This course builds on the Swim England Assistant Water Polo Coach certificate, developing your knowledge, skills and abilities ahead of becoming an independent water polo coach.
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 15-20 hours to complete.
Who is the course designed for?
Anyone who has a Swim England Assistant Water Polo Coach certificate who wants to become an independent coach.
Course content
The course is delivered through a mixture of online learning, classroom activities and practical poolside learning. You will participate in at least six training sessions to gain hands on practical experience.
You will learn about:
Roles and responsibilities of a water polo coach
Nutrition and hydration for water polo
Bio-mechanical principles in water polo
Key physical and mental qualities of a skilled player
Planning, delivery and evaluation
How to coach water polo sessions
Session management skills
Communication skills within the coaching environment
How to use a variety of coaching methods to meet player needs
Developing technique
Motivational techniques
How to support players and assistant coaches
Evaluating your own performance
Planning for professional development
Location
Venue
Hucknall Leisure Centre
Address
Linby Road,
Hucknall,
Nottingham,
NG15 7TX
Region
East Midlands
Course Details
Awarding BodySwim England
Course TypeCoaching Water Polo
Training FormatBlended
Further Details
Course Start Date
18th April 2023
Number of Places
1 Remaining (Total: 12)
Tutor Name
Sarah Dunsbee
Closing Date
13th April 2023
Duration
5 x zoom webinars
4 x practicals (only 2 need attending, but must be available for all four dates)
Training Format
Blended
Itinerary
Start
18th April 2023
End
18th April 2023
Venue
Webinar
Zoom,
,
Start
2nd May 2023
End
2nd May 2023
Venue
Webinar
Zoom,
,
Start
9th May 2023
End
9th May 2023
Venue
Webinar
Zoom,
,
Start
16th May 2023
End
16th May 2023
Venue
Webinar
Zoom,
,
Start
23rd May 2023
End
23rd May 2023
Venue
Webinar
Zoom,
,
Start
4th June 2023
End
4th June 2023
Venue
Hucknall Leisure Centre
Linby Road,
Hucknall,
Nottingham,
NG15 7TX
Start
11th June 2023
End
11th June 2023
Venue
Hucknall Leisure Centre
Linby Road,
Hucknall,
Nottingham,
NG15 7TX
Start
18th June 2023
End
18th June 2023
Venue
Hucknall Leisure Centre
Linby Road,
Hucknall,
Nottingham,
NG15 7TX
Start
25th June 2023
End
25th June 2023
Venue
Hucknall Leisure Centre
Linby Road,
Hucknall,
Nottingham,
NG15 7TX
Prerequisites
You must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the course.
You must have one of the following qualifications:
An ASA Level 1 Award in Coaching Water Polo or an equivalent ASA Water Polo qualification taken in or after 1994.
If you are unsure if your qualification meets the pre-requisites, please check with the Institute of Swimming on 01509 640640
Assessment Type
Practical, Workbook, Post Course Assignment
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.
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
Book this course
Price per place
£660
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