PrePedal Trainer modules

Training course matrix - full descriptions of courses are listed below

Course/Duration	Bikes	Helmets	Skills equipment	Instructor Backup
Module 1 PrePedal Trainer Half day	4 Zooom balance bikes in a choice of colours	4 Bell or Giro childrens helmets in choice of colours	N/A	Phone, email, Facebook
Module 1a Advanced PrePedal Trainer Half day	N/A	N/A	Games cards Session plan templates Optional basic skills/games package	Phone, email, Facebook
Module 2 PrePedal Bike Trainer KS1 Half day	4 Dawes childrens pedal bikes	4 Bell or Giro childrens helmets in choice of colours	N/A	Phone, email, Facebook
Module 2a Advanced PrePedal Bike Trainer KS1 Half day	N/A	N/A	Games cards Session plan templates Optional advanced skills/games package	Phone, email, Facebook

Module 1 PrePedal Trainer  - half day course

In this 'train the trainer' module you will be given the knowledge and equipment to deliver your own PrePedal courses. The PrePedal Trainer module is designed for teachers, classroom assistants, nursery workers, sports coaches, cycle instructors and others who want to train young cyclists themselves.

By the end of the course the participants will be able to use the bikes, helmets and equipment to deliver fun learning based sessions.

Topics covered

• Benefits of cycle training early
• Helmet fitting
• Introduction to the balance bike
• Maintenance
• Dynamic risk assessment
• Learn to ride technique
• Group activities

Module 1a Advanced PrePedal Trainer  - half day course

This module is an extra to module 1 and looks specifically at setting up PrePedal games and the writing of progressive session plans. Trainees will have the opportunity to set up and deliver a session that can be assessed by the tutor. The module includes:

• PrePedal games and their use during sessions
• Delivery cards
• Writing sessions plans
• PrePedal outcomes
• Practical assessment

Module 2 Pedal Bike Trainer KS1 - half day course

In this module you will be given the skills to use the balance bikes as a means of training with a view of progressing onto standard pedal cycles. If the child has completed Module 1 at a younger age they will have the basic balance and scooting skills in place. Module 2 will take any KS1 child from balance bikes through to a pedal cycle.

By the end of the course participants will be able to teach KS1 children using balance bikes and progression onto pedal cycles.

Topics covered

• Helmet fitting
• Using balance bikes
• Dynamic risk assessments
• Theory behind progression to pedal cycles
• Learn to ride technique
• Group based activities

Module 2a Advanced Pedal Bike Trainer - half day course

This module naturally follows on from module 2 and focusses on the child using a pedal cycle to continue their development in learning to ride. This module will look at using fun games to encourage and aid the development of the child. This module includes:

• Progressing to pedal cycles
• Cycling games
• Session planning and structure
• Development plans to aid progression
• Looking towards Bikeability outcomes