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

Location

Venue

Gurnell Leisure Centre

Address

Ruislip Road East, London, W13 0AL

Region

London

Course Details

  • Awarding Body Swim England
  • Course Type Coaching Swimming
  • Training Format Blended

Further Details

Course Start Date
28th February 2020
Number of Places
2 Remaining (Total: 16)
Tutor Name
Michael Gallagher
Closing Date
21st February 2020
Duration
Online Learning 6-8 Hours
Face to Face 3 days
Training Format
Blended

Itinerary

Start
28th February 2020
End
9th March 2020
Venue
Online
Start
13th March 2020
End
13th March 2020
Venue
Perivale Community Association
Perivale Community Centre, Horsenden Lane South,
Perivale,
Greenford, Middlesex,
UB6 7NP
Start
14th March 2020
End
14th March 2020
Venue
Perivale Community Association
Perivale Community Centre, Horsenden Lane South,
Perivale,
Greenford, Middlesex,
UB6 7NP
Start
14th March 2020
End
14th March 2020
Venue
Gurnell Leisure Centre
Ruislip Road East,
London,
W13 0AL
Start
15th March 2020
End
15th March 2020
Venue
Perivale Community Association
Perivale Community Centre, Horsenden Lane South,
Perivale,
Greenford, Middlesex,
UB6 7NP

Prerequisites

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.

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Price per place £350

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