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British Equestrians prepares to take applications for Level 4 Coaching Certificate

Friday, 07 May 2021

British Equestrian will be opening applications for the 2021–2023 running of its Level 4 Coaching Certificate on 20 May.

The course, which British Equestrian runs in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire and British Rowing, is a bespoke programme that has been developed specifically for both sports and includes a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) in Professional Practice in Sports Coaching. It’s intended for high-performing coaches who have already completed the Level 3 Coaching Certificate, British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 4 or 5 in Complete Horsemanship, Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Advanced Coach, or an equivalent qualification.

On 20 May, British Equestrian and the University of Gloucestershire will be hosting a live virtual information session for all coaches interested in applying for the Level 4 Coaching certificate.The session will include an overview of the programme, including the academic content and available support, and will run from 1–3pm.

If you would like to register for the virtual information day, please email participation@bef.co.uk by 12pm on Monday 17 May. Once registered, you’ll received instructions for how to join the session. If you’re unable to attend but are interested in the programme, a recording will be made available afterwards to anybody who has registered.

Further details about the Level 4 Coaching Certificate are available here.

Following the information day, the application form for the Level 4 Coaching Certificate will be made available on the British Equestrian website. The deadline for submission is 12pm on 11 June 2021.