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 Coach, SEQ Level 2 Swimming Teacher or Triathlon Coach and who wants to become an independent open water coach. Please ensure you read the pre requisite section of the course booking page before booking onto this course.
Course delivery format
Online learning - you will be given access to this on the start date listed below. This will be completed through out the course and deadlines will b e set by your course tutor.
1 x face to face day - this will consist of classroom based activities and practical sessions in the pool.
Zoom recap session - before heading to the lake session there will be a Zoom session to recap on your learning and to ensure that you are fully prepared for the practical lake session.
Lake session - During your practical sessions you will develop your skills with the support of your tutor and put the theory you have already learnt into practice. You will be assessed by your tutor who will provide you with feedback so you can develop throughout the sessions.
You can see the full itinerary below. You will need to attend all sessions and please ensure that you are in a suitable learning environment with strong internet access for the Zoom webinar.
Course content
The course is delivered through a mixture of online learning, Zoom classroom activities, and practical learning, in both a pool and open water environment. Throughout the course you will learn about:
Principles of swimming in open water
Legal responsibilities of coaching in open water swimming including risk assessments for open water venues
Coaching positions for open water swimming
Planning for coaching open water swimming including session plans and overviews for different swimmers
Innovative delivery of open water swimming sessions
Coaching open water skills including event tactics, preparation and recovery skills
Session management skills including using different motivational techniques and interpersonal skills with participants
Location
Venue
Bramcote Leisure Centre
Address
Derby Road,
Bramcote,
Nottingham,
NG9 3GF
Region
East Midlands
Course Details
Awarding BodySEQ
LevelLevel 2
Course TypeCoaching Open Water
Training FormatBlended
Further Details
Course Start Date
24th June 2023
Number of Places
10 Remaining (Total: 12)
Tutor Name
Janet Slack
Closing Date
18th June 2023
Duration
Day 1 - Zoom and Pool
Day 2 - Zoom (15 min slot for each candidate)
Day 3 - Lake
Training Format
Blended
Itinerary
Start
24th June 2023
End
24th June 2023
Venue
Webinar
Zoom,
,
Start
24th June 2023
End
24th June 2023
Venue
Bramcote Leisure Centre
Derby Road,
Bramcote,
Nottingham,
NG9 3GF
Start
2nd August 2023
End
2nd August 2023
Venue
Webinar
Zoom,
,
Start
2nd September 2023
End
2nd September 2023
Venue
Spring Lakes Watersports and Leisure Centre
Spring Lakes Watersports Centre,
Pasture Lane, Long Eaton,
Nottingham,
NG10 2FZ
Prerequisites
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
£425
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