Parkour UK 1st4sport Introductory CPD Award in Teaching Parkour/Freerunning
This is a 1 -Day practical course covering the foundation aspects of teaching Parkour in a schools context. The course includes a resource pack covering the content and can be flexible to the age and context of your pupils.
This CPD award is limited to delivering private school spaces only such as the school gym or playground. If a school wishes to embark on a more developed Parkour training programme for its students, we strongly recommend engaging a Parkour UK 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Parkour/Freerunning qualified coach.
Equipment Needs:
A standard gym hall P.E space with at least 2 vault boxes, 6-8 thin floor mats and 3-5 wooden benches. This may need expanded dependant on numbers, and some of the course can also take place outside using the venue’s existing architecture.
Join a course:
There are 2 ways to join a course:
1) If you have enough teachers/colleagues interested we can come to you and run a course. We are happy to work with you increase participation and invite colleagues from other areas.
2) Join an existing course that is advertised – if any open events are available they will appear above and on our Find a Course page
Who is this qualification designed for?
This is a one day teaching CPD course for qualified teachers (QTS) in the UK. It is not a coaching qualification.
Learners are required to:
- be accurately identified
- be at least 18 years of age (prior to attending the course)
- be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing). Learners must be able to understand the requirements of the qualification and the information within the qualification materials in English without assistance. Where there is demand, this qualification may also be available in Welsh or Irish.
- hold or working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Additional requirements:
- Reasonable adjustments – if you have any injuries, illnesses, permanent, long-term or temporary disability, a learning difficulty or indisposition, you must inform Parkour UK so you can apply for special consideration from 1st4sport by completing and returning an Access Request Form.
Structure
The CPD is built around the principles of ‘Build into Play’ and the course has been developed in partnership with Access Parkour.
The course is a mix of practical parkour, teaching and ‘classroom’ style learning delivered over an 8 hour day.
- Unit 1 – Parkour & Practice
- Unit 2 – Risk and Play
- Unit 3 – Delivering Parkour
- Unit 4 – Practicing Delivery
For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
Parkour UK 1st4sport Introductory CPD Award in Teaching Parkour/Freerunning Learner Pack
Parkour UK 1st4sport Introductory CPD Award in Teaching Parkour/Freerunning Resource pack which contains:
- Movement reference table
- Sample Floor Plans
- 12 week curriculum
- Risk Assessment Templates
For tutors, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
- Generic administrative guidance and tools for recognised centres
- Parkour UK 1st4sport Introductory CPD Award in Teaching Parkour/Freerunning Tutor Pack
- Internal assessment tools
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Fees are charged per learner and provide registration and certification for the qualification, as well as a Parkour UK 1st4sport Learner Pack and Learner Resource Cards.
| Type | Course fee | Assessment Fee | Discount requirements |
| Standard | £145.00 | Included | n/a |
| afPE/YST Members | £125.00 | Included | When booked by an individual with a valid afPE membership or YST Membership. Please contact us with your membership number for a discount |
Terms & Conditions:
- Payments for course must be made in full prior to the commencement of the course – unless an invoice arrangement has been made.
- The course fee covers all reasonable costs associated to complete the course.
- In order to qualify for the registration and/or membership discount, learners must have the correct level of membership prior to booking.
- Learners must attend all course dates unless an exemption is granted in writing by the course organiser.
- No refunds shall be given for learners who fail to attend any course dates.
- Learners who withdraw from the course for any reason will be subject to the following cancellation policy:
- Cancellation within 7 days of the course start date – No refund of course fee, a 25% fee will be discounted from the cost of a future course.
- Cancellation within 14 days of the course start date – 50% of course fee refunded. A 25% fee will be discounted from the cost of a future course.
- Cancellation up to 28 days prior to the course start date – 100% refundable upon notification.
If no open courses are available
Please contact chris.grant@parkour.uk to discuss hosting and other options.
This is a non-regulated CPD and does not sit on the QCF or RQF
