This certificate develops the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to be a land based coach for all aquatic disciplines.

Blended Learning is a more flexible approach where you complete the theoretical elements of the course via interactive webinars and checks on learning, alongside the practical workshops and assessment.

Who is the course designed for?

This course is for those who hold the Swim England Coach Certificate in Swimming, Diving, Water Polo or Artistic Swimming or equivalent.

Alternative strength and conditioning qualifications may be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To see if your qualification could be suitable for RPL please email a copy of your certificate to [email protected].

Course delivery format

• 4 x Zoom webinars - During this session, the tutor will cover set theory topics, which will help to prepare you for practical sessions and provide you with knowledge of key topics.
• 2 days practical sessions – these will consist of any remaining theory topics in a classroom setting and both peer and assessed practical delivery of land based sessions

Course content

The course is delivered through a mixture of webinars and practical learning sessions.

You will learn about:

• Roles and responsibilities of delivery a land based sessions
• Risk assessments for a land based session
• The stages of participant development
• Anatomy and physiology
• The principles of training
• Fundamental movement patterns
• The different land based training methods
• Common injuries linked to aquatics
• Planning, delivery and evaluation of land based training
• Planning for professional development