The Coach Award is designed for people who wish to coach paddlers who want to
gain/improve paddlesport skills within their chosen discipline. This may include, for
example, technical/tactical skill development, physical/psychological development,
developing independent paddlers, or supporting athletes at competitions.
The following (Level 3 endorsed) pathways are available:
Canoe and Kayak (Sheltered Water) Coach Awards
● Canoe Coach (Sheltered Water)
● Kayak Coach (Sheltered Water)
● Canoe and Kayak Coach (Sheltered Water)
Discipline Specific Coach Awards
● Freestyle Coach
● Open Water Canoe Coach
● Open Water Canoe Coach (Advanced Water)
● Polo Coach
● Racing Coach (Sheltered Water)
● Racing Coach (Moderate Inland Water)
● Sea Kayak Coach
● Sea Kayak Coach (Advanced Water)
● Slalom Coach (Grade 1/2)
● Slalom Coach (Grade 2/3)
● Surf Kayak Coach
● Surf Kayak Coach (Advanced Water)
● Stand Up Paddleboard Coach (Open Water)
● Stand Up Paddleboard Coach (Sheltered Water)
● Stand Up Paddleboard Coach (White Water)
● Stand Up Paddleboard Coach (Race)
● White Water Canoe Coach
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● White Water Canoe Coach (Advanced Water)
● White Water Kayak Coach
● White Water Kayak Coach (Advanced Water)
● Wild Water Racing Coach
Content
The syllabus is based on the knowledge, understanding and skills that the coaches
need to ensure the athletes/learners in their care are appropriately provided for. This
includes:
● Assessing athlete/learner performance and needs,
● Designing and delivering progressive practice/training sessions to meet these
needs,
● Managing safety,
● Creating an enjoyable motivating learning environment,
● Skills to support your own personal learning and professional development
BCAB Level 3 Coach Award (603/7222/9)
- Provided by British Canoeing Awarding Body
Pre-requisites
- Yes
- 10 CPD Points
- Professional Standards: Coach
- Awarding Organisation Partner (AO)
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