Bike for Life Leader Award is aimed at Coaches or Leaders who want to develop their existing knowledge and skills. The knowledge gained from this award will allow coaches to plan and deliver a series of safe and effective Bike for Life Sessions. The award will also give coaches the knowledge and information that they need to progress riders from their first Bike for Life Session to their first Sportive or Competition.
During the course you will:
• Explore the Roles and Responsibilities the Foundation level coach will Assume.
• Prepare you as a Foundation level coach to coach children or Beginner adult cyclists to develop and progress their cycling skills.
• Plan for a safe, effective and positive learning environment for riders.
• Consider where and how you might apply your Foundation level coaching skills.
On completion of the Foundation Cycling Coaching Course you will be:
• A qualified Foundation in Cycling Coach
• Able to assess and manage risks of coaching and provide a safe environment.
• Able to organise, deliver and evaluate a coaching session for children and beginner adult cyclists.
• Able to provide activities to progressively develop techniques and skills.
• Utilise a range of coaching strategies.
DURATION AND FORMAT
Coaches will attend a one day assessed course which will qualify them as a Foundation in Cycling Coach.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To attend the course candidates must:
• be over 16 years of age.
