Further to our announcement in March  ,we are pleased to confirm the first date for the new format blended learning Core Coach Training.

The first course is commencing on 31st May and is now full.

We have two further courses starting on  20th July and 30th August, each running over 4 weeks.

More details and online booking here.

This is an 18 hour course involving 6 live sessions with a tutor and tasks/activities to complete in your own time in between each live session. 

In between the live sessions you will be expected to complete some self-directed learning of a total of 8 hours via our online learning platform. 

Payments

The total course cost is £200 with options to apply for a sportscotland scholarship contributing 60% to the cost. Note that all applications to sportscotland must be submitted 4 weeks ahead and we will therefore not accept bookings for the 40% option less than 4 weeks before the start date of the course. If you apply to sportscotland by the dealing and are unsuccessful with funding, we will refund your deposit if you no longer wish to take part. 

Apply for sportscotland funding here. 

Prerequisites

To attend this course you must be an SCA Full or Junior member or a member of another National Association (Canoe Wales, British Canoeing England or Canoe Association of Northern Ireland). 

What level of knowledge do I need before joining the course? 

You need a base level of knowledge of the discipline(s) you wish to coach; this helps you get started with some knowledge of WHAT you will be coaching. 

We also recommend that you complete the British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor eLearning prior to starting this online course. This gets you started with some background content about HOW to coach. 

Paddlesport Instructor eLearning 

Who is this course for? 

This course is specifically designed to support people working towards the BCAB Coach Award Qualification. It is also appropriate, and repeatable, as stand-alone training to support ongoing coach learning and development. 

If you are looking to gain your first paddlesport coaching qualification, or looking to update your general coaching knowledge this course could be for you. 

The course is suitable for learners aged 16 and over. 

Course Format

You must be available to attend all Live Sessions scheduled in the course, and have time to complete the self-directed learning between the live sessions. 

What does the course involve?

This course includes six online (real-time) webinar sessions following a set course schedule. In-between each webinar there are specific tasks and activities for you to complete in your own time. A class of 4-8 students will complete the course together; getting to know one another through the webinars and some task’s you’ll complete together.