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BAB Coach Level 1 Award as at April 2004

Taken from the BAB Coaching Manual Version 1 April 2004

4. 1 Coach Level 1

4.1.1 This award is for students intending to instruct without supervision at club level. Candidates must:

- Be 18 years or over when registered for the course.
- Be recommended by their Association and possess the necessary technical knowledge in aikido and hold a minimum grade of 1st Kyu. [Note our Association requirement is 1st Dan]
- Attend a Level 1 Coach course, approved by the Board, which will comprise a minimum of 12 hours (with a minimum of 9 hours theory).
- Successfully complete an assessment period of peer coaching of approximately twenty minutes duration.
- Obtain BAB approved Professional Indemnity insurance cover prior to commencement of the coaching course.

4.1.2 The course will cover the following topics:

The function and role of the Board in relation to Associations.
The functions of the Coach.
The responsibilities of the Coach.
The principles of teaching and learning.
Coaching methods.
Coaching children.
Child protection.
Improving technique.
How the body works.
Principles of training.
Planning and practice.
Risk assessment and emergency procedures.
Prevention and rehabilitation of injury.
Equity in sport.

4.1.3 An assessment of coaching ability will be made by an approved Coach Tutor throughout the course during both the theoretical and practical sessions.

4.1.4 Candidates will be expected to bring an outline of their personal coaching experience.

4.1.5 Assessment Criteria.......The candidate must demonstrate:

Application of current coaching theory.
Effective Communication.
Safety and 'Duty of Care'.
Lesson Structure and Progression.
Relevance of content to ability level.
In addition any candidate may have to satisfy any specific requirements laid down by their own Association.

4.1.6 First Aid - Click to see seperate page

4.1.7 Upon satisfying these requirements and having a satisfactory assessment from the Coach Tutor, the Coach Tutor will enter a 'pass' on the course register before passing the register to the BAB CAO for certification action.

4.1.8 Certificates of competence will then be issued via Association CLOs.

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