This module supports coaches in developing a wider understanding of the technical and tactical demands of the discipline as well as developing knowledge in planning, and the physical and psychological demands of the discipline. Learning will include an exploration of skill acquisition in context. The learning experience will be both supportive and challenging, bringing coaches together to collaborate and create.
This is the second module in the Coach Award, but it can be accessed as a standalone module for some qualified coaches.
What can I do once I have completed this module?
You will be able to deliver more advanced techniques in your discipline, with more approaches to apply with your riders to really support their development in the discipline. You can find out more about the specific technical syllabus for each discipline.
What will I learn?
This module follows Introduction to Coaching and really starts to explore approaches to coaching and skill acquisition in different contexts.
You will have some e-learning theory which follows from Introduction to Coaching, as well as introducing new ideas to discuss in seminars and on the development days with your peers. You will also be expected to coach a group of riders in your context throughout the course, to apply and develop your practice.
There will be opportunities to share this coaching experience with your peers using an online space (The Hub) for collaborative learning.
Who can access it?
Active qualified coaches who are curious and motivated to explore new ideas and develop their practice. There will be opportunities to share through discussion and a collaborative online space, creating a community of coaching experience. The learning is designed to support coaches in participation, development and performance domains.
Coaches should be immersed in the discipline and if working through the pathway they will have completed the Introduction to Coaching in their discipline before applying. This will enable them to complete the minimum 100 hours of independent coaching experience required to develop their practice in readiness for this next step.
Coaches should be at least 18 years of age and qualified as Level 1*, Level 2, Level 3 or Club Coach, and have completed approximately 100 hours of coaching in the last 3 years.
*Level 1 coaches must have completed the RPEL (Recognition of Prior Learning or Experience) Introduction to Coaching Cycling course, and meet all other requirements
What is the structure of the course and how long will it take?
The course is an 8-week programme, with a blend of e-learning units to work through independently and complete some tasks in readiness for tutor guided seminars and practical coaching days with your peers in your discipline.
| Weeks 1-2 | E-learning opens | Self-directed learning including some tasks to prepare for seminars and development days. Access to the online collaborative space (The Hub). |
| Week 3 | Virtual Seminar 1 | Tutor led-discussions, introducing skill acquisition and preparing for the first development day. |
| Week 4 | Practical coaching development day 1 | Practical face to face day applying some new approaches, technical understanding and exploring skill acquisition. |
| Weeks 5-8 | Practical Coaching Practice in your own context with your riders | Exploring new ideas and developing practice and technical understanding. |
| Week 6 | Virtual seminar 2 | Sense making from coaching practice and skill acquisition. |
| Week 8 | Final practical coaching development day | Practical face to face day applying more approaches, developing technical understanding and exploring skill acquisition. |
How will I be assessed?
You are required to complete all components of the course, e-learning, seminar attendance and participation in discussions, and coaching on the face-to-face days, as well as coaching in your own context with a group of riders.
As part of a formative assessment the tutor will support with you throughout your learning experience to make a formative assessment of your level of competence and understanding.
What do I need to register?
- Be registered with British Cycling - this is free. If you would like to be insured under British Cycling's Insurance for Coaches, Leaders and Instructors once qualified you will need to join as a British Cycling Member
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have access to a computer and the internet
Please note online booking closes 2 weeks before access to online learning begins.
How much does it cost?
The price varies depending on which discipline is undertaken, please visit the discipline specific course pages on the navigation.
Funding maybe available to support with course costs. Check out our Funding & Bursaries page for more.
Please note that safeguarding and first aid are not included in the course cost, however, first aid is only required if you independently delivering coached activities. Check out our First Aid page for further information. If you want to operate under British Cycling insurance then you'll need to have a paid membership, current safeguarding and first aid.
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