The next in the FA's new series of courses aimed at holders of the Youth Award Module 1 - Developing the Environment who are involved in the development of junior football both at the grassroots level or in the professional game.
The course will provide candidates who have an ongoing involvement in coaching young footballers with an opportunity to improve their knowledge and confidence in a range of key issues around developing and understanding practice. The course introduces a number of generic strands that are applicable to all players, regardless of age, and these are consolidated during module 3 of the award. This is a 29 hour course with a formative assessment, which includes planning, delivery & evaluation of a practice. Candidates receive an action plan as a result of the observations made by the tutor.
Who should apply?
This course is open to holders of the Youth Award Module 1 - Developing the Environment.
What will I learn?
Theory: Workshops will consider age & maturity issues, different types of practice & the advantages and disadvantages of each, Unopposed & opposed practice development , dealing with talented players and issues in planning & evaluating.
Practical Involvement: This is a practically based course. Different types of practices will be demonstrated and delivered and candidates will be expected to evaluate these practices as well as plan, deliver and evaluate their own practices. Candidates will be encouraged to take part and those not taking part will be expected to build on their evaluating and observation skills
How long will it take?
The course will run over four days
Distance Learning
There is some pre-course reading and self test questions for the physical aspects of the course. This will be forwarded to you a week before the course starts.
How much does it cost?
£110 including VAT
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