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Training & Resources

National Governing Bodies (NGBs):

A National Governing Body of Sport (NGB), oversees the existing Vision for that Sport as well as the future direction and focus of that particular Sport. National Governing Bodies are responsible for :-

  • Providing a National directive and structure
  • Providing support and insurance to those clubs that affiliate,
  • Increase the quality and quantity of coaches, volunteers and officials,
  • Organise and/or provide information on competitive opportunities at all levels,
  • Assist with facility developments,
  • Provide information and advise on funding and
  • Provide clear objectives and actions for clubs and individuals in assist in the development of that sport.

Many National Governing Bodies have in place a Strategy, which outlines the focus of that particular sport and explains in detail how aims and objectives are to be met. Many NGB employ officers to lead on the delivery and implementation of the National Strategy and these officers coordinate and oversee the development and performance objectives of a particular sport. Many national governing bodies have development officers that can offer support to clubs and organisations. For more information on local development officers working for a varierty of NGBs visit the Active Sussex website. 


Training for existing coaches and volunteers

Active Sussex run a programme of workshops designed to provide opportunities for ongoing personal development for coaches and volunteers within clubs and organisations across sussex . For a full list of the workshops that are available through sports coach UK or runningsports, please click on the links at the bottom of the page.

Community Sport Leadership Award:

The course is a nationally recognised NVQ level two qualification aimed at developing sports leadership skills.  The course is open to any member of the public over the age of sixteen.  Elements of the course include: organising and delivering activities, structure of sport in the UK , understanding and leading fitness sessions, principles of sports events and competitions, adapting sports activities and leadership skills in the community. All units of the course must be completed to achieve the award.

For more details contact sports.info@brighton-hove.gov.uk or (01273) 292724

Useful Links for training and qualifications

 

Further Resources:

Below are a range of additional websites providing support and advice to around sport and physical activity:

Change for Life – National website offering lots of practical advice on eating well, moving more and living longer.

English Federation for Disability Sport - Responsible for the promotion and development of sporting opportunities for all disabled people in England

Sport England - Government agency responsible for building the foundations of sporting success, by creating a world-leading community sport system of clubs, coaches, facilities and volunteers.

UK Sport - The strategic lead body for high performance sport in the UK.

London 2012 - The official site of the London 2012 Olympic and Paraolympic Games

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