Doncaster Council

Education and Training Opportunities

Please Note: Coach Education is now being managed by Doncaster College. For details contact Glen Hazelhurst on 01302 553643

For courses across the South Yorkshire region, please check out the South Yorkshire Sport website www.sysport.co.uk/coached.php?sub=5

It is vital for local organisations to have at their disposal an adequate number of knowledgeable, skilled and motivated volunteers. Doncaster College supported by Active Doncaster therefore provides, or facilitates access to, a comprehensive range of education and training opportunities, an outline of which is given in the booklet below.

 

Help with Paying for your Course. The National Skills Academy - Coaching Bursary

The new bursary is available through the National Skills Academy (NSA) for Sport and Active Leisure and provides financial support and guidance for all Yorkshire & Humber-based coaches wanting to improve their skills, experience and qualifications.

Funding is available for training on nationally recognised courses and will suit volunteers or paid coaches wishing to qualify at levels 1 -3.

For more information, please visit the NSA website : www.yandh-coachingbursary.co.uk

 

Sports Coach UK (formerly called National Coaching Foundation - NCF)

Sports Coach UK provides a range of courses, publications and services to equip coaches with the knowledge to assist them in their development and the development of those they coach. Just a few examples of current 'hot topics' being covered by Sports Coach UK are:

• Good Practice & Child Protection
• Injury Prevention & Treatment
• Coaching Children & Young People.                  

For a complete list of courses and resources, contact:
Sports Coach UK
Telephone 0113 231 1310
Website www.sportscoachuk.org or

The Yorkshire Regional Training Unit for Sport
Leeds Metropolitan University
Room 103
Fairfax Hall
Beckett Park Campus
Leeds
LS6 3QS
Telephone 0113 283 1763
Fax 0113 283 3170

Sports Leader Awards

The British Sports Trust administers the following Awards:

Junior Sports Leader Award (JSLA)  is for children of 14 years of age and above. It aims to develop their skills in sports leadership and is usually taught in schools

Community Sports Leader Award (CSLA)  for those over the age of 16, teaches skills of leadership through sport in the community

The Higher Sports Leader Award (HSLA) builds upon leadership skills learnt through CSLA. The syllabus includes working with specific community groups, enabling sports leaders to lead sports sessions for young children, disabled people and older people.

For more information contact
The British Sports Trust
Sports Leadership Department
Francis House, Francis Street
London
SW1P 1DE
Tel: 020 7828 3163
Fax: 020 7630 8820
e-mail: admin@bst.org.uk

Courses leading to the CSLA are delivered by the service on a regular basis. For more information, contact the Active Doncaster Officer for Coach Education on 01302 737831 or e-mail active.recreation@doncaster.gov.uk