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The British Judo Association
Coaching Scheme was started in 1960 with the aid of
a grant from the Ministry of Education. This
allowed for the provision of a full-time National
Coach, Geoffrey Gleeson (8th Dan). Through his
knowledge and hard work Britain was the first countru
to have such a progressive coaching scheme for Judo
and over the past years the scheme has gradually developed.
The objectives of the Scheme are:
- Raising the standard of performance, understanding
and enjoyment of Judo throughout the British Isles.
- Encouraging people to improve their own coaching
ability and to take the British Judo Association
Awards.
Each BJA Coaching Course consists two elements,
a preparation course and an examination.
The preparation course is designed to be delivered
over a two day period by Area Technical Directors
or members of the Coaching Commission. The presentations
will take a full day, followed by a days Practical
Coaching Session.
The examiniation will take place a minimum of one
month after the preparation course and normally lasts
a day (depending on the number of candidates to be
examined).
The British Judo Association
Coach Award Scheme provides three levels of qualification:
- Preliminary
Club Coach
Qualified to coach the basics of any technique
at junior and senior level.
A preliminary club coach can assist in taking a
class provided that a coach with a minimum qualification
of club coach is on the mat.
- Club
Coach
Qualified to coach in a club up to intermediate
level.
- Senior
Club Coach
Qualified to coach in an Advanced class
or individual situation.
All British Judo Association qualified coaches are
automatically covered by the British Judo Association’s
Professional Indemnity, Public Liability and Personal
Accident Insurance for all of their volunteer activities.
(For more insurance details see our insurance
information page)
Revalidation of Coach Awards
The Coaching Commission of the BJA realise how essential
it is for coaches to keep up-to-date with the latest
developments in Judo Coaching specifically and sports
coaching generally. It is not enough that the
individual passes the examination, and then rests
upon their laurels.
All Coaching Awards must be revalidated annually
with the Coach's BJA licence. The relevant Coaching
Award card must be submitted together with the Coach's
licence renewal application and the appropriate fees.
BJA qualified Coaches must attend four revalidation
events annually.
Coaching Award Revalidation Events
Judo Related Events
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Attendance
at an Area organised Coaching seminar (minimum
four hours)
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Attendance
at the BJA National Coaching Course
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Attendance
at judo workshop or course on any topic of judo
coaching
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Attendance
at a first aid course particularly on judo related
injuries
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Attendance
at any BJA licensed tournament as a Coach
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Attendance
at the BJA Annual General Meeting
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Attendance
at a Referees’ course or seminar
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Refereeing
at a BJA Championships as a qualified referee
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Publishing
an article on any aspect of coaching judo
Coach Education Related Events
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Revalidation
of First Aid qualification
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Attendance
at any Fitness and Training course
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Attendance
at any general coaching course e.g.
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Attendance
at any course in Diet and Weight Management
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Attendance
at any course on Sports Injuries
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Attendance
at any course concerning Good Practice
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Attendance
at a course dealing with Child Abuse or Care of
Children
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Attendance
at any course related to Coaching Disabled People
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Attendance
at any course related to Drugs in Sport
Areas are required to run an annual coaching seminar
of at least four hours duration. It is compulsory
for Coaches to attend one of these events per year
(not necessarily within their own Area) or the BJA
National Coaching Course.
No more than three of the same types of events should
be recorded in the Coach's Coaching Award card during
the relevant twelve-month period. Coaches may attend
as many tournaments as they wish but only two per
year may be used for revalidation purposes.
In order to promote continuous professional
development, all coaches are encouraged to attend
at least one Coach Education related event each year.
BJA Coach Award
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