Training:
The Balance Bike Course is aimed at coaches who want to develop their existing knowledge and skills. The knowledge gained from this course will allow coaches to plan and deliver a series of safe and effective Balance Bike Sessions.
This one-day course is a mix of classroom work and practical experience. The course is open to anyone and while some cycling or coaching experience is helpful it is not essential.
The Balance Bike Course is aimed at coaches who want to develop their existing knowledge and skills. The knowledge gained from this course will allow coaches to plan and deliver a series of safe and effective Balance Bike Sessions. This one-day course is a mix of classroom work and practical experience. The course is open to anyone and while some cycling or coaching experience is helpful it is not essential.
The course will provide candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively coach and develop the fundamental balance bike skills (striding, scooting, gliding).
The course will explore the roles and responsibilities the Balance Bike Coach will assume and prepare candidates as Balance Bike coaches to provide safe and enjoyable Balance Bike sessions.
On successful completion of Balance Bike Coaching Course candidates will be sufficiently skilled to deliver a series of safe and effective Balance Bike Sessions and a certificate of completion.
Duration and Format: The course consists of a 1-day course.
Requirements:
To attend the Balance Bike Course candidates must:
Certification:
On successful completion of Balance Bike Course candidates will be sufficiently skilled to deliver a series of safe and effective Balance Bike Sessions.
The Balance Bike course complements and supports the Cycling Ireland Balance Bike Programme.
