Sport courses and workshops

Coronavirus (Covid-19): Information about Sport and leisure

 

The Sports Development Unit coordinate a range of courses that offer advice, guidance and nationally recognised qualifications to help develop you and your club. 

Workshops

 

Cancelled - April: Thursday 23 - Safeguarding and Protecting Children

Where: Plymouth Life Centre

When: 6.30pm to 9.30pm

How much: £40 per person, advance booking essential

What to expect: Certificated safeguarding course for sports coaches and other club members who come into contact with children and young people in their clubs.

Certified by: This course is delivered by UK Coaching and is a requirement for coaching qualifications by most National Governing Bodies of sport.

Cancelled - May: Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 - Emergency First Aid (two day course)

Where: Plymouth Life Centre

When: 6.30pm to 9.30pm

How much: £50 per person, advance booking essential

What to expect: A six hour first aid course suitable for sports coaches and other club members who attend training sessions or matches.

Delivered by: PSC Education

Please note you must attend both days in order to receive the qualification.

Cancelled - June: Tuesday 16 - Equity in your coaching

Where: Plymouth Life Centre

When: 6.30pm to 9.30pm

How much: £35 per person, advance booking essential

What to expect: You will

  1. Identify and deal with any barriers to participation,
  2. Understand the definition of sports equity and why it is important,
  3. Use appropriate language and terminology,
  4. Interpret the legal framework that affects coaching

Certified by: This course is delivered by UK Coaching

 

 

 

Cancelled - July: Tuesday 14 - Safeguarding and Protecting Children

Where: Plymouth Life Centre

When: 6.30pm to 9.30pm

How much: £40 per person, advance booking essential

What to expect: Certified safeguarding course for sports coaches and other club members who come into contact with children and young people in their clubs

Certified by: This course is delivered by UK Coaching and is a requirement for coaching qualifications by most National Governing Bodies of sport.

 

Cancelled - August: Saturday 15 - Emergency First Aid (6h course)

Where: Plymouth Life Centre

When: 10am to 4pm

How much: £50 per person, advance booking essential

What to expect: A six hour first aid course suitable for sports coaches and other club members who attend training sessions or matches

Delivered by: PSC Education

October: Monday 19 - Safeguarding and Protecting Children

Where: Plymouth Life Centre

When: 6.30pm to 9.30pm

How much: £40 per person, advance booking essential

What to expect: Certified safeguarding course for sports coaches and other club members who come into contact with children and young people in their clubs

Certified by: This course is delivered by UK Coaching and is a requirement for coaching qualifications by most National Governing Bodies of sport

November: Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 - Emergency First Aid (two day course)  

Where: Plymouth Life Centre

When: 6.30pm to 9.30pm

How much: £50 per person, advance booking essential

What to expect: A six hour first aid course suitable for sports coaches and other club members who attend training sessions or matches

Delivered by: PSC Education

Please note you must attend both days in order to receive the qualification

December: Thursday 10 - Safeguarding and Protecting Children

Where: Plymouth Life Centre

When: 6.30pm to 9.30pm

How much: £40 per person, advance booking essential

What to expect: Certificated safeguarding course for sports coaches and other club members who come into contact with children and young people in their clubs

Certified by: This course is delivered by UK Coaching and is a requirement for coaching qualifications by most National Governing Bodies of sport

How to book

To book a place or check availability please call the Sports Development Unit on 01752 307008 or send us an email on sportsdev@plymouth.gov.uk

If you would like to book online please follow the link below

Book a sports course or workshop

Course places are limited and will be booked on a first-come first-served basis. Full payment is expected in advance to secure your booking. We can't provide a refund to anyone who fails to attend on the day, unless they've previously informed us in writing at least 48 hours before.