Free ‘Girls Only’ FA Junior Football Leaders Course
Tuesday 12 April 2016By ESFA Office
Last Updated:
10/02/2021 10:49:48
As part of our Girls Football Week Activities, The English Schools FA are offering a ‘Girls Only’ Junior Football Leaders Course.
- Date: Wednesday 27th April 2016
- Venue: Shobnall Leisure Complex, Shobnall Road,
Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2BB - Time: 10.00am – 4.30pm
- Cost: Free of Charge (Maximum of 5 places per Education Institution)
To book a place or places on the course, please complete the booking form, found in the development section of our website and email the completed form to Development@SchoolsFA.com
If you have any questions, contact Football Development Officer, Steve Swallow on 07495 678668 or 01785 785970
Course Description
This course provides a basic introduction to leadership skills required when involved in football. The course will primarily introduce 4 areas: Assisting Football Activity Sessions, An introduction to refereeing, Helping with a Team & Different Football Events – in addition to these areas, Respect, Promoting the Game & Developing the game will be embedded during the Guided Learning Hours.
Course Aims & Objectives
To provide learners with an introduction to Leadership skills that may be used within the game and beyond. In the first instance the young leaders should be supported by more experienced qualified people within the game to support their development.
Course Content
- Assisting Football Activity Sessions
* Creating a Safe Learning environment
* Organising games
* Introduction to the basics of FUNdamentals - An introduction to Refereeing
* Preparing to referee
* Whistle techniques & and introduction to Ball In, Ball Out
* Safety of the Players and Re-starts to the Game - Helping with a Team
* Preparing for the game
* Warm-up prior to the game
* Organising and Managing players expectations - Organising Football Events
* An introduction to three different formats of competition
* Using these in a practical setting
Practical Involvement: Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning (however inability to participate will not prevent successful completion of the award).
Course Pre-requisites
Prior to certification, candidates are required to be at least 12 years of age
Course Duration
- 6 Guided Learning Hours
- 4 Notional Learning Hours
Successful Completion
All workbook tasks must be completed and evidenced documentation of the students 4 hours of voluntary work experience completed and verified by the Teacher/Tutor.