ASA UKCC Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics
Course Aims
The ASA/UKCC Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics (Support Teacher) is the first formally assessed qualification on the ASA teaching qualifications pathway.
Unit 1 is a common unit to all of the aquatic strands (Teaching Aquatics, Diving, Swimming Coaching, Synchronised Swimming and Water Polo) and is focused on "how to teach/coach" skills. The qualification has a technical emphasis on movement literacy as defined by Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD). It is envisaged that this unit can be delivered to all teachers/coaches who wish to work in the aquatic environment.
Unit 2 is focused on Aquatic teaching, technical knowledge and practical skills which allow the Aquatic teacher to specialise.
What does it qualify me to do?
Once qualified the holder of the ASA/UKCC Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics will be equipped to actively support a more senior qualified / licensed Aquatic teacher at any level, in the delivery of a pre-prepared session.
Course pre-requisites
Candidates must be 16 or over at the start of the course and have a good swimming ability.
Course Content
Unit 1 (How to teach/coach in an Aquatic Environment) is transferable across all ASA disciplines and therefore candidates wishing to take a Level 1 (Support Coach) qualification in another discipline are only required to complete Unit 2 within the discipline.
Unit 1: - How to Teach/Coach in an Aquatic Environment
This unit explores the theory and practical of HOW to teach/coach in an aquatic environment by looking at areas of:
• Preparation for Teaching/Coaching Activities
• Delivery of Prepared Activities within a Session
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Health and Safety in the Aquatic Environment
• Effective Communication
• Evaluation of Teaching/Coaching Activities
• Child Protection
Unit 2 explores the practical skills and knowledge of being a support teacher in an aquatic environment by looking at the principles underpinning the Learn to Swim Programme utilising the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS) or equivalent, Practical Skills, Techniques and Session Preparation.
Course Assessment
Assessment is by the Tutor/Assessor and will cover the following:
• Practical teaching through the use of a continuous checklist plus one formal 15 minute assessment
• Theoretical knowledge through the use of a multi choice knowledge test
• Planning, preparation and other associated tasks through the completion of the appropriate log book
