British Canoeing – Core Training.

The Core Coach Training and Discipline Specific Training courses focus, in the main, on HOW to coach.
Coaches who have a strong base of background knowledge of the discipline that they wish to coach are
better placed to be able to make the most of this learning opportunity. This provides the Coach with a range of content of WHAT to coach.

For coaches who will be performing their role from the water, this includes strong personal paddling skills and practiced rescue skills. There is specific guidance in Appendix 2 for coaches following the Sheltered Water options.

Coaches should speak to the course provider if unsure. If this background knowledge requires further
development it can be action planned following the training course, and coaches have the option to repeat elements of training to support their continued development if required.

What are the Prerequisites?

• Full Home Nation Association Membership
• You will also need a base level of knowledge about the discipline(s) you wish to coach; this provides the content of WHAT you will be coaching. Whilst the British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor eLearning covers the expected prior knowledge of the HOW to coach content. Your course provider can provide further guidance.

What do we cover?
Through a practical based course you will explore different approaches to coaching, understanding and enabling learning, and some core coaching skills. You will also be supported in evolving your personal coaching development plan to enable you to take your learning into practice after the course.