Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach - Blended Learning
As an aspiring coach, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to actively support a swimming coach in the delivery of a planned training session.
Blended Learning is a more flexible approach where you complete the theoretical elements of the course online through interactive activities and checks on learning, prior to the practical workshops. The online learning and completion of assessments should take you are approximately 12-15 hours to complete.
Who is the course designed for?
Anyone who wants to take the first step to become a swimming coach or interested in supporting a coach in a club environment.
Course content
The course is delivered through a mixture of online learning, classroom activities and practical poolside learning. You will participate in at least three training sessions, coaching swimmers at county standard and above, to gain hands on practical experience.
You will learn about:
The role of the assistant coach
Importance of positive coaching behaviour
Physical literacy in swimming
Competitive swimming skills
Para swimming
Types of training used to develop swimmers
How to deliver pre-planned coaching sessions
How to carry out reflective practices of your coaching
You must be at least 16 years of age at the start of the course.
Assessment Type
Online Test, Practical, Workbook
Disclaimer
Course times are subject to change. 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.
Bookings must be made through the account of the individuals attending the training.
You have 12 months from the start date of the course to complete this full qualification.
