This course covers the skills needed to effectively plan, deliver, and evaluate a series of open water training sessions.
Who is the course designed for?
Anyone who is a Swim England Swimming Coach, Swimming Teacher or Triathlon Coach and who wants to become an independent open water coach.
Course content
The course is delivered through a mixture of online learning, classroom activities, and practical learning, both poolside and in an open water environment.
You will learn about:
Principles of swimming in open water
Safe and effective planning and preparation for open water swimming
Innovative delivery of open water swimming sessions
Location
Venue
Trowbridge Sports Centre
Address
Frome Road,
Trowbridge,
BA14 0DN
Region
South West
Course Details
Awarding BodySwim England
LevelLevel 2
Course TypeCoaching Open Water
Training FormatBlended
Further Details
Course Start Date
16th March 2019
Number of Places
12 Remaining (Total: 12)
Tutor Name
Robert Moore
Closing Date
13th March 2019
Duration
Online Learning 15-20 hours
Face to Face 2 Days
Training Format
Blended
Itinerary
Start
16th March 2019
End
6th July 2019
Venue
Online
Start
16th March 2019
End
16th March 2019
Venue
Trowbridge Sports Centre
Frome Road,
Trowbridge,
BA14 0DN
Start
16th March 2019
End
16th March 2019
Venue
Warminster Sports Centre
Woodcock Road,
Warminster,
BA12 9DQ
You must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the course.
You must have one of the following qualifications:
- Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach
- Swim England Swimming Coach Certificate (or equivalent to include ASA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Swimming)
- SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming (or ASA equivalent)
- 1st 4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Triathlon (QCF)
- STA Level 2 Award in Teaching Swimming
- RLSS Pool to Pond award
- All learners must have experience of swimming in an open water environment.
Learners will be required to provide evidence of their pre-requisite qualification/course ahead of the start date.
Assessment Type
Practical, Workbook
Disclaimer
Course times are subject to change. These will be confirmed nearer to the course start date.
This qualification is delivered and assessed in English.
Bookings must be made through the account of the individuals attending the training.
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Price per place
£375
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