Scottish Pentathlon has worked closely with Pentathlon GB to develop a new, entry level resource to assist coaches, volunteers at events, school teachers and parents engage in our sport and help increase the capacity at Hubs, clubs and in schools with growing participation.
Pentathlon GB has issued the following statement to launch the new resource which outlines the background and purpose of the new resource which we are sure will be of great help to our own Hubs and clubs.
Statement – Laser Run Leader Launch
Due to members demand on having an entry level resource to the dynamic two discipline sport of Laser Run we have been working over the last 12 months to prepare this online, free, entry level education resource for our pentathlon community to start their Laser Run pathway into Coaching!
Supported by Neil Park at Scottish Pentathlon, sportscotland and Brightspace, the Laser Run Leader Course has been designed to be interactive, educational and provide participants an experience to introduce them to Laser Run.
The online educational platform has been developed by PGB Board member and Liverpool John Moores Sport Coaching Lecturer Dr. Nic Robinson, with extensive input from PGB coaches across the Pentathlon pathway. The intended participants are anyone looking to assist coaches, volunteer at Laser Run events, schoolteachers, scout leaders, parents/careers of athletes….anyone wanting to know more about this fun and exciting sport. Let’s grow our sporting knowledge and spread the word!
Dr. Nic comments ‘We are committed to strengthening our volunteer and coaching pathway across Pentathlon, supporting both new and existing coaches. This course provides an excellent first stepping stone.”
Mike O’Donnell from Scottish Pentathlon’s Fife Hub added ‘ The course is informational and worthwhile, a great introduction to the sport of Laser Run.’
The free online course is accessed through Sportscotland sign up has six interactive learning modules which you can complete in your own time, finishing with a knowledge check assessment.
Once passed you will receive a e-copy downloadable Pentathlon GB Laser Run Leader certificate and Scottish Pentathlon will then support individuals with their PVG application in line with our safeguarding policy for engaging in regulated work with young athletes.
The learning objectives of the Laser Run Leader Course are;
1. Understand Laser Run Leader role within the context of Modern Pentathlon by describing key historical developments in the sport of pentathlon. ( Course introductions and context).
2. Be able to describe the Laser Run discipline, summarise its development to date and explain how it is organised within Modern Pentathlon (ie: What is Laser Run?).
3. Be able to explain how to set up a Laser Run range for official and unofficial events, including PGB events, Laser Activity sessions, and Para Laser Sports. (ie: Range and combination set up).
4. Be able to identify and describe the key Pentathlon settings and the equipment used within the sport. (eg: The Laser Equipment).
5. Be able to demonstrate the main teaching points for Laser Run, including safe pistol pointing, correct shooting stance and key coaching considerations for para athletes. (ie: Basic Teaching Points For Laser).
6. Understand and describe the key range roles, outline the basic elements of a risk assessment and demonstrate their understanding through a quiz. (ie: Roles on the range & Quiz ).
This Leader course serves as the entry point to the Laser Coaching pathway, which will continue to develop across all disciplines to strengthen our volunteer and coaching workforce.