Continuing Professional Development
First Aid for Sport and Active Leisure
First Aid for Sport and Active Leisure
First Aid for Sport and Active Leisure is a two day qualification that covers key aspects of sports injury. As well as fundamental lifesaving skills, this course includes key sports topics such as return to play decisions, managing specialist sports kit, managing blows to the body and other sport-related first aid concerns.
What you will learn:
- Basic life support procedures in a sporting context.
- Sport injury and pitchside return to play decisions.
- How to manage blows to the body.
- How to manage possible compartment syndrome.
- How to manage other common sporting injuries.
- Decisions made for a player to return or cease to play.
- How to manage specialist sports equipment e.g. gum shields and helmets.
- When you should and shouldn’t use ice.
- Other sports-related first aid concerns.
Who should attend:
- Those over 16 years of age who want to learn how to administer first aid to sport-related injuries.
Course Dates:
TBC
Course Cost:
£130.00
Course Venue:
The Edge, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT
This course will be available to book shortly. In the meantime, sign up for our emails to receive updates and news for when all of our courses will be live.
For more information please contact the Coach Education Team:
E: coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk
T: 0113 343 0211
Kinesiology Taping and Strapping
Kinesiology Taping and Strapping
Kinesiology Taping & Strapping has taken the professional sporting world by storm. On this course, you will learn how to stabilise a specific area of instability, off-load the pain through ‘decompression’, improve performance and control swelling using tailored Kinesiology Taping techniques.
Who should attend:
- Coaches
- First-aiders
- Athletes who want to achieve simple, safe effective relief from muscular strains and ligament/joint sprains.
- Those over 16 years of age with an interest in sports taping and strapping.
Course Date:
TBC
Course Cost:
£100
Venue:
The Edge, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT
This course will be available to book shortly. In the meantime, sign up for our emails to receive updates and news of when all of our courses will be live.
For more information please contact the Coach Education Team:
E: coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk
T: 0113 343 0211
SCUK Safeguarding and Protecting Children
SCUK Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop
This three hour Safeguarding and Protecting Young People workshop will raise awareness of the common signs of abuse and poor practice alongside providing you with the tools you need to deal with issues sensitively, appropriately and effectively should they arise during your coaching career.
What you will learn:
- How to provide children and young people with a positive and enriching sporting experience.
- How to recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms of child abuse and poor practice.
- How to take appropriate action if concerns about a child arise.
Who should attend:
Those over 16 years of age with an interest in learning about safeguarding and protecting children.
Course Dates:
TBC
Course Cost:
£35.00
Venue:
University of Leeds Business School, Maurice Keyworth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 1AN
This course will be available to book shortly. In the meantime, sign up for our emails to receive updates and news for when all of our courses will be live.
For more information please contact the Coach Education Team:
E: coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk
T: 0113 343 0211
Sports Taping and Strapping
Sports Taping and Strapping
This Sports Taping & Strapping course covers the treatment and taping techniques for over 15 different sporting injuries. You will learn key methods associated with sports taping and, on completion of the course, will receive a technique DVD which is an invaluable learning tool aimed to support you once certified.
What you will learn:
- Key techniques associated with sports taping.
- Techniques to help re-educate poor posture.
Other techniques covered include: Achilles tendon support, patella instability, lumbar spine unloading, shoulder retraction, ‘tennis elbow’ and wrist stability.
Who should attend:
- Those qualified, or working towards a qualification, in sports massage.
- Therapists looking to play an active role in the management of sports injuries.
- Those seeking a career in sports medicine.
- Those over 16 years of age with an interest in sports taping and strapping.
Course Dates:
TBC
Course Cost:
£100
Course Venue:
The Edge, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT
This course will be available to book shortly. In the meantime, sign up for our emails to receive updates and news of when all of our courses will be live.
