FA Coaching Deaf Footballers

Course Overview

Minimum Age: 16

Course Duration: 6 hours

Price: TBC

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COURSE DETAILS

The purpose of this course is to provide you with ideas and guidance on how to adapt, where necessary, to include deaf players in your sessions and match situations in your school or club.

Block 1 - Understanding

What is sound?
The ear
Types of deafness
The impact of deafness on children and their language skills
Hearing aids and cochlear implants
Different types of hearing aids

Block 2 - Communication

Options and approaches
Communication with deaf footballers
Communicating by telephone
British Sign Language (BSL)

Block 3 Coaching Sessions

Health and safety considerations
Planning and organising

Block 4 - The game

Rule adaptations
Player pathway

Course Pre-requisites

Prior to certification, candidates are required to obtain Introduction to Coaching Football.

Available Dates

Unfortunately there are no available dates.

Important Information

We adhere to a strict cancellation policy and by enrolling onto our course you agree to have read and agree to be bound by our Terms and Conditions.

Can I book places on the course for other coaches?

Unfortunately not. Each individual learner is required to book their own place using their own FAN and Password, to ensure our information on medical conditions, emergency contacts etc is accurate and up to date. The booking agreement is always between Derbyshire FA and the individual learner.

I'm interested in taking part in this course, what should I do?

Please email footballeducation@derbyshirefa.com to register your interest. We will then contact you about any upcoming courses.

I've forgotten my FAN and/or Password, what should I do?

If you have forgotten your FAN or Password click here to send a reminder to the email address attached to your account.

Get In Touch

Phone: 01332 361422 (Option 1)

9am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Email: alexander.walker@derbyshirefa.com