Health and Wellbeing
All you need to know about looking after yourself and the people around you
Along with being a safe coach, we want to make sure you know where to find all of the information you need about how you can support the ongoing physical and mental wellbeing of your athletes, and yourself as a coach. Whether it’s basic first aid, or learning to develop a better work/life balance, there are a wealth of learning opportunities available.
British Rowing
Supporting Positive Mental Health
The Well HQ
The Well HQ’s CIMSPA-endorsed courses worth 10 CIMSPA CPD points lead the way in teaching best-practice for coaches, teachers and trainers of female athletes.
UK Coaching
Use the Search function on the UK Coaching website to display resources related to mental health and mental wellbeing
First Aid
Coaches can use any provider of first aid courses as long as it includes practical CPR. Always check that organisations are a registered training provider. The Health and Safety Executive provides guidance as to what you should expect from a registered training provider.
Active Partnerships: You may be able to find providers within your region through Active Partnerships.
British Red Cross: First Aid – A minute can make a difference
St John Ambulance: Find a First Aid Course near you
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This page is part of the Coaching Stream, our one-stop shop for coach development resources.