WEAPON-SPECIFIC LEVEL 3 (WS3)

This course was developed for coaches with fencers that are taking part in regular competitions, moving from a development phase to a performance phase. The course will re-visit effective coaching within group sessions and will explore different lesson types, with a wider tactical and technical content.

Who should attend?

Coaches from clubs and organisations with a numerous years of coaching experience, and who have a number of fencers involved in international competitions.

Pre-requisites to attend the course

  • 18 + years old.
  • Hold a valid British Fencing membership.
  • Hold a Coaching Fencing Level 2 (CFL2) qualification.
  • Coaches looking to add another weapon, having attended BF WS3 courses prior to 2016.

Course Structure

The course is based on a modular approach with a combination of theoretical and practical content. The course consists of: 5 days on course delivery (35 hours) plus ½ day home study – approx. 40 hours

Pre-requisites for certification

  • Evidence of the appropriate First Aid training.
  • Evidence of the appropriate welfare training.
  • Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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