Course Title/Qualification:

RFU Society Referee Coach Award

Replaces previous course (if applicable):

New Course

Date course is available from:

November 2003

To be delivered by:

Society Training Officers

Materials available:

 Delegate workbook Course booklets, worksheets, video

Recommended duration:

10 hours majority via distance learning. Recommend 2 two hour group sessions

Cost:

TBC to cover the cost of materials

Necessary pre course qualification:

Candidates should have had some experience (3 months min) of refereeing or assessing

Progress route to next qualification:

Via completion of course and successful attainment of competences. Followed by 6 months working with a referee or referees within a society and then recommendation from STO or SCDO (society coach development officer)

Brief description of course structure and learning style/delivery methodology:

The course is a modular design with four separate modules covering how to coach, sport specifics, sports science and the use of the report form. It is designed for the majority of the course to be via distance learning taking no more than ten hours to complete which should include at least one session with the cohort meeting.

At the end of the course candidates should attain the necessary competences to be awarded the Society coach Certificate.

National contact person:

(email address)

David Rose

davidrose@rfu.com