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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.

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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.

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Level 1 Award in Coaching Dodgeball

April 23, 2021

Approx. 8 hours
Contents:
- Background, Ethics & Professional Practice
- Official Rules, Technical Skills & Tactical Knowledge
- Planning, Delivering & Reviewing Sessions

Level 1 Course Information

This is an official British Dodgeball coaching course that forms the first part of a coach’s journey into coaching dodgeball. If you’d like to learn more, visit our courses page for more information.

Course Features

Text, video and interactive content
28 interactive activities, 16 videos & 8 downloadable resources
Access on computer, mobile & tablet
Prerequisite for Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Dodgeball course

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What you’ll learn

General information on British Dodgeball and facts about dodgeball participation in the UK and around the world;
Professional practice, ethics of coaching and duty of care;
The rules of cloth dodgeball, including hits, catches, blocking, the opening rush and stalling rules;
How to coach the primary skills and basic tactics used in cloth dodgeball; and
Planning safe & effective sessions;
Delivering inclusive and enjoyable sessions; and
Reviewing sessions via self-reflection and participant feedback.

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