As a British Canoeing UKCC Level 2 coach you may be interested in adding Coaching Endorsements to your qualification to broaden the environmental remit of your award. This can be achieved by attending a 4 or 5 Star in your discipline of choice and then attending Moderate Water or Advanced Water Endorsement also in your choice of discipline.
Moderate Water Endorsement
The British Canoeing Moderate Water Endorsement (MWE) is designed for Coaches who wish to coach in the moderate water environment relevant to the award/craft. The Award is available in Open Canoe, Sea, Surf, Touring, and White Water Kayak. To achieve the qualification candidates complete a formal training course, followed by a period of consolidation and a final coaching assessment. British Canoeing Coaches with the Moderate Water Endorsement have been trained to coach the personal paddling skills required for the specific moderate water environment, taking into account the technical, tactical, physiological, and psychological requirements. By the end of the course you should have developed your understanding of performance and have a range of coaching strategies.
Advanced Water Endorsement
The British Canoeing Advanced Water Endorsement (AWE) is designed for Coaches who wish to coach in the Advanced Water environment relevant to the award/craft. The Award is available in Open Canoe, Sea, Surf, and White Water Kayak. To achieve the qualification candidates complete a formal training course, followed by a period of consolidation and a final coaching assessment. British Canoeing Coaches with the Advanced Water Endorsement have been trained to coach the personal paddling skills required for the specific Moderate and Advanced Water environments, taking into account the technical, tactical, physiological, and psychological requirements. By the end of the course you should have developed your understanding of performance and have a range of coaching strategies.
