ASA Level 1 Certificate for Teaching (Aquatics)
Qualification summary
The Level 1 (Support Teacher) for Aquatics is an all inclusive qualification and sits as the first formally assessed qualification on the teaching qualifications pathway. Unit 1 is a common unit to all of the aquatic strands (Diving, Swimming, Synchronised Swimming and Water Polo) and has a focus on “how to teach/coach” skills with 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 has a focus on Aquatic teaching, technical knowledge and practical skills that will equip the aquatic teacher to be able to actively support a more senior qualified / licensed aquatic teacher at any level, in the delivery of a pre-prepared session. This person will be expected to have an understanding of the aquatic discipline and a basic understanding of appropriate correction to common aquatic faults.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
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Achievement of this qualification may enable the candidate to secure employment (paid or voluntary) as a support teacher normally operating in a ‘learn to swim’ (or other aquatic teaching programme) programme utilising the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming or equivalent scheme. The qualification is the first stage in a three level teaching structure. 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.
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08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
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08.1
Sport, Leisure and Recreation
Multiple Choice Examination
Oral Examination
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Written Examination
4 hours per candidate of practical teaching and may include some of the following:
- Peer observation
- Peer feedback
- Tutor demonstration
- Candidate in the water
The qualifications contains 2 units, both of which are mandatory.
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L/501/1344 - Unit 1 - How to teach/coach in an aquatic environment
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R/501/1345 - Unit 2 - Practical skills and knowledge for teaching in an aquatic environment