For more information please contact the Coach Education Team:
T: 0113 343 0211
E: coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk
Fundamentals of First Aid
Fundamentals of First Aid
Knowing what to do in an emergency situation is vital. This three hour intensive first aid course is designed to equip you with fundamental life savings skills that are essential when faced with a casualty.
What you will learn:
- How to assess the situation in an emergency
- How to administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious
- How to administer CPR
- How to treat a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
- How to treat a casualty who is suffering from shock
Who should attend:
if you are over 16 years old and want to learn how to administer basic first aid to an adult or infant then this is the course for you.
Course Date:
TBC
Course Cost:
£40.00
Venue:
The Edge, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 9JT
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For more information please contact the Coach Education Team:
E: coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk
T: 0113 343 0211
Principles of Coaching Sport
Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport
Overview
This 1st4sport Level 2 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport has been designed to enable learners to study both the theoretical and practical aspects of coaching sport and offers learners the opportunity to promote their knowledge and understanding of:
- The fundamentals of coaching sport
- How to develop participants through coaching sport
- Supporting participants’ lifestyle through coaching sport
- The principles of safe and equitable coaching practice.
Prerequisites:
Learners are required to be aged 14 years or over, prior to registration.
Please note: The Level 1 qualification is not a pre-requisite for the Level 2 course
Course Dates
TBC
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Price – £170.00
Venue – Gryphon Sports Centre, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT
National Governing Body Awards
ECB Certificate in Coaching Young People & Adults (Level 2)
Course Overview
The Young People and Adults’ Certificate is designed to develop candidates’ coaching skills and knowledge base, allowing them to deliver the game of cricket to developing players in a fun and enjoyable way. This qualification allows coaches to work independently with clubs or schools.
Coaching young people and adults is a challenging and enormously rewarding role within the coaching pathway. Players need expertise, support and passion at every level of their development; this course is designed with your players’ needs at its core.
Who is this course for?
This course is open to coaches who are going to coach young people and adults in ‘open age’ cricket. They may be new coaches, existing UKCC Level 1 or children’s coaches who wish to access young person and adult specific content.
A CRB check completed through the ECB is required as part of this course, this will be discussed and completed during the course.
Pre-Requisites
Candidates are required to have a valid First Aid certificate completed within the last three years prior to the first day of the course.
Dates and Times:
TBC
Course Cost: £285.00
Venue: The Edge, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT.
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For more information please contact the Coach Education Team:
E: coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk
T: 0113 343 0211
ECB Cricket Coach Support Worker Course (Level 1)
ECB Cricket Coach Support Worker Course (L1)
Course Overview
This course is designed to help to develop your confidence and equip you with the knowledge, understanding and applied skills to assist a qualified coach in a coaching session and create a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming player-centred environment.
Who Should Attend?
Individuals aged 16 or over who wish to assist ECB qualified coaches in the delivery of high quality practical cricket coaching sessions within a club environment.
Course Date:
TBC
Time:
9.30 am – 4.00pm.
Venue:
The Edge, University of Leeds
Cost:
£40.00
The course is part of the Coach Education programme for Yorkshire. Candidates should have the following in place before certification (not enrolment): ECB DBS/CRB, 16 years of age.
NOTE: There will be online activities which include a Safeguarding Young Cricketers course.
For more information please contact the Coach Education team at coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk or on 0113 343 0211.
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Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching)
Course Overview
The Swim England Level 1 Award in Teaching Swimming (Assistant) (RQF) is a vocational qualification offering a practical learning programme, challenging the learner and providing them with the skills and confidence needed to contribute to a specific role.
This qualification will provide the learner with an introduction to the knowledge, skills and understanding of safe and ethical principles for effective teaching practices in aquatics.
It will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills needed to actively support a more senior qualified teacher in the delivery of a pre-prepared session within an aquatic environment.
