Coaching Academy
Our Coaching Academy takes our commitment to improving the physical education, physical activity and sport landscape locally to a whole new level.
The Coaching Academy is an innovative programme that combines theory and practical based delivery with the view of providing solid foundations for its participants to gain future employment within the sector.
The Coaching Academy is built on three core pillars, with each programme tailored to suit the needs of the participants and the next steps in their career or educational journey.
Inspire Academy Programme (High School)
This programme covers the following topics:
• Introduction to Coaching
• Working With Children
• Effective Communication
• Planning & Organisation Skills
• Practical Delivery & Feedback
• Employment Ready
Qualifications: All three programmes incorporate an accredited qualification for each participant. This programme specifically includes the Sports Leaders ‘I Can Lead’ qualification. You can read more about that qualification specifically here.
Excel Academy Programme (Further Education)
The sport coaching programme is made up of the following workshops:
• Career in Coaching
• Working With Children
• Leadership in Sport
• Planning & Assessment
• Events in the Community
• Employment Ready
The sports business programme is made up of the following workshops:
• Introduction to Sport Business
• Customer Experience
• Budget Planning
• Marketing & Communication
• Project Planning
• Project Presentations
Qualifications: All three programmes incorporate an accredited qualification for each participant. This programme specifically includes a safeguarding qualification and the 1st4Sport Level 1 Award in Assistant Coaching (Sport & Physical Activity). Find out more about this qualification here…
Ignite Academy Programme (Community)
• Career in Sport
• Working With Children & Young People
• Planning & Organisation
• Working Within the Community
• Personal Development
• Employment Ready
Qualifications: All three programmes incorporate an accredited qualification for each participant. This programme specifically includes the a First Aid Qualification, Safeguarding Qualification and 1st4Sport Level 1 Award in Assistant Coaching (Sport & Physical Activity). You can read more about this qualification here…
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