Bcu coach and leadership registration prerequisites level 1 certificate in coaching paddlesport. Anyone wishing to pursue a coaching or leadership qualification is required to centrally register with the appropriate home nation association british canoeing, canoe wales, scottish canoe association, canoe association of northern ireland or british canoeing international. Some call them training journals, to reflect that their intension is to record an onthejob training we undertake. The bcu model is fineish for professional coaches who need to log everything but as a volunteer coach wheredo i log pool sessions i volunteer at, a day out messing on the weir with friends, a day on the beach with family where i take a few surfing, an explore down a bit of new grade two with beginners, a paddle down a grade 4 where i am.
The award is relevant to potential coaches from all paddlesport disciplines including. To become a bcu leader may 2009 bcu coaching palr notes1. Blue paddle providing canoe, kayak and rafting courses. Our digital logbook for mentors and mentees was codeveloped with dossier as a. Leadership coaching is more active and requires leaders to think not just about improving, but also how to create an action plan. The rate reduction will apply to both owner occupier and investor variable home loans. Syllabi and guidance note for the various coaching and leadership awards are. Navigate the buying process with ease and make your dream home a reality. Successful performance at bcu three star level indicates that a candidate can. Bellboat helm sheltered water paddlesport leader sheltered water. Useful documents for coaches and leaders british canoeing. Without your skill, passion and commitment, paddlesports in the uk simply would not be enjoyed by as many people whether theyre happy weekend paddlers or the dedicated athletes proudly taking their positions on the winners pantheons at the olympics and world championships. Paddling and leadership skills environmentally friendly.
Bcu is the awarding body, some of its previous activities are now handled by its national bodies, for england, wales, scotland and ni. We have many years of experience providing tailored continuing professional development cpd courses for schools in a range of curriculum subjects and wider aspects of teaching, learning, assessment and educational leadership. Paddlesport instructor level 1 entry level paddlesports. Information about student mentoring for students wanting to connect with other students, recent graduates or become a mentor. British canoeing recognises that many aspirant coaches, leaders and providers and those wishing to transfer from other award systems or other countries may bring relevant experiences and qualifications to their role from other sports, countries and learning opportunities, and offers an accredited prior learning apl service. Want to know more about the wonderful world of canoeing. Up and coming courses being delivered by blue paddle leading into the spring. Whilst these records are not essential for the 1 to 3 star tests, it will help to record the necessary journeys. To download the resources, simply click on the relevant link.
British canoeing awarding body canoeing qualifications. The british canoeing awarding body coach award is the entry point coaching qualification and offers discipline specific pathways across all disciplines, in a range of environments. Maintaining a learning log helps us to reflect in a simple yet structured way. The bcu canoe and kayak handbook, and the bcu coaching handbook provide a complete guide to the sport, and the learning and teaching of its skills, these are particularly useful resources for coaches and leaders. From making a splash as a beginner, to developing the skills to succeed, to challenging yourself in com. What is leadership coaching and how to use it for career.
Lr form bcu coaching service white water activities. The british canoeing awarding body paddlesport instructor is an entry level point qualification. Bcu level 3 coach, plus alternative kayak or canoe 3 star award. Doody joins bcu as leadership and success coaching. The qualification will support the instructor with practical skills such as kitting up a group and getting afloat, initial familiarisation activities, games and activities to support learning and how to use mini journeys to support learning, inspire adventure and exploration. Coaching qualifications to the bcu ukcc level 1 certificate in coaching. This is a page for coaches and tutors to access resources for delivering courses. Bcu fsrt provider logbook bcusafetyfsrtprovider logbook v20july14. Pat doody as the universitys new leadership and success coaching coordinator. We appreciate you as a member and value your input. Louises passion for developing people and building teams around culture has led her into executive and leadership coaching.
