The module supports coaches in developing a wider understanding of the discipline, exploring skill acquisition in context. Coaches will learn more technical and tactical aspects of the discipline as well as developing knowledge in planning, and the physical and psychological demands of the discipline. The learning experience will be both supportive and challenging, bringing coaches together to collaborate and create.
This is part of the Coach Award, but can be accessed as a standalone module for qualified coaches*
Who can access it?
Active qualified coaches who are curious and motivated to explore new ideas and develop their practice. There will be opportunities to share through discussion and a collaborative online space, really creating a community of coaching experience. The learning is designed to support coaches in participation, development and performance domains.
Coaches should be at least 18 years of ages and qualified as Activity Coach, Level 1*, Level 2, Level 3 or Club Coach, and have completed approximately 100 hours of coaching in the last 3 years.
*Level 1 coaches must complete a RPEL Activity Coach CPD workshop to support their entry to Coaching in Context. Coaches should complete an, expression of interest form to register their details for a workshop. The cost for the RPEL course is £50.
| Qualification | Next steps |
| Activity Coach | You can apply for direct entry to Coaching in Context. You will need to have some coaching experience, so please check the prerequisites. Press here to express an interest |
| Level 1 Coach | Apply for direct entry to Coaching in Context via an RPEL route. To support Level 1 coaches to take up the Coaching in Context module, we have created a CPD offer to bridge learning that would have been developed at Level 2 and through the associated coaching undertaken at Level 2. Through this workshop/course you will have access to the e-learning units from Introduction to Coaching in your chosen discipline, as well as a 90 minute virtual seminar covering the new approaches and frameworks we have adopted in our new coach development. There is a £50 course fee. Press here to express an interest |
| Level 2 Coach / Level 2 DSU Coach / Club Coach | You can enter the new framework directly at Coaching in Context in chosen discipline and extend remit to coach in a discipline. You will also have access to the e-learning units from Introduction to Coaching, to support you in the transition to these new ideas and approaches. Press here to express an interest |
| Level 3 Coach | You can enter the new framework directly at Coaching in Context in chosen discipline and extend remit to coach in additional discipline. This will support practical in person coaching in the discipline for those who have focused previously on Planning and Prescribing training. You will also have access to the e-learning units from Introduction to Coaching, to support you in the transition to these new ideas and approaches. Press here to express an interest |
What is involved?
The module is 8 weeks in duration with several components. There is some guided learning, and tutor will guide and support online seminars and your practical face-to-face days, to support you in applying your knowledge to the riders you coach, whether you are in a participation, development or performance domain. You will be required to deliver your own coaching in the discipline for a minimum of 4 hours throughout the 8 week course.
A summary of the components is below.
Guided e-learning units to introduce the discipline and develop knowledge in coaching approaches
- Understanding the Discipline
- Skill Acquisition
- Coaching Process & Practice
- Psychology
- Physical demands
- Planning in the discipline
There are two practical development days to explore skill acquisition, and coaches will have an opportunity to apply these in their own context. You will need to have access to coaching opportunities and riders for a minimum of 4 hours thoughout the 8 week course.
There are two seminars facilitated by a tutor, to support discussions and sense making from the practical coaching experiences, alongside a collaborative space online to share and discuss ideas and experiences.
What can I do when I complete the module?
You’ll develop a further confidence and competency as a coach in your discipline with the skill that is required of a sport coach.
You’ll have a broad technical / tactical remit (some restrictions for advanced skills as defined by the Coaching Guidelines, for which additional training will be required eg derny).
How will I be assessed?
Rather than completing an end-of-learning assessment task, we are using a more formative approach to assessment. There are activities and tasks to complete as you progress through the learning. Tutor will ensure that they check in with you throughout your learning experience to assess your level of competence and understanding.
How much does it cost?
- BMX Freestyle - £305
- BMX Race- £305
- Multi Discipline - £305
- Cycle Speedway - TBC
- Cyclo Cross - £305
- MTB Gravity - £305
- MTB XC - £305
- Road - £305
- Track - £425
First Aid and Safeguarding
Please note that safeguarding and first aid are not included in the course cost, however, first aid is only required if you independently delivering coached activities. Check out our First Aid page for more.
Note Coaching in Context MTB XC and Gravity Coaches will require 2 day Outdoor First Aid prior to enrolling onto the course.
If you want to operate under British Cycling insurance then you'll need to have a paid membership, current safeguarding and first aid.
What do I need to register?
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a coaching qualification (Activity Coach, Level 1*, Level 2, Level 3 or Club Coach)
- Currently active coach with approximately 100 hours of coaching experience
- A group of riders/club to coach, and access to your discipline (eg Velodrome, BMX)
- Access to the internet for e-learning and Zoom meetings
- MTB XC and MTB Gravity Only - 2 Day Outdoor First Aid
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