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1st4Sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football

Please read below for more in-depth information on the 1st4Sport Level 3 Certficate In Coaching Football.

Scroll down for specific course dates in the Nottinghamshire area; if you wish to download an application form please click on the links on the right of the page.

COURSE OUTLINES

Eligibility:
• The course is open to anyone aged 17 and above.
• It is essential that you have completed your 1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching (evidence is required of this when applying)
• The physical aspects of the course are demanding so it is desirable that you have a good standard of fitness and playing ability.

Resources:
1st 4 Sport Candidate Pack
FA Handbook (HB)
FA Unit summary and task sheets
FA Course programme

Course of Learning:
Will be conducted by the course tutor (internal assessor)

Theory:
This will be detailed on the course programme

Practical:
The practical sessions will cover:

• Functional practices
• Phases of play practices
• Small sided games

You will play in the sessions and also have the opportunity to coach your colleagues. This will allow the course tutor to feed back to individuals and the group to enable you to identify strengths and weaknesses and then design personal action plans.

FA Safeguarding Children in Football:
Unless otherwise included in the course, you must provide evidence of attending this course (must be the FA’s course). If you need to sign up for a course click here to see where the courses are in Nottinghamshire.

FA Emergency Aid:
Unless otherwise included in the course, you must provide evidence of attending this course and this can be The FA’s course, St. Johns Ambulance or Red Cross. If you need to sign up for a course click here to see where the courses are in Nottinghamshire.

Distance Learning:
You will be required to do the following homework:

• Complete all the course tasks and formulate your candidate pack for assessment.
• Conduct a minimum of 16 hours of verified coaching, supported by session’s plans and evaluations.
• Work to your action plan as discussed with your course tutor.

Support Sessions:
In between the course of learning and the final assessment you will need to attend support sessions which will focus on practical and theory issues in order to assist you in preparation for your final assessment.

Final Assessment:
You will need to submit your completed candidate pack for assessment three weeks prior to the assessment date. The tutor will assess the pack (independent assessor).

You will receive your final assessment topics and you will then meet with the assessor to discuss your pack and any questions you have with regards to your topics.

Practical:
You will be required to attend a minimum of two full days where you will need to plan and deliver:

• A Functional practice or phase of play practice
• A small sided game

Theory/Oral Interview:
Once all coaching sessions have been completed, candidates will have personal interviews with the external assessor who will inform you of the final decision and discuss your action plan to develop.

(At present there are no L3CCF courses, please keep an eye on this page as courses are regularly added!)

All L3CCF courses are £350 per candidate, or £300 if the candidate is part of an FA Charter Standard Club.