1st4Sport Level 3

• Be at least 20 years of age
• Be a current member of the British Judo Association or relevant Home Nation
• Hold a minimum British Judo Association 1^st Dan Grade
• It is recommended that candidates hold a 1st4Sport Level 2 coaching award
• Be able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing)

This programme is based on planning an annual programme which focuses on the holistic approach to training the whole player. Candidates will work through the following mandatory units as part of this course:

1. Understanding the Principles of Sale and Equitable Coaching Practice
2. Understanding the Fundamentals of Coaching Programmes
3. Understanding the Principles of Planning Coaching Programmes
4. Understanding How to support Participants’ Lifestyle through Coaching Programmes
5. Analyse player(s) Performance and set Programme goals in Judo
6. Plan Coaching Programmes in Judo
7. Manage Safe and Effective Judo Coaching Programmes
8. Deliver Judo Coaching Programmes
9. Develop Player(s) Performance in Judo
10. Monitor and Evaluate Judo Coaching Programmes
11. Develop Coaching Practice in Judo

The course costs £500.

In addition to attending a UKCC Level 3 Judo Coach learning programme, completing the assessment and completing portfolio tasks, all candidates will require having the following in place before receiving their UKCC Level 3 in Coaching Judo Licence:

• Full current British Judo Association Membership
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (formerly CRB)
• Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

*Completion of the course will qualify you to be a coach but you will not be licensed or insured until the DBS, First Aid and Safeguarding certificates are completed. Once the candidate receives their award they will be required to attend three revalidation events in every six year period.