This qualification is for those learners who:
- Would like or require an introduction to teaching in the aquatic environment
- Are seeking further career progression within their area of work
- Are seeking to progress towards the Swim England Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming (RQF)
Course Overview
- Understanding the fundamentals of coaching sport
- Understanding the principles of planning coaching activities in sport
- Understanding the principles of conducting coaching activities in sport
- Understanding the principles of evaluating coaching activities in sport
- Planning teaching activities in aquatics
- Conducting teaching activities in aquatics
- Evaluating teaching activities in aquatics
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification and learners are not required to have any prior experience of coaching. Must be 16 years or older.
Price:
£360
Dates:
TBC
Candidates must attend every day of the course.
Times:
8:00am-5pm on all days.
Venue:
The Edge, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS29JT.
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For more information please contact Rachel, our Social Sport and Coach Education Coordinator at:
coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk / 0113 343 0211
Professional Fitness and Leisure Industry Qualifications
RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification with AED
RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification (with AED)
Being a lifeguard offers a fantastic foundation to a career in the leisure industry. The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is now universally recognised as the industry standard. This course will prepare you to become a lifeguard working in a leisure environment where teamwork is an everyday necessity.
What you will learn:
- Knowledge of water safety and pool emergency practices.
- Understanding the principles of the Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.
- Knowledge of pool rescue equipment.
- Practical rescue skills.
- Practical and theoretical CPR skills.
- Practical and theoretical first aid knowledge and skills.
Who should attend:
- Anyone over 16 years of age who is able to complete the pre-requisites outlined below.
What opportunities does this create?
The NPLQ qualification will enable you to seek work in the leisure industry, holiday parks and private hotels with swimming pools.
Course Dates (must be available for all dates within the chosen course):
11/08/18
12/08/18
18/08/18
19/08/18
25/08/18
26/08/18
Course Cost: £225.00
Venue:
The Edge, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT.
Pre-requisites:
You must be able to consecutively:
- Jump or dive into deep water
- Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
- Swim 200 meters continuously, 100 meters on their front and then 100 metres on their back in deep water.
- Tread water for 30 seconds.
- Surface dive to the floor of the pool.
- Climb out unaided without ladder or steps and where the pool design permits.
Please be aware of these prerequisites for the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification before registering.
Candidates will be tested on these prerequisites on the first day of the course and failure to complete these will result in removal from the course. Candidates who are removed from the course will not be entitled to a refund.
This course will be available to book shortly. In the meantime, sign up for our emails to receive updates and news for when all of our courses will be live.
For further information please contact the Coach Education Team:
E: coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk
T: 0113 343 0211
Level 2 Award Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport
Level 2 Award in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport
Strength and Conditioning is growing in popularity thanks to its use of resistance training and endurance conditioning to enhance and improve performance. This 1st4Sport qualification is designed to benefit you through the practical and theoretical aspects of coaching strength and conditioning for sport. The course includes how to effectively plan, conduct and evaluate strength and conditioning for sport coaching sessions for participants of all ages.
What you will learn:
- How to coach and design speed, movement and agility programmes for athletes of all sports.
- How to plan a basic strength, hypertrophy and power programme for an athlete.
- How to develop your coaching skills to be an effective practitioner.
When can this qualification be used:
- To gain employment as a strength and conditioning coach for sport.
- To complement your existing skill set in your fitness instructor or personal training role.
- To develop your CV for employment in the sport, recreation and allied occupations industry.
- As a progression towards the Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport
- To gain exposure to the Strength and Conditioning Network
- To act as REPs CPD points.
Who Should Attend:
- Those 17 years of age or above with an interest in the principles of coaching strength and conditioning.
- You must be available to attend all dates in order to successfully complete the course.
Course Dates:
TBC
Course Cost: £320.00
Venue: The Edge, University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT.
Pre-requisites:
You are required to have a valid First Aid certificate completed within three years prior to the course start date. If you aren’t first aid qualified, we offer the following courses that can be completed alongside your Strength and Conditioning Qualification:
- Fundamentals of First Aid
- First Aid for Sport & Active Leisure
Please note: You do not require the level one qualification to take part in this course.
