SG-Coach Level 1 (Technical) Swimming Programme

We are happy to announce that we will be conducting a SG-Coach Level 1 (Technical) Swimming Programme in the 3rd quarter of 2023

  • Level 1 Technical – comprises SG-Coach L1 Technical component only

Please fill up using this interest form in order for us to contact you when the intake 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
  • 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

30th June 2023 (Friday)

7pm to 730pm

Virtual Zoom

Swim Proficiency Assessment

(Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Frontcrawl)

3rd July 2023 (Monday)

7pm to 9pm

TBC

Lesson Planning and Risk Assessment

5th July 2023 (Wednesday)

7pm to 9pm

TBC

Effective Coaching Practices & Strategies

11th July 2023 (Tuesday)

7pm to 9pm

TBC

Hydrodynamics in Swimming

6th July 2023 (Thursday)

10th July 2023 (Monday)

12th July 2023 (Wednesday)

13th July 2023 (Thursday)

7pm to 9pm

TBC

Coaching Swimming (Mock Assessment)

17th July 2023 (Monday)

7pm to 9pm

TBC

In-Course Micro-Coaching Assessment

3rd August 2023 (Thursday)

7pm to 9pm

Toa Payoh Swimming Complex

Practicum Attachment

Upon approval of SAQ and appointed attachment centre

-

Location of Attachment

Final Coaching Assessment

To be booked Separately

-

Location of Attachment

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 (within 3 years validity)

If you are using SkillsFuture Credits for the course, please download the DCA Form and upload it via the registration link.

Please fill up using this interest form in order for us to contact you when the intake date approaches: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1g5O0sDS29XoNQsOEkTmyLsL1KxC32Qtx15f-Pacm25M/edit?usp=sharing

*Limited slots available. Registration is on a First Come First Serve Basis. Registration will close once we hit maximum capacity.