SG-Coach Level 1 (Technical) Swimming Programme

 SG-Coach Level 1 (Technical) Swimming Programme

  • Comprises of SG-Coach L1 Technical component only

Please fill up this interest form so that we will be able to contact you when the registration date approaches: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1g5O0sDS29XoNQsOEkTmyLsL1KxC32Qtx15f-Pacm25M/edit?usp=sharing

Course Description

SG-Coach Level 1 (Technical) Swimming Programme

The SG-Coach Programme aims to prepare aspiring coaches with the knowledge and skills of 'how to coach' and guide one to understand 'why you coach' through the introduction of values education and principles in sport within the local ecosystem.

This course aims to equip and train participants to be effective coaches in Swimming.

The SG-Coach Technical Level 1 curriculum is designed and delivered in a blended learning approach, consisting of face-to-face classroom/pool sessions, and SSA Assessments.

This course emphasises on reflection and feedback as effective coaching techniques in Singapore. Participants will go through online modules, classroom modules, Assessments, and Practicum Attachments. Assessments and Feedback is given throughout the course to encourage active participation and continual learning.

This SG-Coach Programme is created in partnership with CoachSG and NROC.

You will be awarded Singapore Coach Excellence Programme Swimming Level One (Technical) Certificate upon completion of all requirements of this course.

Practical Modules Covered:

  • Lesson Planning and Risk Assessment
  • Effective Coaching Practices & Strategies
  • Hydrodynamics in Swimming
  • Swimming Proficiency Assessment
  • Coaching Swimming (Mock Assessment)
  • In-Course Micro-Coaching Assessment (Upon Completion of all required modules)
  • Practicum Attachments with appointed attachment centres (Upon Completion of all required modules)
  • Final Coaching Assessment (Upon completion of Attachment)

Please note that you are required to have 100% attendance in order to fulfill the course requirements. You will be awarded Singapore Coach Excellence Programme Swimming Level One (Technical) Certificate upon completion of all requirements of this course.

Sessions/Modules

Date (Day)

Time

Location

Course Briefing

TBC

7pm to 730pm

Virtual Zoom

Swim Proficiency Assessment

(Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Frontcrawl)

TBC

7pm to 9pm

TBC (Pool)

Lesson Planning and Risk Assessment

TBC

7pm to 9pm

TBC (Classroom)

Effective Coaching Practices & Strategies

TBC

7pm to 9pm

TBC (Pool)

Hydrodynamics in Swimming

TBC

 

7pm to 9pm

TBC (Pool)

Coaching Swimming (Mock Assessment)

TBC

7pm to 9pm

TBC (Pool)

In-Course Micro-Coaching Assessment

To be booked Separately

7pm to 9pm

TBC (Pool)

Practicum Attachment

Upon approval of SAQ and appointed attachment centre

-

Location of Attachment

Final Coaching Assessment

To be booked Separately

-

Location of Attachment

*Please take note that the dates are not in chronological order

Please ensure to complete the following course prerequisites:

  • All Participants will be required to register as a TeachSSA/CoachSSA Member. (For course tracking purposes)
  • Age (18 years and above – according to calendar year)
  • Lifesaving Certificate 1 & above (within 3 years validity)

Please fill up this interest form so that we will be able to contact you when the intake date approaches: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1g5O0sDS29XoNQsOEkTmyLsL1KxC32Qtx15f-Pacm25M/edit?usp=sharing

For local coaches holding foreign certifications, we have a waiver/exemption program available. This initiative aims to recognize the skills and experience of swimming teachers or coaches who possess equivalent accreditation and have taught or coached swimming in Singapore. πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬

*This is a SkillsFuture Credit-eligible course & UTAP claimable.