This course will be available to book shortly. In the meantime, sign up for our emails to receive updates and news for when all of our courses will be live.
For more information please contact the Coach Education Team:
E: coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk
T: 0113 343 0211
Diploma in Sports Massage
Diploma in Sports Massage
Overview
The Diploma in Sports Massage qualification is held over six days, concentrating on the practical elements and the fundamental aspects of sports massage.
The course is accredited by Active Foundation providing candidates with the relevant knowledge and experience to carry out sports massage treatment at a professional level. Membership to Active Associates is included in the cost of the course.
What you will learn:
• A variety of massage techniques.
• How to apply the techniques to the different areas of the body.
• How to use sports and remedial massage in different contexts and settings.
• How to perform an effective consultation with a client.
• An understanding of the professional standards required of a massage therapist.
Pre-requisites
Candidates must have prior knowledge of anatomy and physiology either from a degree in a relevant area or previous qualifications and experience.
Course Dates:
TBC
Price: £550
Venue: University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT
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Accelerated Intern Development Course (Strength and Conditioning)
Accelerated Intern Development Course
This Accelerated Intern Development Course is specifically aimed at those wanting to get the most out of an applied Strength and Conditioning Internship. Students will be taught key skills and areas of knowledge which are crucial to helping them thrive in an internship.
The course is suitable for Sport Science students at The University of Leeds, who are already involved with, or looking to become involved in an applied internship at a University or Professional Sports Club.
The course will focus on elements such as:
- How to design and deliver effective warm-ups.
- How to coach key lifts and correct technique faults.
- An introduction to power training for sports performance.
- How to administer circuit training for sports performance.
- Energy system development for sports performance.
Course Dates: (All June)
TBC
Times:
9am-4pm each day.
This course is free for University of Leeds student interns ONLY
Pre-requisites:
1st4Sport Level 2 in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport (or due to be completed in June 2018).
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Coach Education team at coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk
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Opportunities
Coach Education Activators
Student Coach Education Activators
The University of Leeds offers a highly comprehensive sport programme with a strong focus on all aspects including performance, social/recreational and leadership. With this sport programme developing and expanding each year it is necessary to have a workforce capable to dealing with this demand. Therefore, we are looking to develop and promote the current Coach Education Programme at the University by increasing the current awareness of the students, particularly focussing on those in sports clubs as this will be particularly beneficial to those involved. The aims of the Coach Education Programme are to give students the opportunity to develop important skills and gain qualifications within all areas of sport whether this is coaching/teaching, refereeing/umpiring and performance support. We already have a wide range of students participating in all of these courses but we want to ensure that no one is missing out on the substantial programme we have on offer encompassing courses ranging from Taping and Strapping and Sports Massage to Cricket Coaching and Football Refereeing. We would like to do this by actively promoting all courses to sports clubs within the University and develop the Coach Education pathway available to students.
In order for the importance of the Coach Education programme to be expressed amongst the University sports clubs and across the Degree Programmes we offer at the University we need enthusiastic, organised, confident individuals that are able to build relationships quickly with team mates and are passionate for their sport and society to be able to promote this programme.
Necessary skills and qualities for the role:
- Enthusiastic and passionate for their sport and express this within your club.
- Organised
- Confident- to be able to give public announcements amongst peers
- Able to build good relationships with team mates quickly
- Have a good reputation within your club
- Committed to trainings and matches
- Understand the importance of athlete development within a club
- Have access and ability to post on club social media pages
- Good time management skills
Key responsibilities of the role:
- To work closely with the Coach Education Co-ordinator and provide high quality levels of support
- Actively promote all Coach Education courses within your club through social media, training sessions, matches, GIAG, flyers.
- Actively promote Coach Education courses within your society and halls.
- Expected to support the Coach Education stall at Fresher’s Fair/Promote the Coach Education programme at your club stall
- To collect detailed feedback from individuals at your club about coach education courses they have attended
- Actively recruit participants for Coach Education courses
- To work closely with members within your club and report to the Coach Education Coordinator.
