible approach where you complete eLearning, 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 Swimming Coach certificate who wants to become an Independent Swimming Coach.
Course payment
If you are eligible to receive the Swim England Member Offer please refer to the Coaching Course Booking Process. If you book onto the course and discover you are eligible for the offer, we will be unable to provide you with a refund.
Course delivery format
6 x Zoom webinars - During these sessions, the tutor will cover the theory topics and assessment materials with you.
You will be required to complete eLearning and assessment work alongside the Zoom sessions, your tutor will set this for you during these sessions.
4 x practical assessment sessions at the pool – these will consist of a meet and greet, planning and preparation, session delivery, peer observations and feedback. You will then also need to complete evaluations and an action plan.
Post course planning - following on from the completion of your practical element you will be required to complete and submit a number of assessment tasks these include; Profiles for 6 swimmers, 2 microcycles, 6 session plans, 6 evaluations and a summative reflection.
Course content
You will learn about:
Roles and responsibilities of a Swimming Coach
Impact of the Athlete Development Support Pathway in competitive swimming
Scientific principles of competitive swimming
Competitive swimming skills
Types of training used to develop swimmers
Planning, delivery and evaluation of a series of sessions
Effective management in training and competition
Communication skills within the swimming coaching environment
Motivational techniques
Developing swimming skills and competitive swimming strokes
ASA Level 1 Coaching Swimming or equivalent post 1994
If you are unsure if your qualification meets the pre-requisites, please check with the Institute of Swimming on 01509 640640
Learners need:
- to have been coaching in the last 3 months on a regular basis
- to be linked to a swimming club with access to 3 sessions per week for off course assessment
- to have access to swimmers that sit within 2 different stages of the ADSP (Athlete Development Support Pathway) i.e training to train and above over the course of a 6 week mesocycle
- to work with a coaching assistant
- to have knowledge and experience of current coaching best practices
Assessment Type
Practical, Workbook, Post Course Assignment
Disclaimer
Course times are subject to change. These will be confirmed nearer to the course start date. These will be confirmed nearer to the course start date. Learners must attend all of the sessions listed, unless you are advised otherwise by your course tutor.
This qualification is delivered and assessed in English.
You have 12 months from the start date of the course to complete this full qualification.
Blended Learning Programme
The course you have chosen is a blended learning programme made up of online and face to face training. Due to its fast pace, this course is only recommended for those who have experience working within aquatics and are comfortable using IT systems.
Those looking to enrol onto this course should ensure they are prepared by:
Gaining experience of supporting swimming lessons or coaching sessions, covering a range of different abilities
Gaining experience of working from session plans
Understanding skill and stroke techniques
Understanding legal areas swimming teachers and coaches must adhere to
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Price per place
£660
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