Program Overview

Basketball Coaching & Officiating

Awards

These qualifications are perfect, whatever your level of experience, be it starting out as a coach or taking on the role of umpire for a team.

Why study with us

• UCLan support coaches and umpires at all levels.
• There are entry-level courses to give skills and knowledge or more advanced courses for those who already have some experience in the game.

Coaches

• Help to shape the game at every level.
• From developing the stars of tomorrow to running sessions that keep people active and healthy.
• You can be a part of the sport from street to elite, shaping that journey with your own passion and ability.

Referees and table officials

• Mean competitive basketball can take place, and it can be a rewarding and challenging alternative to playing or coaching.

Courses

Introduction to Coaching

• This course has been developed to provide you with the confidence to deliver safe, fun and inclusive basketball sessions under the supervision of an independent coach.

Level 2 Club Coach

• This is the standard level of coaching qualification for all club coaches at local level.
• The award gives a general overview of all aspects of basketball, and a basic introduction to sports coaching.

Level 2 Referee

• Aimed at beginners with experience as a player or have attended the Level 1 course.
• This course gives an in-depth understanding of the general rules of the game and provides you with the teaching so that you can referee games in your local area on a weekly basis.

Level 2 Table Official

• A six-hour course for those who have completed Level 1 or have good basketball knowledge, providing deeper learning of the roles of the timer and scorer.

Delivery and duration

• Delivery: Blended
• Study Mode: Part-time
• Duration: Varies per course
• Campus: Preston
• Start Date: Various start dates

Fees and funding

• Course fees vary per course
• Some funding may be available for these courses. Please get in touch with the Sports Arena for more information.

Learning and assessment

• Two days attendance is required on the course itself.
• There is also a minimal amount of pre-course work to do and you will need to practice at coaching sessions between days one and two.
• Candidates will have to complete a candidate pack to provide evidence of coaching 4 sessions, plan and deliver a 15 minutes session on a particular skill and complete a short question and answer paper which is externally marked.

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