November 23, 2024

Level 2 Discipline-specific Award

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*Updated 25th May 2023 British Cycling have launched a new coaching pathway, which is currently partially available and only fully available in 2024.

Due to demand from existing L1 and L2 coaches, a small number of Level 2 and Level 2 discipline course are still available – dates are on this page. These courses will be discotinued as and when new course options become available.

Level 2 Award in Coaching Cycling

The Level 2 Award in Coaching Cycling is aimed at Level 1 qualified coaches who have had experience of delivering coaching sessions to groups of people.  

The course covers topics such as where to and what to coach, rider performance, creating a safe coaching environment, developing coaching sessions and evaluating your coaching practice. 

This qualification will enable you to independently create, deliver and evaluate a series of coached cycling sessions.

Upcoming courses 

Course 

Access to Online Learning

Dates 

Online Booking 

Leicester

(Ref: 6643)

 16th June

 1st July (webinars commence)

29th July – Development Day

21st Oct – Assessment day

 Book   Level 2 Discipline Specific courses

These awards are for qualified Level 2 coaches who are either new to a specific discipline or who want to develop their existing knowledge further. We offer these awards across the disciplines of track, road, cyclo-cross, BMX, mountain bike and cycle speedway.  

The courses cover topics including discipline events, their demands, practical session planning, development, environment, remit and coach-led racing theory. 

The knowledge gained from one of these awards will allow you to plan, deliver and evaluate a series of safe and engaging discipline specific sessions. The award will also give you all the knowledge and information you need to progress riders from their first session to competition. 

What does the course include? 

This course is made up of online and face-to-face learning, supported by our coach developers throughout. The course involves:  

  • Two days of face-to-face learning with practical activities to experience delivering and participating in coaching sessions* 
  • Online theory assessment 
  • Practical assessment to plan, deliver and evaluate a coaching session 
  • *The Level 2 Cycle Speedway Award includes 1 face-to-face day 

    How much does it cost? 

  • £225 – Road, BMX, Mountain Bike and Cyclo-cross
  • £125 – Cycle speedway
  • £285 – Track
  • How long will the course take to complete? 

    2 weeks 

    What do I need to be able to book? 

  • Hold the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Cycling, Club Coach Award or Activity Coach Award
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Valid and current emergency first aid certificate (minimum 6 hours) or equivalent 
  • Access to a computer and the internet
  • *Please note online booking closes 1 day before access to online learning begins

    Upcoming courses  Cyclo-Cross

    Course 

    Access to Online Learning

    Dates 

    Online Booking 

    TBC       MTB

    Course 

    Access to Online Learning

    Dates 

    Online Booking 

    Aviemore

    (Ref: 6416)

    2nd June 2023

    17th & 18th June 2023

    Book

    Dalby Forest

    (Ref: 6641)

    7th July 2023

    22nd & 23rd July 2023

    Book

    Road

    Course 

    Access to Online Learning

    Dates 

    Online Booking 

    Linlithgow

    (Ref: 6417)

    9th June 2023

    24th & 25th June 2023

    Book

    Leicester

    (Ref: 6642)

    30th June 2023

    15th & 16th July 2023

    Book

    Track 

    Course 

    Access to Online Learning

    Dates 

    Online Booking

    TBC

          BMX

    Course 

    Access to Online Learning

    Dates 

    Online Booking 

    TBC

          Cycle Speedway

    Course 

    Access to Online Learning 

    Dates 

    Online Booking 

    TBC      

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    Tel: 0161 274 2060

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