FA Level 2 Course Outline:
Resources:
FA Candidate Pack(CP)
FA Handbook(HB)
Unit summary and task sheets
Course Programme
Initial Week of Training:
Will be conducted by the Course Tutor (Coach Educator/Internal Assessor)
Theory:
This will be detailed on the course programme
Practical:
The practical sessions will cover:
• Skill practices
• 1v1; 2v2; 3v3
• Small sided games (6v6)
You will play in the sessions and also have the opportunity to coach your colleagues allowing your course tutor to feedback to you and the group enabling you to identify strengths and weaknesses and then design personal action plans.
FA Safeguarding Children In Football:
Unless otherwise included in the Course, you must provide evidence of attending the FA Safeguarding Children In Football workshop (must be the FA’s course). If you need to sign up for a workshop please contact Paul at the Herefordshire FA on 01432 342179 or email paul.carpenter@herefordshirefa.com
FA Emergency Aid:
Unless otherwise included in the Course, you must provide evidence of attending this course and this can be The FA’s course, St. Johns Ambulance or Red Cross. If you need to sign up for a FA Emergency Aid course please contact Paul at the Herefordshire FA on 01432 342179 or email paul.carpenter@herefordshirefa.com
Distance Learning:
You will be required to do the following homework:
Complete the course tasks and formulate your Candidate Pack for Assessment.
Conduct a minimum of 16 hours of verified coaching , supported by session plans and evaluations.
Work to your Action Plan as discussed with your Course Tutor.
Support Sessions:
In between the initial week of traing and the final assessment you will need to attend support sessions which will focus on practical, theory and portfolio issues in order to assist you in preparation for your final assessment.
Final Assessment:
You will need to submit your completed candidate pack for assessment three weeks prior to the assessment date. The Tutor will assess the pack (External Assessor).
You will receive your final assessment topics and you will then meet with the assessor to discuss your candidate portfolio.
Practical Assessments:
You will be required to attend two full days where you will need to plan and deliver:
• A skill practice or 1v 1; 2 v 2; 3 v 3 practice
• A small sided game (6 v 6)
Theory/Oral Interview:
Once all the coaching sessions have been completed, candidates will have personal interviews with the External Assessor who will inform you of the final decision and discuss your action plan to develop.
To find out more about the FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football course please click on the course links to the right or contact Paul Carpenter on 01432 342179 or email paul.carpenter@herefordshirefa.com