Triathlon Scotland - Open Water Coaching CPD

The British Triathlon Open Water workshop is a one-day coaching CPD workshop containing a mix of practical and classroom activities aimed primarily at coaches who currently deliver or would like to deliver coached open water sessions.

You can read a full overview of the Open Water Coaching CPD Module here.

As well as getting hands-on practical experience coaching a group of open water swimmers, you will also cover:

• The types of activities that can go into an open water session and how to integrate these into a session plan
• The health and safety of open water coaching and what to look for in a venue when delivering open water sessions
• Coaching skills for effective open water session delivery
• How to effectively manage a safety team and gaining an insight on how to best work with them.

Please note – on completion of the Open Water CPD Workshop you will be required to deliver within your qualification remit:

• Level 1 and trainee Level 2 coaches can only assist open water swim sessions under direct supervision from Level 2 or above coach.
• Qualified Level 2 and above coaches are insured to deliver open water swim sessions independently.

Pre-requisites

• Minimum Level 1 Triathlon Coach
• Valid British Triathlon Home Nation membership

Course Overview

The delivery of this course includes:

• Classroom Session (at Willowgate) - 27 May 2023 @ 10:30 - 15:00
• Practical Session (at Willowgate) - 27 May 2023 @ 15:30 -17:30

Additionally, you will also have access to an online resource bank with further technical information and resources to support learning and understanding of open water swim coaching.

Venue: Willowgate Activity Centre Stockgreen Lodge, Lairwell, Perth PH2 7JU

Cost:  The total cost for the Open Water Coaching CPD Module is £65.

Please email pastycraig@triathlonscotland.org if you have any questions in relation to the sessions. 

Full Terms and Conditions For Triathlon Scotland Coach CPD sessions can be found here: http://www.triathlonscotland.org/coach/development/coach-development-booking-tcs/