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Coaching

Purpose

The Coaches Bridging Course is aimed at introducing instructors to coaching.

Pre-requisite

Candidates must be in possession of a Learn to Swim Instructors certificate.

Course Enrollment

Candidates must contact the Provincial Liaison Officer in the area to make an appointment for their course enrollment. Upon enrollment candidates must produce their:

  • CPR Certificate
  • Certified Copy of their ID
  • Two ID size photo’s (colour)
  • Course Fee R 1000.00

In turn candidates will receive a Course Manual.

Duration

2 – 3 x Day Training program from 08:00 - 16:30.
Consult your Provincial Liaison Officer for scheduled dates.

Assessments

Candidates will be required to log 200 hrs with a coach mentor (list of mentors will be provided).
A log book must be kept and signed off by the mentor after each Training session.

Certification

Once all requirements have been successfully completed candidates will be awarded with a certificate.

Registration

Officials are required to register with SSA annually, through their Provincial Association.

Module Outline

  1. Life Skills
  2. H.I.V & Aids
  3. Introduction to Coaching
  4. Teaching Strokes (4 Fina strokes)
    • Freestyle
    • Backstroke
    • Breaststroke
    • Butterfly
    • The Individual Medley
  5. Basic Coaching Principles
    • Basic Coaching Terminology
    • Energy System
    • Season Planning
    • Coaching Principles for Young Swimmers
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