Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach - Club Offer - 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

Manchester Aquatics Centre

Address

2 Booth Street East, Ardwick, Manchester, M13 9SS

Region

North West

Course Details

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

Further Details

Course Start Date
28th October 2019
Number of Places
0 Remaining (Total: 0)
Tutor Name
IOS Tutor
Closing Date
24th October 2019
Duration
Online Learning 6-8 Hours
Face to Face 1 Day and 2 Evenings
Training Format
Blended

Itinerary

Start
28th October 2019
End
7th November 2019
Venue
Online
Start
10th November 2019
End
10th November 2019
Venue
Manchester Metropolitan University Library
All Saints Park,
Manchester,
M15 6BH
Start
12th November 2019
End
12th November 2019
Venue
Manchester Aquatics Centre
2 Booth Street East,
Ardwick,
Manchester,
M13 9SS
Start
14th November 2019
End
14th November 2019
Venue
Manchester Aquatics Centre
2 Booth Street East,
Ardwick,
Manchester,
M13 9SS

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.

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 £245

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