Here is some more information about the course.

The 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rounders is the first qualification within our new coaching structure. The new courses replace the old NRA Level 1 and NRA 2 courses which are no longer available.

About the Course:

The 2 day course provides the knowledge for Assistant coaches (working alongside a more qualified NRA Level 2 or UKCC Level 2 Coach) to deliver rounders activities.

The course at The Grange School in Aylesbury will run on Sunday 30th January and Sunday February 7th. Coaches will need to attend both days.

What are the benefits of doing this course?

To provide you with an introduction to the principles and practices of coaching safe and ethical rounders activities to adults and young people. The qualification will help you to understand how to deliver aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision of more qualified coaches.

By successfully completing a Level 1 coaching qualification, as part of a UKCC endorsed coach education programme, coaches will be able to:

- Prepare for the delivery of coaching activities
- Deliver prepared activities of the coaching sessions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of coaching activities

What will I learn?

On successful completion of the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rounders, you
should be able to:
- establish working relationships with the participants and others
- establish a safe working environment
- prepare for activities, taking into account participants' needs and motives
- contribute to the creation of a safe working environment
- prepare the participants for the coaching activities
- deliver prepared activities
- support participants' behaviour
- conclude the activities
- review the activities
- contribute to the evaluation of participants
- develop personal practice continuously.

The course will be split over 8 modules (2 day course with a minimum of 1 week between the 1st and 2nd day)

Who can attend?

Candidates need to be at least 15 years old to register for and attend the course; however candidates cannot be certified for the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rounders until they are 16 years of age.

What will I receive?

Level 1 Coaching Handbook
Level 1 Skills Cards
Small Games Cards

How much does the award cost?

£195

NOTE: Candidates may be able to apply for funding to reduce the cost of the courses. Please see the Funding/Bursaries section of the Rounders England website.

How do I apply?

Please contact Siân Barnett at rounders England for an application form on: Sian.Barnett@roundersengland.co.uk