LEVEL 1 COACHING COURSE
Course Objective
Level 1 provides an introduction to coaching and is the minimum requirement for coaching in fencing. The Level 1 Coach will gain skills and knowledge on how to successfully introduce fencing to beginners, to understand how people can be attracted to fencing and what can be done to provide a safe, enjoyable and challenging environment. This course is integrated with SG Coach Level 1 Theory and Values and Principles in Sports and will be conducted jointly by Learning Facilitators from both Republic Polytechnic and Fencing Singapore respectively.
Participants need to be 18 years old and above. All registration is managed by Republic Polytechnic.
Course Content
- Theory – Coaching theories, Sport Safety and Safe Sport, Fencing Terminology, Basic Rules, Classification of Basic Fencing Strategic elements.
- Foundational Sport Science (FSS) – Introduction to Exercise and Sports, Anatomy and injury prevention, Sports biomechanics, Sports nutrition, Sports physiology, Sports psychology, Strength and conditioning
- Values and Principles in Sports – Key role coaches, Personal coaching philosophy, Positive coaching principles, Coaching ethics and expectations, Game-for-Life framework, Anti-Doping principles & practices
- Practical – How to introduce, develop and improve basic fencing skills. How to plan and to deliver a group session safely using the delivery process skills of: instruction and explanation, providing demonstrations, observation and analysis and providing feedback.
Course Structure
Course Completion Requirement
In order to complete this course, participants will need to:
- Complete all Theory modules & quizzes using E-learning platform
- Attend all sessions of the coaching course
- Successfully pass the assessment at the end of the course
- Submit and clear all course submissions
- Complete a 30-hr practical experience assignment under certified Coach
- Hold a valid Standard First Aid certification
Course Outcome
Upon completion of the Course, Candidate should be able to independently:
- Create a Plan of training session specific to the participant needs
- Conduct and organize group sessions safely
- Teach basic techniques and tactics on the 3 weapons
- Deliver sessions using basic coaching methodology
- Correct errors in basic fencing techniques
- Conduct exercises that help physical development
Course Instructors
Zoran Tulum has been a coach for more than 35 years. His career took him from winning the Yugoslav National Championships to coaching the US National Team at the Olympic Games. In 2014, Zoran Tulum was named National Coach for the US Men’s Sabre program. He served as US Fencing’s Men’s Team Coach at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016 and in Tokyo 2021.
Oleg Matseichuk’s coaching career is distinguished by his transition from a celebrated fencer to an inspirational mentor. Recruited by the Japan Fencing Federation in 2003, he played a pivotal role in Japan’s fencing achievements, including Yuki Ota’s silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Japan’s historic gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Matseichuk’s coaching expertise, characterized by his deep emotional and physical strength, is now nurturing the next generation of fencers as the National Foil Coach at Fencing Singapore.
Course Schedule
| DATE | TIME | VENUE | DESCRIPTION |
| 1 – 22 Nov 2024 | – | Online | Self paced E-Learning via Republic Polytechnic’s platform |
| 14 Nov 2024 | 6pm – 9pm | TBC | Face to Face Lesson |
| 15 Nov 2024 | 6pm – 9pm | TBC | Face to Face Lesson |
| 16 Nov 2024 | 10am – 5pm | TBC | Face to Face Lesson |
| 17 Nov 2024 | 10am – 5pm | TBC | Face to Face Lesson |
| 18 Nov 2024 | 6pm – 9pm | TBC | Face to Face Lesson |
| 19 Nov 2023 | 6pm – 9pm | TBC | Face to Face Lesson |
| 6 Dec 2024 | – | Online Submission | FSS and SCG L1 Exam Results Submission (via Self-Service Test Booking @ RP Library (Woodlands) |
| 14 Feb 2025 | – | Online Submission | Coaching Video Assignment submission, Coaching Log sheet Submission & Standard First Aid with AED Certification Submission (via iSpringLearn Portal) |
For all course-related enquiries, please email Marko Milic at fstd@fencingsingapore.org.sg