PreRequisite of the programme requires candidate to pass SAQ Swimming Proficiency Assessment.
- Requirement for candidate to have minimal 3 passes of 4 Swimming Strokes: Front Crawl, BackStroke, Butterfly and Breaststroke.
SG-Coach Level 1 (Technical) Swimming Programme
- Comprises of SG-Coach L1 Technical component only.
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Course Description
SG-Coach Level 1 (Technical) Swimming Programme
The SG-Coach Programme aims to prepare aspiring coaches with the knowledge and skills of 'how to coach' and guide one to understand 'why you coach' through the introduction of values education and principles in sport within the local ecosystem.
This course aims to equip and train participants to be effective coaches in Swimming.
The SG-Coach Technical Level 1 curriculum is designed and delivered in a blended learning approach, consisting of face-to-face classroom/pool sessions, and SAQ Assessments.
This course emphasises on reflection and feedback as effective coaching techniques in Singapore. Participants will go through online modules, classroom modules, Assessments, and Practicum Attachments. Assessments and Feedback is given throughout the course to encourage active participation and continual learning.
This SG-Coach Programme is created in partnership with CoachSG and NROC.
You will be awarded Singapore Coach Excellence Programme Swimming Level One (Technical) Certificate upon completion of all requirements of this course.
Practical Modules Covered:
- Lesson Planning and Risk Assessment
- Effective Coaching Practices & Strategies
- Hydrodynamics in Swimming
- Coaching Swimming (Mock Assessment)
- In-Course Micro-Coaching Assessment (Upon Completion of all required modules)
- Practicum Attachments with appointed attachment centres (Upon Completion of all required modules)
- Final Coaching Assessment (Upon completion of Attachment)
Please note that you are required to have 100% attendance in order to fulfill the course requirements. You will be awarded Singapore Coach Excellence Programme Swimming Level One (Technical) Certificate upon completion of all requirements of this course.
Sessions/Modules
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Date (Day)
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Time
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Location
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Course Briefing
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TBC
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7pm to 730pm
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Virtual Zoom
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Lesson Planning and Risk Assessment
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TBC
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7pm to 9pm
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TBC (Classroom)
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Effective Coaching Practices & Strategies
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TBC
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7pm to 9pm
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TBC (Pool)
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Hydrodynamics in Swimming
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TBC
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7pm to 9pm
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TBC (Pool)
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Coaching Swimming (Mock Assessment)
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TBC
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7pm to 9pm
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TBC (Pool)
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In-Course Micro-Coaching Assessment [ICA]
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First Assessment will be arrange by SAQ
Retry Assestment will require candidate to self-book upon availability.
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7pm to 9pm
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TBC (Pool)
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Practicum Attachment
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Upon approval of SAQ and appointed attachment centre
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-
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Location of Attachment
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Final Coaching Assessment
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Candidate will be required submit dates for possible assessment.
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-
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Location of Attachment
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*Please take note that the dates are not in chronological order
Please ensure to complete the following course prerequisites:
- All Participants will be required to register as a TeachSAQ/CoachSAQ Member. (For course tracking purposes)
- Age (18 years and above – according to calendar year)
- Lifesaving Certificate 1, please click here for more information for the course information: Lifesaving-courses


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*This is a SkillsFuture Credit-eligible course.