Coventry Sports Foundation

Training

NARS First Aid at Work

Course Content

What to do when an emergency occurs at work; cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; first aid for the unconscious casualty; first aid for the wounded and bleeding; first aid for burns; injured bones and joints; injured muscles; shock; eye injuries; poisoning and gas/fumes inhalation; transporting casualties; recognition of minor illnesses; the use of first aid equipment in the workplace; the legal framework for first aid provision at work; keeping records.

Date(s)

4 days, 9.00 – 4.00pm with courses normally running in November and February

Pre-requirements

16 years of age or over

Assessment

Coursework sheets, theory test, emergency situations scenario tests.

Cost

£161 (Concessions may be available)

Please note, all fees quoted are approximate and are subject to review.

Venue

Centre AT7 or The Alan Higgs Centre

NARS Immediate First Aid

Course Content

What to do in an emergency; cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; first aid for the unconscious casualty;
first aid for the wounding of bleeding; first aid equipment; child resuscitation

Date(s)

2 day course, 9.00 – 4.00pm normally in October

Pre-requirements

16 years of age or over

Assessment

Theoretical and practical

Cost

£51 (Concessions may be available)

Please note, all fees quoted are approximate and are subject to review.

Venue

Centre AT7 or The Alan Higgs Centre

NARS Pool Lifeguard Qualification

Course Content

The role and duties of a lifeguard; the legislative background; the swimming pool and specialist water features; principles of pool safety operating procedures; first aid and resuscitation; pool observation and supervision skills; use of poolside rescue equipment; practical water rescue skills including spinal injury rescue. An excellent Sports Coaching Award

Date(s)

5 days, 9.00 – 4.00pm with courses normally running in October, December, February and April

Pre-requirements

A competent swimmer, moderately fit. Over 16 years of age.

Assessment

Continual practical assessment and theory. Worksheets and multiple choice question papers.

Rescues: reaching aid, rescue aid, simulated body. Resuscitation.

Cost

£156 (Concessions may be available)

Please note, all fees quoted are approximate and are subject to review.

Venue

The Midland Sports Centre

Swimming Teachers Association Basic Teachers Certificate

Course Content

Revision and teaching strategies; theoretical support; swimming strokes; deepwater skills; water safety; advanced techniques-teaching beginners & improvers progressive practices. An excellent Sports Coaching Award

Date(s)

4 days, 9.00 – 4.00pm with courses normally running in December and April

Pre-requirements

Hold a current water rescue/Lifeguard qualification. Over 16 years of age.

Assessment
Completion of portfolio
Multiple Choice tick sheet
Oral theory exam
Practical teaching beginners and improvers sessions

Cost

£146 (Concessions may be available)

Please note, all fees quoted are approximate and are subject to review.

Venue

The Midland Sports Centre

Swimming Teachers Association Full Teachers Certificate

Course Content

Revision and teaching strategies; theoretical support; swimming strokes (2); deepwater skills; water safety; advanced techniques. An excellent Sports Coaching Award

Date(s)

5 days, 9.00 – 4.00pm normally running in May/June

Pre-requirements

Successful completion of BTC course or equivalent. Hold a current water rescue/lifesaving qualification. At least 18 years.

Assessment

2 hour invigilated exam; multiple choice question & essay type questions.

Completion of portfolio & worksheets. Practical session: introduction activity, main theme, using one stroke & contrasting activity.

Cost

£186 (Concessions may be available)

Please note, all fees quoted are approximate and are subject to review.

Venue

The Midland Sports Centre

How to apply

If you wish to apply or obtain further details contact Student Services at Henley College on 0247662 6375 or e-mail Mbirks@henley-cov.ac.uk

Modern Apprenticeships

Modern Apprenticeship with Coventry Sports Foundation

Catering Apprenticeships now available

Are you aged 16-23 and looking for a career in sport?

The Leisure and Recreation industry is one which provides a great variety for involvement, whether on a voluntary basis or as a consideration within the context of developing a career.

Within the industry Centre AT7, The Midland Sports Centre and The Alan Higgs Centre are three unique facilities, not only in that they are operated by a charitable Trust (Coventry Sports Foundation), but also because they extend beyond the more orthodox parameters of facility provision, into areas more directly concerned with creating “opportunity” through sport.

Consequently all of the Centre’s and the staff associated with the various projects consider the provision of Modern Apprenticeships to be an integral aspect of providing such opportunity.

To ensure the quality of the scheme the Foundation works in partnership with representatives from Henley College to develop, implement, co-ordinate, monitor and review the scheme.

The programme for the Modern Apprentices ensures that individuals are introduced to a variety of concepts associated with the industry, such as:

Coaching

Promotional

Management

Administrative

Operational aspects.

The Foundation is committed to training and developing all of their employees and as such has gained the Investors in People accreditation, and proof of this can also be found in the career history of some of the current managers within the Foundation.

Since the Modern Apprenticeship scheme started in September 1997 thirty-five apprentices have progressed to being employed by the Foundation in roles such as Recreation Attendant / Lifeguards, Sports Coaches and Fitness Suite Instructors. This therefore has opened up opportunities for further youngsters to join the scheme.