FA Level 1 Futsal Course

The FA Level 1 in Coaching Futsal Award provides you with an opportunity to develop an awareness of both the practical and theoretical aspects of Futsal coaching

COURSE OVERVIEW

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Learn about the UEFA and FIFA approved small-sided game. On this course you will be introduced to a number of practices from which the basic technical demands of Futsal can be developed.

The FA Level 1 in Coaching Futsal is a vocational course that provides you with an opportunity to develop an awareness of both the practical and theoretical aspects of Futsal coaching.

You will gain an insight into the game in England, how it is played and how you can coach to better support the development of future players.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Minimum Age: 16

Course Duration: 6 hours

Leading To: FA Level 2 in Coaching Futsal

DEVELOP YOUR AWARENESS

WHAT WE TEACH

Introduction to the course objectives, programme and expectations of learners
Introduction to game of Futsal - its history, recent development and participation
The FIFA Futsal Laws of the game
Tutor-led practical coaching sessions that covers the following topics: control, passing, shooting, defending, player movement/fainting and travelling with the ball
Provide understanding of the techniques and skills related to the game of Futsal
Organise and Deliver basic Futsal practices
Review of the practical activities and consolidation of the learning outcomes
Provide Introduction to the structure of the game, the laws and the role Futsal can play in developing underlying techniques and skills
Next steps, personal action plan, feedback and evaluation

THEORY ASPECTS

Develop an appreciation and understanding of the basic techniques related to coaching Futsal
Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying fundamental principles related to the game of Futsal
Display a basic understanding of the Futsal Laws of the Game
Develop an understanding of Futsal as a standalone game in its own right and the significant variances from conventional 5-a-side
Develop an awareness of the part Futsal can play in the development of young players

PRACTICAL ASPECTS

Candidates will be encouraged to participate practically to maximise their opportunities for learning (however inability to participate will not prevent successful completion of the award)

REQUIREMENTS

Prerequsites

Prior to registration, learners are required to:

• Be accurately identified
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Hold as a minimum a current FA Emergency Aid / FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
• Have attended The FA Safeguarding Children Workshop within the last three years, or completed the re-certification

Completion Requirements

This course will provide you with an understanding of the techniques and skills related to the game of Futsal. By the end of the course you should be able to:

List the 6 core technical strands of the game
Identify 6 key area relating to the laws of the game
Describe the current development pathways and estimated participation rates in England