VISION: To achieve sporting excellence through exquisite training leading to world class athletes ........................................................................MISSION: To improve sports in the Maldives by achieving sporting excellence, enhancing national image and developing sporting professionals through sports education and scientific approaches.

Certificate 1 in Coaching Swimming


Goals of the course

Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Swimming is the first qualification on the coaching swimming ladder designed for people seeking entry into the profession of coaching swimming. The qualification is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the practical and theoretical aspects of coaching swimming. This qualification is intended to provide the beginner coach with an introduction to the knowledge, skills and understanding of the safe and ethical principles for effective coaching practices in swimming. It will equip the trainer with the knowledge and tools to actively support a more senior qualified, experienced coach of swimming at any level and the delivery of pre-prepared sessions.

Further this qualification is for those learners who:
·   would like or require an introduction to coaching in a swimming environment.
·         are seeking a career within this area
·         are seeking to progress to higher levels of coaching in swimming.

Objectives of the course
·        Promote and establish working relationships and high standards of behavior with swimmers, other coaches, parents and officials in the overall development of swimming.
·         Demonstrate an ability to safely prepare, support and conclude swimming coaching sessions/activities using pre-planned session plans.
·         Demonstrate an understanding of:
o   Generic coaching skills
o   Sport specific coaching skills
o   Coach and performer/swimmer development
o   Good practice in coaching ethics
o   Healthy and safety
o   Basic introduction to swimming
·         Demonstrate and ability to identify and adapt swimming coaching sessions/activities for a variety of different age groups and abilities
·         Indentify an awareness of further personal development opportunities in this discipline, including coaching, administration and officiating.

 Course Structure

Code
Subject/module
Guided Learning Hours
Self-study/other
Credit points
Mandatory Units

1
Understanding the fundamentals of coaching sport
6
6
1.2
2
Understanding the principles of planning coaching activities in sport
10
10
2.0
3
Understanding the principles of conducting coaching activities in sport
10
10
2.0
4
Understanding the principles of evaluating coaching activities in sport
7
7
1.4
5
Planning coaching activities in swimming
6
6
1.2
6
Conducting coaching activities in swimming
6
6
1.2
7
Evaluating coaching activities in swimming
5
5
1.0

Total
50
50
10

Entry Criteria
·          Should have passed grade 7 at a government recognized school
·           16 years old and ability to communicate in English and Dhivehi.