The Leadership in Running Fitness Award will prepare you to provide a safe and enjoyable running experience for participants over the age of 12. On successful completion of the one-day attendance only course you will be licensed and insured to lead groups of adults in running activities taking place away from the club premises. If working with participants between 12-18 you will need to work under the supervision of a licensed coach (Athletics Coach or CiRF)
The course consists of a series of Online Learning Modules and a Practical session (Half Day face to face delivery),
The online learning modules will be self-guided, meaning that there is no tutor present and candidates work through the modules independently before attending a practical delivery session.
The Practical session will look to apply the theoretical knowledge covered in the online modules. This session will also provide an opportunity to practice leading mixed ability groups effectively, exploring the How-to-lead skills, components of a session and the running technical template. There is no assessment element.
Places are limited to 28 attendees per course which will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
To be eligible for this course you must be 18 years or over. This award is a great entry point for those who wish to progress along the Coaching Pathway or those who just want to assist people who want to use running to get fit.
This award has been designed for those who primarily work with adults/young people over the age of 12 who enjoy recreational running for fitness and health. Potential candidates may work within a Running Club of a Community based running group such as Couch to 5K. It’s important to note this is not a course about individual running events, nor is it a coaching course.
For a leadership license to be processed, leaders require a current Access NI police record check. Checks are not transferable between sports and other organisations therefore you will need to conduct a new check to be insured. The Access NI check itself is free for club volunteers.
Full details of this course can be found on British Athletics' uLearnAthletics.com website HERE.
If you would like to see the resources provided on this course before you attend they are also on uLearnAthletics.com HERE.
Visit the Upcoming Courses page for further details on the next LiRF courses. If you do not see a suitable date or course available, please fill out the Expression of Interest form to receive primary communications on when the next course will become available.
Yes. In addition to attending the LiRF course you need to complete the mandatory online training (Safeguarding & First Aid) via Athletics Hub and apply for an Enhanced Access NI check. Please download the required forms below and follow the instructions carefully.