COURSES

  
 

Age Appropriate Coaching

Introductory Module
 
Introduction to the Course
The FA Learning Introductory Module – Age Appropriate Coaching is a vocational course that provides you with an opportunity to develop an awareness of both the practical and theoretical aspects of coaching young players.

The knowledge gained from this Introductory Module will enable you to develop an understanding of the role of the football coach in working with young players.

The FA Learning Introductory Module, Age Appropriate Coaching has been developed by FA Learning using expertise from a variety of FA staff and experienced coaches. The role of a football coach is a rewarding and responsible one. Players and clubs have high expectations of coach’s conduct and behaviour that must be understood and supported by everybody. Appropriate behaviour is managed by the employing club, but should sit within the expectations provided during your course.

Progression route:
The course will endeavour to build on your football coaching knowledge to date and act as a stepping stone to the FA Youth Award Module 1 – Developing the Environment and the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football.

CPD for Level 1 CCF Coaches
The course can also provide a useful refresher option for those holding a current 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football.

Course Pre-requisites
Prior to attending the course, applicants are required to:
 be at least 16 years of age

Course Aim and Learning Outcomes
Aim:
To provide candidates who have an ongoing involvement in coaching young football players with an opportunity to improve their knowledge and confidence in coaching children.

This Introductory Module offers an opportunity for football coaches to be supported in developing their knowledge of how to operate as a football coach within the expectations of the game, their club, the players involved and others affected by the coaching process.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the FAL Age Appropriate Coaching – Introductory Module, you should be able to:
* Define movement skills incorporating Agility, Balance & Co-ordination and their relevance to the game 
* Explain & demonstrate how technique can be used to help players perform a skill
* Demonstrate how to use appropriate games to grow players understanding of football and how we as coaches can manage difference in our groups
* Show how to modify appropriate games to have an effect upon an individuals technical needs
* Explain how we all learn differently and begin to include this knowledge within a coaching session
* Gain an understanding of The FA Tesco Skills Programme
* Signpost where you can go next on your coaching pathway
 
Cost...   £25.00
 
 
     
 

COURSE DATES  (2010)

  
     
 
 
 

Closing Date for ALL courses is one week prior to course start date
 
CODE DATES

SESSION

 TIMES VENUE
 
 

AAIM8

 Sat 17 Apr 2010

Introductory

 09.00 - 16.00 Marley Stadium

Module

 
This course is free to all members of Charter Standard Clubs.
(One Coach per Club)
 
     
 

AAIM9

 Sat 3 Jul 2010

Introductory

 09.00 - 16.00 Batley

Module

Sports Centre
 
This course is free to all members of Charter Standard Clubs.
(One Coach per Club)
 
     
 
 
 

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