These activities are only available once you have registered for the british canoeing coach award, after which, a log in will be generated and sent to you. Serving more than 169,000 members, bcu prides itself on world class service, innovative technology, and providing longlasting value to members. Bcu ukcc british canoeing level 1 canoe and kayak coaching award get the fundamentals right and your students will learn to paddle quickly and well. The level 1 certificate in coaching paddlesport is the entry point for most coaches coming into the bcu coaching scheme. A properly maintained logbook is an essential requirement for all coaching and leadership awards. Teach first leadership development programme school of. Bcu foundation safety and rescue training provider logbook. Bcu ukcc level 1 candidate guidance and resources, bcu ukcc level 1 coach educator resources, bcu ukcc level 2 coach candidate guidance and resources, bcu ukcc level 2 coach educator resources, bcu ukcc level 3 coach candidate guidance and resources, bcu ukcc level 3 coach educator resources. Bcu courses, 4 star whitewater leaders assessment, whitewater safety rescue training. Bcu coaching and leadership registration prerequisites v37.
Their leadership and unwavering commitment strengthens our vision to be the most personal, trusted and valued source of financial wellbeing for every member we serve. The commitment required can be timeconsuming and exhausting, but is also highly rewarding and satisfying. British canoe union leadership and coaching logbook. Meet the board of directors meet our senior leadership team. Our help center is here to assist you with any questions you may have. Coaches are able to reproduce logbook pages for their own personal use. Guidance notes for british canoeing coaches operating abroad. I cannot overemphasise how important it is to set goals, monitor and record progress, then evaluate. There are probably more people involved in coaching than in any other profession. Introduction for london coaches and mentors coaching and mentoring are ways of giving people time to think. Birmingham city university will work with teach first participants across the midlands over the entirety of the twoyear course. British canoeing skills and leadership courses are known as star awards and range.
In order to start working through the bcu fsrt provider logbook, the coach must meet one of the following criteria. Posture, connectivity, power transfer and feel are the key to many sports, and paddling is no exception. The coach award elearning is a compulsory set of activities that need to be completed before assessment when completing the british canoeing awarding body coach award. Sometimes a part of due diligence, sometimes to engender a learning culture or attitude. Over 97% of our students are employed or in further study within six months of graduating dlhe survey 201617.
They formulate, administer and provide training and assessment for bcu lifeguard awards from canoe safety test through to canoe lifeguard coach. Leadership coaching can be a magnificent tool for boosting your career prospects and helping you take your career to the next level. A 20 minute activity on the leadership model by british canoeing. Paddlers wishing to complete a sea kayak leader assessment are required to register before they are able to attend the course. There are many other reasons for keeping an up to date record of your canoeing. Some british sea kayak leader training courses include the british canoeing coastal navigation and tidal planning course. Enhanced leadership and interpersonal skills, developed further through our ongoing training programmes. The bcu leadership awards are not coaching awards and are not suitable for introducing beginners to the sport. The level 1 award in coaching paddlesport may be your first step on the.
Our top tips for the british canoeing bcu 4star sea kayak leader award will help you get the most from your training and assessment course. Management, leadership and executive development we have a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate and nonaccredited short course programmes to help you grow. This will begin at a residential summer institute and continue through a modular pgde curriculum featuring classroom practice and researchinformed academic assignments. Most links found here are for the bcus coaching awards and frames of reference. It is advisable to do this at least 2weeks prior to the assessment date. Coach award elearning british canoeing awarding body. Done well, coaching can help an employee continuously. Leadership coaching matters to career advancement because it enhances your skills and therefore boosts your promotion opportunities and widens your career prospects in general. Whether its development for you as an individual or for your company, our expertise in leadership, management and executive development can give you what you need.
British canoe union leadership and coaching logbook liverpool. Below you will find guidance documents for providers of british canoeing awarding body qualifications. In a second example of the use of performance coaching, managers can use performance coaching to help employees who are effective contributors improve and become even more effective contributors. As well as training in individual clubs or units, there is a. Formerly called the british canoe union or bcu, the organization has grown. Bcu ukcc level 1 candidate guidance and resources, bcu ukcc level 1 coach educator resources, bcu ukcc level 2 coach candidate guidance and resources, bcu ukcc level 2 coach educator resources, bcu ukcc level 3 coach candidate guidance and resources, bcu ukcc level 3 coach educator. In an announcement made today bcu has committed to passing on in full the rate reduction of 25 basis points to all variable home loan products. Mentoring and leadership coaching are not the same. Named to the companies that care honor roll for 9 consecutive years and selected as.