Reward Scheme:
When the Activators actively recommend a course this will be noted on the account for the candidate who signs up to the course. If you actively recommend and get a candidate to sign up to a course in band 1, you will be entitled to £5 off/towards any Coach Education course you wish to do, band 2 will be £15 towards Coach Education courses and band 3 will be £25 towards Coach Education courses to the Activator.
Band 1: Course’s costing <£100 Band 2: Course’s costing £101-£300 Band 3: Course’s costing >£301
Sports Science Students:
For level 1 and 2 Sports Science students this voluntary Coach Education Activator position will count towards your 24 voluntary hours for your Tutorial and Practical Skills Module.
For more information please contact the Coach Education Team
T:0113 343 3003
E: coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk
Post Course Pathways
We will support you with your post course development both with internal and external opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book onto a course?
Please take a look at all our course information above, when you’re ready to book follow the links to the online store. Here you can book your place and pay for your course.
Please take time to read the course descriptions carefully as candidates must ensure that they meet all the course pre-requisite criteria before applying for a course.
If you provide false information or do not meet the course pre-requisites you will be asked to leave the course.
Is there a closing date for each course?
Courses will be available to book up until a week prior to the course start date, this is to allow for candidate documents to be created. As there are limited candidate places available, a course will be taken offline once it is full.
What do I do if I want to book more than one course?
If you wish to book on to more than one course please logout and log back in again between purchases. If you wish to book a large quantity of course spaces, please contact a member of the Coach Education team by emailing coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk.
What do I do if I have paid but can no longer attend the course?
When booking a course the named candidate is making a commitment to attend all dates in that programme. If, after payment, a candidate cannot attend for any reason including illness or injury, the candidate will not be entitled to a refund unless a doctor’s note is provided. Each candidate’s course fee is committed to hire of facilities, course tutors, course material and administration cost which are not recoupable from the service providers.
If you are unable to attend, to avoid loss of payment, you can find another candidate to take your place. If a replacement is found, you are to notify the Coach Education team (coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk) 7 days before the course start date. A £5 administration fee is charged for changing the name of the candidate on the course register.
What happens if there are insufficient numbers on a course?
The Coach Education team will do everything they can to ensure a course runs, however, should the need for cancellation arise, you will be informed 4 days prior to the course start date. If the same course is due to run at a later date, you can either transfer to that course or receive a full refund.
When will I receive my course certification?
On successful completion of the course, and once an address has been provided, certification will be posted out in the weeks prior to the course end date. Some courses require the completion of voluntary hours before the qualification can be awarded so please refer to the ‘course information’ section to determine whether this applies.
PLEASE NOTE: A permanent home address is required before the University of Leeds will send out certificates; term time addresses will not be accepted.
Where can I park if I am driving to the course?
If you are attending a Coach Education Course at the University of Leeds campus, free parking can be arranged for you at The Edge. To secure a parking space, please email coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk with the name of the course that you are attending and your vehicle registration number a minimum of 5 days prior to the course start date.
Am I entitled to a discount?
University of Leeds Sport and Exercise Science students in levels 1 and 2 are entitled to a subsidy of 50% of the course price, up to a maximum of £100, from their school.
Candidates must present their certificate and student card by 17:00 on Friday 29th June 2018 to the Sports Development Office in The Edge, in order to access the 50% which will be refunded on completion of the course.
Online Store
To check course availability and to book please visit the online store.
Further Information
If you require any further information please contact Rachel Wilson, Social Sport and Coach Education Coordinator by emailing coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk.
Policies and Procedures:
Parking Information for Coach Education Candidates:
If you are booked onto a Coach Education course at the University of Leeds and wish to park on campus, you must send you registration plate details to the Coach Education Team at coacheducation@leeds.ac.uk at least 5 working days before the course start date to be eligible for free parking on weekends and after 4pm weekdays. If not, you will be expected to pay or you will receive a fine.
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