Introduction to Coaching Basketball Award (Level 1)
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Course description
This course is for those that wish to become a Coaching Assistant in basketball. This course has been developed to provide learners with the confidence to deliver safe, fun and inclusive basketball sessions under the supervision of an independent coach.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Coach Assistant
- Identify how to create a great participant experience in Basketball
- Identify the basic principles of the game
- Identify the core skills needed to play the game
- Develop ideas on how to deliver safe, fun and relevant games
- Have confidence to deliver to small groups
Who is the course for?
Individuals who usually attend this course are:
- Aspiring coaches
- Parent helpers
- Coaches in other sports
- Physical activity leaders
- Students
It may also be suitable for Teaching Assistants or Teachers along with ex-players who have no coaching experience. Teaching Assistants and Teachers may wish to access the Introduction to Teaching Basketball Primary or Secondary when these are available.
What’s the value of this course?
This course is ideal for learners who are seeking voluntary or paid roles as an assistant basketball coach.
The knowledge and skills gained on this course can be used by coaches who coach in a range of environments (i.e. community, in curriculum and out of curriculum, further and higher education, leisure)
Learner eligibility
Learners must:
- Be at least 14 years of age
- Be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).
It is recommended that learners have access to a mentor to support their development as a Coach Assistant. It is advised that the mentor is a recognised independent coach or qualified teacher.
To access the online content, learners will be required to:
- Have access to a laptop, desktop or tablet
- Have good internet access
- Have access to an environment with limited distractions, conductive to learning.
If you have any additional learning needs, please let us know when registering, so we can support you.
Format / duration
The course has an accessible learning format consisting of:
- e-Learning (approximately 3 hours)
- Virtual classroom (2 hours)
- Face to face learning (4 hours)
The usual format of the course is as follows:
Learners will be required to complete all elements in order to receive their certificate. Learners are usually given 2 weeks from the final contact day with the course tutor to complete their e-Learning. Additional time can be requested under mitigating / special circumstances.
Please view the options courses at bottom of the page to understand availability and format.
All pre-course information and e-Learning access is provided during the week prior to the course start date.
Progression opportunities
This course can lead to further learning or training in the area of coaching basketball and/or other sport specific courses.
Basketball England Member Discount
If you’re a Basketball England Licenced Member, you will have access to a permanent discount code for 10% off courses as part of your member benefits package. Simply add your BE Membership number when entering your booking details.
If you’re not a Basketball England Member, you can purchase a licence now to access your 10% off discount code or sign up for FREE and keep an eye out for special offers on courses. Course discounts are just one of the benefits members receive, so click here to join Basketball England today.
Course Fees and Registration
The cost of the course is £105 per person for Basketball England Licenced Members, or £115 per person for non-members.
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