This course prepares the candidate for coaching at regional to international level. Because of this, the course uses experts from their respective fields to deliver the material. The Technical Skills section of the course is delivered by an International Coach and the Sports Science section by university staff.

Course Duration: 4 days

Assessment: Complete a 6 month coaching log of work with a group of shooters showing the detailed and planned phases of development

Context: Takes on discipline from prior qualification

Entry Requirements: NSRA Life or Annual member, Range Conducting Officer qualification, County Coach qualification

Pre-course Reading (issued on receipt of registration): Sports science “primer”, British Shooting / NSRA documents

Course Detail -

• Sports Science Section:    Physical training, psychological skills tool kit, performance profiling, coaching philosophy, Coach – performer relationship, biomechanics, video for performance analysis, physiotherapy and sports massage

• Technical Skills Section:  2 days work with an established International Coach – a chance to answer questions about techniques preparation and training drills used to prepare elite shooters