Can I learn at my own pace?

Yes! Our courses are set up so you can start, pause and return to your learning at times which are convenient to you. There is no time limit to compete the course in. The only exception to this is the online Level 2 course, which is made up of 2 webinars and lessons to complete before/after certain points, but this is all clearly marked.

Who developed this course?

Our courses are developed by teaching and coaching professionals from around the world, led by a Physical Education specialist teacher and international dodgeball coach from the UK. The WDBF Coaching Committee endorses the courses we develop to ensure the contents are of high value to dodgeball specialists and generalist sports educators alike.

What are the technology requirements to take this course?

Any device with access to a browser can access this course in its entirety. No additional software (e.g., word processors) or hardware is needed, unless explicitly stated (such as recording equipment for the online Level 2 course). We recommend using Google Chrome to complete the course, although it should be compatible with all browsers.

Who is this course for?

Our courses are aimed at:Anyone wanting to learn more about dodgeballPhysical Education teachersGeneralist sports coachesDodgeball coachesDodgeball players wanting to learn more about another code of the sportIt can be completed by anyone of any age, although it is recommended each learner is aged 13+. Anyone aged under 18 should get permission from a parent or guardian before signing up to online learning on this site.

What are the terms & conditions of purchasing a course?

Please see our refund & cancellation policy on our Policies page for more information.

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Level 1 Award in Coaching Dodgeball (RPL)

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Level 1 Award in Coaching Dodgeball Course Information

Course Length: 8 hours
Available Formats:
- Online: 8 hours online (individuals or groups | £100pp)
- Online (RPL): 5 hours online (Recognition of Prior Learning dodgeball-specific modules only | £75pp)
- Blended: 3 hours online + 5 hours practical course day (groups of 10+ only, includes practical session | £50pp + tutor fee)
Pay by Invoice: Email coaching@britishdodgeball.com quoting the Level 1 Award in Coaching Dodgeball online course.

The course covers the responsibilities of a coach, the official rules, technical skills and tactics of dodgeball and how to plan, deliver and review sessions effectively.

PURCHASE INSTRUCTION 1: If you wish to purchase this course for someone else, please select ‘Group’ – otherwise you will only give your own account access.
PURCHASE INSTRUCTION 2: To book, please send in evidence of prior learning via email to coaching@britishdodgeball.com and wait for confirmation this has been accepted before purchase. British Dodgeball will not provide refunds for individuals who purchase the course before waiting for approval and are subsequently fail to meet the RPL criteria.

£75.00

Full Details

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This is the updated Autumn 2026 version of the online Level 1 Award in Coaching Dodgeball – Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), providing learners with the essential knowledge to use dodgeball as a vehicle to get groups active in a range of settings. The course is available only to experienced coaches who hold a Level 2 in another sport or a sports coaching degree, and covers the official rules, technical skills and tactics of dodgeball.

Course Information:

Level 1 Award in Coaching Dodgeball Course Information
RPL Course Length: 5 hours
Available Formats:
- Online: 8 hours online (individuals or groups | £100pp)
- Online (RPL): 5 hours online (Recognition of Prior Learning dodgeball-specific modules only | £75pp)
- Blended: 3 hours online + 5 hours practical course day (groups of 10+ only, includes practical session | £50pp + tutor fee)
Terms & Conditions

Pre-Requisites:

Ages 14+
Must be able to deliver a dodgeball session to a group for end-point assessment

Recognition of Prior Learning

British Dodgeball’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the recognition of a learner’s prior formal learning – learning which has previously been formally accredited within an education system. This allows the learner exemption from the Generic modules of British Dodgeball coaching courses, and therefore a cheaper course price and an experience which avoids duplication of learning. Further information about how to apply is available in the policy below:

Recognition of Prior Learning

Purchase Options:

This course can also be booked as a face to face course for 10+ participants by emailing hello@britishdodgeball.com.
You can purchase the level 1 and level 2 combined at a reduced rate here – Level 1+2 Coach Education Package
You can purchase Coach Membership to get a £20 discount on this course – this is required to meet Minimum Deployment Requirements for delivering dodgeball activity in the UK.

This course should be particularly useful for:

Teachers
School sports coaches
Community coaches
New club coaches
Club helpers and volunteers

Registering Others and Paying as an Organisation:

Course Registration Guide

If you wish to purchase this course for other members of your organisation, please follow the steps outlined in the guide above.

You can pay via invoice if you’d prefer and we will grant access via a code To do so, please email hello@britishdodgeball.com quoting the Level 1 Award in Coaching Dodgeball online course.

If you have already purchased places for others by selecting the ‘Group’ option above, and now wish to enrol users, then you can do this at the Groups Dashboard. Make sure you are logged in to the account that purchased the places when doing this.

Course Link:

Level 1 Award in Coaching Dodgeball (online RPL version)

Next Steps:

Upon completing the Level 1 Award in Coaching Dodgeball, participants can then enrol on a Level 2 Coaching course. More information is available on our coaching page.