Level 1 Course Dates For 2008
We hold a minimum of one Level 1 course every month. Please view the dates and prices by clicking on the 'related document' showing the dates on the right of this page. The venues are located across the county to provide opportunites for as many coaches as possible to attend. If you would like further details please contact:
Gerry Daish on:
01223 209037
e-mail Gerald.Daish@CambridgeshireFA.com
This course is aimed mainly at coaching youth football, if you coach Adults please contact Joanne Bull on: 01223 209035 for details of our Adult Level 1.
The Cost of the Level 1 is £85. To book a course please complete a booking form and send in with payment to:
Gerry Daish
Cambridgeshire Football Association
City Ground
Milton Rd
Cambridge
CB4 1FA
Cheques should be made payable to: Cambridgeshire FA Ltd
Course Details
- Name of Awarding Body: 1st4sport and / or The Football Association
- Implications of the Choice of Learning Programme:
i) amount and standard of work that the student needs to produce:
Must demonstrate competence in practical coaching and satisfactorily demonstrate knowledge through an internal assessment paper. The amount of time the student has to dedicate to the course is as follows:
Introduction and registration: 26 – 34 guided learning
Initial training
Safeguarding Childrenworkshop
Emergency aid course
Assessment day
Hours listed on Level 1 Courses
The course is aimed at participants who will be working with players aged from 7 to 16 years old.
ii) methods to be used during the learning process
Students receive a range of practical demonstrations, theory modules, group discussions and post course tasks.
iii) type(s) of assessment that will be used:
There is written homework, for which your tutor will give you guidance. There is a final practical assessment and a brief Laws of the Game written paper.
iv) practical content of course:
Candidates should be aware that a significant proportion of the course comprises of practical involvement. Candidates should be prepared to participate as whenever as possible. If you have concerns about your ability to participate in the practical element of the course please contact us for further information.
- Entry Requirements for the Programme:
i) entry qualifications:
There are no formal prerequisites for this award. Prior experience of the sport is helpful but not essential. Minimum age for this award is 16 years.
- Support Available to the Student:
i) amount of tutor time: a maximum of 24 guided learning hours followed by a minimum of 8-10 hours final assessment (optional)
ii) equipment: A wide range of practical facilities is available. Sports pitches and training rooms are available in a variety of locations throughout Cambridgeshire.
iii) learning resources: Students receive a copy of the FA Course Pack, a level 1 Handbook, a copy of The Laws of the Game, an interactive CD Rom, a Club Coach DVD and Access to the Soccer Parent on-line course.
iv) additional assistance:Tutors are available by prior arrangement for additional telephone advice and further advice is also available from Cambridgeshire Football Association Limited, (01223) 209037
- Suitable Progression Available in Terms of Additional Qualifications:
i) name of the additional qualifications:
1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football (The FA)
1st4sport Goalkeeping Award Level 1
1st4sport First Aid for Sport
The Football Association Level 7 Referees course
ii) awarding body:
1st4sport and/or The Football Association
iii) where and how the additional progression qualification can be achieved: Progress to the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football is by recommendation of course tutor. A personal action plan is provided to guide candidates to an appropriate progression qualification and timescale.