White Water Kayak Coach (Advanced Water) Assessment
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 1 Days
  • 2 People to 1 instructor

White Water Kayak Coach (Advanced Water) Assessment

  • Paddle
  • British Canoeing Award
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Overview

Coaching in the advanced white water setting presents many challenges. Show us how you manage them and deliver effective sessions.

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Can I book privately?

Yes. If you would like to book a private course then give us a call to discuss your needs.

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The Objectives

You'll be one step further to your White Water Kayak Coach (Advanced Water) Award Qualification, demonstrating the coaching the skills required for paddling on Grade 3-4(5) white water.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

What to Expect

You'll be assessed delivering two coaching sessions of 90 minutes in advanced water conditions. In addition you will need to display personal skills and appropriate leadership, safety and rescue skills.

Experience Required

Prior to your Coach Award Assessment you are required to have completed a number of prerequisites, in summary: | | Registration Coach Award | eLearning Coach Award | Core Training Coach Award | Discipline Specific Training | Advanced White Water Kayak Leadership Award | The following minimum standards of deployment: | | In date First Aid Training | Safeguarding Training | Full Home Nation Association Membership | Aged 18 or over at the time of assessment | Specific details (and acceptable alternatives) are provided in the Coach Award Course Guide.

Why Choose Plas y Brenin?

We want to help you focus on achieving your goals, so if you're staying with us, comfortable accommodation (with WIFI included) and good food are part of the deal, you don't need to think about sorting this out for yourself. Support is on hand from our friendly, and exceptionally well qualified staff, to help develop your understanding and personal skills. They also help you to formulate an appropriate action plan for your further development. As this is an assessment, you're expected to be self-sufficient for equipment (access to our extensive range is the norm on our courses for future reference). However, we have an extensive fleet of sea kayaks, so if you're travelling some distance, we can provide you with one.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
You'll need to bring sufficient equipment to enable you to look after a group of paddlers on advanced white-water. You should be prepared to deal with emergency situations as well as carry any useful teaching aids.
How should I prepare?
You'll need to be on top of your game for this assessment. Make sure that you're fit enough for a challenging day on white water. You should also haveu00a0kayaked regularly before attending.

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