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Mastering Football Refereeing: Rules, Calls, and Signals

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Cambridge Open Academy

Summary

Price
£14 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
4 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of Completion (PDF) - Free
  • Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy) - £9.99
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Step onto the field confidently and take charge as a football referee with our all-around course, "Mastering Football Refereeing: Rules, Calls, and Signals." Whether you're a seasoned referee looking to refresh your knowledge or a beginner seeking to enter the world of officiating, this course will equip you with the wisdom and methods to make fair and accurate calls during a game.

From an introduction to football refereeing to guidelines and the latest changes in the game's laws, our course covers every aspect of officiating. You'll learn about the responsibilities of a referee, the pre-match preparations, and the game's standard rules. In addition, you gain a deep understanding of the law of the game and its application during gameplay, ensuring you make the right calls every time.

In addition to the theoretical aspects of refereeing, our course also includes a module on the diet and fitness of a football referee. You'll learn to maintain optimal health and fitness levels. Our course will give you everything you need to become a confident, knowledgeable, and proficient football referee.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Comprehend the responsibilities of a football referee.
  • Gain a thorough knowledge of the laws of the game and their application during gameplay.
  • Deliver the guidelines and latest changes in football refereeing.
  • Acknowledge the importance of fitness and diet for football referees.
  • Discover how to make fair and accurate calls during a game.
  • Gain confidence and authority to officiate a football match.
  • Finally, understand the process of becoming a football referee.

Certificates

Certificate of Completion (PDF)

Digital certificate - Included

Once you have successfully completed the course, you will receive a CPD Accredited PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment.

Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £9.99

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, international students have to pay £19.99 for the shipment to their designated address.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

The "Mastering Football Refereeing: Rules, Calls, and Signals" course is a comprehensive guide to football refereeing. This course covers everything you need to become a confident, knowledgeable, and proficient football referee. You'll start with an introduction to football refereeing and learn the responsibilities of a referee. Next, you'll gain an understanding of the laws of the game and their application during gameplay.

In addition, you'll learn guidelines and the latest changes in football refereeing. The course also covers the importance of fitness and diet for football referees, so they can maintain optimal health and fitness levels to perform at their best on the field. By the end of the course, you'll gain the confidence and authority to officiate a football match and make fair and accurate calls during a game.

Here is the curriculum breakdown of the Mastering Football Refereeing: Rules, Calls, and Signals course below:

  • Module 01: An Introduction to Football Refereeing
  • Module 02: Responsibilities of a Football Referee
  • Module 03: How to Become a Football Referee
  • Module 04: Law of the Game (Pre-Match)
  • Module 05: Law of the Game (Common Rules)
  • Module 06: Law of the Game (During Game)
  • Module 07: Practical Guidelines and Latest Changes
  • Module 08: Diet and Fitness of a Football Referee

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course contents. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—

  • Drop Down Menu
  • Drag and Drop
  • Flash Card
  • Label Graphic
  • Timeline View

Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you with the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.

Learner Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technological background and gadgets.

Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —

  • track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
  • engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and
  • use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

Who is this course for?

  • Anyone who is interested in becoming a football referee.
  • Current football referees who want to refresh their knowledge.
  • Coaches and players who want to understand the rules and regulations of the game.
  • Football fans want to gain a better understanding of the game.
  • Parents who wish to understand the rules and regulations of the game support their children who play football.

Career path

  • Assistant Referee: £300 - £400 per match
  • Referee: £450 - £600 per match
  • Semi-professional Referee: £10,000 - £40,000 per year
  • Professional Referee: £40,000 - £70,000 per year
  • FIFA Referee: £50,000 - £100,000+ per year
  • Referee Assessor, Instructor, Mentor: £40,000+ per year

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