Coaching Foundation – Blended learning

An initial course for orienteers who are interested in coaching.  This course will give you the foundations and get you on the pathway to becoming a coach.

Run mostly online, with a practical club supported element, this course will be held over 4 sessions. Sessions 1,2 & 4 online 1.5 hrs,  session 3  club based practical session. Dates for the 3 online sessions are 26 Apr, 3 May & 17 May.  Practical session by negotiation with club mentor.

This is a pre-requisite for the Level 1 coaching course.

INTENDED FOR:

People with knowledge of orienteering, who are interested in trying their hand at coaching; also useful for qualified coaches in need of a refresher.

USUAL DURATION:

A series of online sessions plus practical club based home learning over one month period  – total 6 hours contact time.

ASSESSMENT:

Not assessed

COST:

£50 per person (non-members £75)

MIN/MAX.

4/6

MAIN TOPICS:

Discussion around how to teach/coach orienteering, practical exercises.

PRE-REQUISITES:

Competent orienteers at least at TD3; age 16+

OTHER NOTES:

This course is a pre-requisite for the Level 1 Coach course; you might apply to go straight to Level 2 after this course.

MORE DETAIL:

Book online through the Google form link below or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions