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Post by districtus on May 30, 2009 12:48:54 GMT 1
Well, I finished all my L3 modules including ones I didnt have to do. Also have completed the Jav specific one as well, almost a year ago. I finished my logbook and am awaiting them to come and look at me, or whatever it is they do!? I will be chasing them up next week, as I dont really want to be repeating everything again thats for sure!
Thankfully, my club pays for everything for ALL coaches. Without them I certainly couldnt afford to continue with these courses.
Of course (pardon the pun), this does not mean I am a better coach, but as far as I am concerned it keeps me in a good frame of mind as well as seeing whats actually happening from the governing body, whatever that may be?!
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Post by pembrokian on Aug 26, 2009 23:42:48 GMT 1
There's light at the end of the tunnel - and I'm told it's not an oncoming train.
"We have recently had a Education Coordinators meeting and there are plans to hold a final mop up of level 3 courses this autumn and as part of this there will be an event module in the midlands – venue/date to be confirmed as yet. It will include the throw disciplines and all coaches showing as amber (not completed) at level 3 will be informed and asked to attend and this will be the last chance for a course."
I believe "Autumn" will translate into October but I'll let you know as soon as I do.
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Post by Caroline on Aug 26, 2009 23:51:43 GMT 1
According to the UKA website you have until April 2010 to complete L3. I've done all courses, but as far as finding the time for the rest of it............... and have I had any offers of help from the Powers that Be..? have I **?!*
Makes me wonder exactly why I need a Level 3 tbh...
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Post by districtus on Aug 27, 2009 9:21:52 GMT 1
According to the UKA website you have until April 2010 to complete L3. I've done all courses, but as far as finding the time for the rest of it............... and have I had any offers of help from the Powers that Be..? have I **?!* Makes me wonder exactly why I need a Level 3 tbh... finished all mine ages ago.......they lost my (hand delivered) log book...so I just cant be arsed with it anymore!
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Post by Caroline on Aug 27, 2009 9:51:27 GMT 1
That's appalling, Chris. They should give it to you as a courtesy thing now! Still want to know why I need the Level 3 though.... I reckon I've learnt more with chatting to other coaches, athletes, etc.
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Post by sam on Aug 27, 2009 10:14:26 GMT 1
caroline, my thoughts exactly... i have been told my the regional EA rep person that I am operating at above level 2 yet i would still have to go through the level 3 process... i said.. send someone over to assess me and then just give me the level. no chance yet years ago they would just hand out levels to retired GB athletes with no coaching experience
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Post by dobster on Aug 27, 2009 16:29:15 GMT 1
Any views on the new UKCC quals. Understand that it has been delayed in its implementation, so anyone know of any reasons why?
As for the level 3 qual, I wouldn't get too excited about it tbh - unless of course you are going for a UKA coaching position then I cant see much need. However, I suppose it is provided that you do some form of CPD throughout the year and your athletes are improving then I cant see much need. A naive view??
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Post by sam on Sept 1, 2009 16:05:01 GMT 1
form what i understad having spoken to my regional manager the UKCC is not coming out till april 2010. I was told to not bother going on the current UK level 3 and just wait to go on the UKCC level 3
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Post by pembrokian on Sept 28, 2009 19:10:52 GMT 1
Please don't bite my head off, but....
...for those who may still be interested, the date for the final Level 3 event specific course is the weekend of 21st/22nd November at Birmingham.
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Post by jeremy on Sept 30, 2009 1:40:10 GMT 1
Hi all,
I have a copy of level 3 jav course notes (though they maybe slightly out of date.
My real problem with the emphasis on level 3, 4 and 5 courses, is that there seems to be very little in the way of improving people skills.
Gaining the experience to acquire and utilise the highest standards of communication skills takes yearsand years; not something that can be handed over in a classroom after a few days on a training course.
I hear that UKA and England Athletics are looking into this, which I believe would be of great service.
Jeremy
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Post by pembrokian on Sept 30, 2009 8:34:07 GMT 1
Actually, Jeremy, you're right on the money there.
They're very keen to teach all the well-defined skills such as movement and physiology but steer a very wide berth around aspects like psychology (IMHO one of the most important aspects of any sport) and sociology (coaching athletes from different social/cultural backgrounds, building a group) possibly because those skills are hard to find but, maybe, also because they're far harder to define and assess.
These make up the art of coaching, as opposed to the science.
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