Coach Education
Coaches are important in any sports system and coach education is an important area the BWF is focusing on. In November 2011, the BWF completed the first in a series of resources to help badminton coaches and coach education. The Level 1 Coach Education resources are now available. The BWF is now developing Level 2 resources.
The BWF coach education system includes coaching materials which:
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are coach centred and competency based;
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provide a learner pathway for coaches to build skills and knowledge over time;
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cover the necessary core content at each level to build the knowledge and skill;
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offer a range of optional content and supplementary resources and activities at each level;
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integrate assessment tasks and activities to confirm coaches meet the required outcomes of the courses;
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provide a credential or certificate to recognize achievement on courses.
Coach Education Resources - Level 1
The BWF Coach Level 1 resources are available in English, with Spanish and French versions available in the first quarter of 2012. They are user friendly resources with video clips integrated into the resource to demonstrate techniques and strategy in play.
The key resources are:
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Coaches' Manual - WHAT to coach and HOW to coach - fundamentals for new/practicing coaches
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Video Clips - to support coach education - physical elements / movement / strokes / tactics
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Tutors Manual - for coach educators / tutors delivering training courses at Level 1
Contact Person:
Ian Wright - Development Manager