The Archery GB Instructor Plus Award is a progressive training course designed for qualified archery instructors who wish to deepen their expertise and deliver more advanced coaching experiences. Building on the foundational Instructor Award, this course equips instructors to support archers beyond introductory sessions, focusing on skill development over multiple engagements. Participants learn to coach using sights and shoot at extended distances up to 20 metres, while also mastering session planning, safety management, and equipment maintenance.
The course blends online and face-to-face learning, offering a well-rounded approach to professional development.
Instructor Plus is ideal for activity centres, schools, and clubs aiming to elevate their archery programmes and provide structured learning pathways for new archers. By completing this award, instructors gain the confidence and capability to guide individuals through a series of six sessions, fostering consistent improvement and enjoyment of the sport. The course also emphasises constructive feedback, bow tuning, and basic repairs, ensuring instructors can maintain high standards of safety and performance. Whether you’re looking to upskill your team or expand your archery offering, Instructor Plus is a valuable step forward in delivering engaging, high-quality archery experiences.
Agenda for the course
- 🏹 Progressive Coaching: Learn to coach archers beyond beginner level using six structured sessions.
- 🎯 Shooting with Sights: Teach archers to shoot with sights up to 20 metres.
- 📋 Session Planning: Develop effective, engaging coaching sessions tailored to intermediate archers.
- 🧠 Skill Development: Focus on improving technique, confidence, and progression.
- 🛡️ Safety and Supervision: Reinforce safe practices and responsible coaching.
- 🛠️ Equipment Maintenance: Cover basic upkeep and setup for intermediate-level gear.
- 💬 Blended Learning: Includes online pre-course materials and a one-day practical workshop.