Level 1 Parkour Coach Certification - London, UK
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Become a Certified Parkour Coach — London, September 2026
The last Level 1 Certification for 2026 in London happens September 25-27 and is now open for booking!
This is the global foundation course for anyone serious about coaching parkour safely, intelligently, and professionally.
📍 London Parkour School, E14 9ZP
📅 25-27 September 2026
⏱️ 3 full days (9am–6pm)
What you’ll learn:
• Parkour history & principles
• Movement mechanics & conditioning
• Warm-ups, cooldowns & injury prevention
• Coaching skills & group management
• Health, safety & managed risk
• The spirit of parkour in real practice
You’ll finish with a written exam + practical assessment, and a clear pathway to full ADAPT Level 1 certification.
👥 Ideal for practitioners with 6–12+ months of regular training
🎓 Globally recognised qualification
💷 £475
Places are limited.
PREREQUISITES
We ask that all candidates meet the following criteria:
- 16 years of age or over
- Acquire a First Aid Certificate and Child Safeguarding training if intending to work with children
Finally, we recommend having at least 6 months worth of parkour training experience before attending the course as you will be asked to demonstrate practical parkour competence, though this is not essential.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Day One: Parkour Practice and Principles
Introduction to Parkour
Teaching a Movement Practice
Understanding Coaching
Principles and Practice of Parkour
Warm-Ups and Physical Readiness
Summary and Review
Day Two: Parkour Coaching Day
Introduction to coaching day
Core Coaching Skills
Health, Safety and Risk-Benefit Assessments
Coaching the Essence of Parkour
Parkour Experience Session
Preparation for assessment day and review
Day Three: Assessment Day
Introduction to assessment day
Written Assessment
Observed Practical Assessments of assistant coaching
Action Plan and completion of Learner Pack
MATERIALS
The course is supported by the following resources:
ADAPT Level 1 Learner Pack
Assessment Materials
Supervised Sessions Log-Sheet
POST COURSE
Candidates may be required to assist a qualified ADAPT Level 2 Parkour Coach at up to 10 live coaching sessions post-course;
All assigned sessions must be completed
Each session must be a minimum of one hour in length
All sessions must be supervised and signed by a qualified ADAPT Level 2 Parkour Coach
All sessions cannot be supervised and signed off by the same Level 2 coach
It is recommended that this is completed within 3 months of the course; however you do have a maximum one-year registration period in which to complete this.
These sessions will provide you with the opportunity to experience real life coaching and gain an understanding of what it is like to be an assistant to a Level 2 coach, and are therefore fundamental to your learning. It is your responsibility to arrange and complete these sessions within the one-year registration period. If you are unable to access an ADAPT Level 2 qualified coach, there is a video submission process that can be accessed under special conditions.
Once you have completed your supervised coaching sessions, you will need to send a copy (either photocopy or photograph/scan) of the completed supervised coaching record to:
Email: [email protected]
Please keep the original supervised coaching record in your learner pack. You will not receive certification for the qualification until you have sent the signed record back.
FAQs
How do I know if I'm ready to take ADAPT?
ADAPT Level 1 is the entry level course for parkour instructors. Participants should have a basic understanding and control of the basic parkour techniques and should be comfortable training within a group in a variety of settings and environments. Prior teaching experience is useful, although not required. Experience in other movement disciplines and/or fitness science is also helpful but not required.
What do I need to do to pass ADAPT?
In order to receive the ADAPT Level 1 certification; participants must complete the 3-day course, which involves practical assessments as well as a written assessment. Candidates can then begin logging the required minimum of 10 supervised coaching session with an ADAPT Level 2 or 3 instructor, including a final “assessed live coaching session" at the end of this period. If successful, the candidate will then receive the ADAPT Level One Certification.
Note: The supervised coaching sessions with a Level 2 or Level 3 instructor must be completed within 12 months from the end of the course.
How do the supervised coaching sessions and "assessed live coaching sessions" work?
The supervised coaching hours are designed to make sure that the candidate is able to instruct at a level consistent with the ADAPT Level 1 standard. The sessions must be completed with a certified ADAPT Level 2 or Level 3 instructor, who can be found in a number of cities around the world. Many participants are able to complete most of their supervised hours at workshops and/or classes that usually take place directly after the course in the host city.
For a non-exhaustive list of Level 2 and Level 3 coaches in your area go to https://store.adaptqualifications.com/pages/adapt-certified or email [email protected].
Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Candidates may take the course starting at age 15 but can not actually receive their certificate until their 16th birthday.
What should I bring into the event?
Candidates should bring the following items for the first day of the course:
Valid photo ID
Outstanding payment balance (if paying via instalment plan)
Small bag to carry valuables and snacks
Snacks and water
Notebook and pen
Weather appropriate clothing & items (sunscreen, jacket, etc)
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
For more information email: [email protected]
What's the refund policy?
Due to the logistics involved with organizing and hosting courses, there is a strict no-refund policy unless the course has been cancelled. Registered candidates that have a valid reason (medical or personal emergency) can contact the organizer with at least two weeks notice to have their registration transferred to another course (minus a £25 administrative fee).
The last Level 1 Certification for 2026 in London happens September 25-27 and is now open for booking!
This is the global foundation course for anyone serious about coaching parkour safely, intelligently, and professionally.
📍 London Parkour School, E14 9ZP
📅 25-27 September 2026
⏱️ 3 full days (9am–6pm)
What you’ll learn:
• Parkour history & principles
• Movement mechanics & conditioning
• Warm-ups, cooldowns & injury prevention
• Coaching skills & group management
• Health, safety & managed risk
• The spirit of parkour in real practice
You’ll finish with a written exam + practical assessment, and a clear pathway to full ADAPT Level 1 certification.
👥 Ideal for practitioners with 6–12+ months of regular training
🎓 Globally recognised qualification
💷 £475
Places are limited.
PREREQUISITES
We ask that all candidates meet the following criteria:
- 16 years of age or over
- Acquire a First Aid Certificate and Child Safeguarding training if intending to work with children
Finally, we recommend having at least 6 months worth of parkour training experience before attending the course as you will be asked to demonstrate practical parkour competence, though this is not essential.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Day One: Parkour Practice and Principles
Introduction to Parkour
Teaching a Movement Practice
Understanding Coaching
Principles and Practice of Parkour
Warm-Ups and Physical Readiness
Summary and Review
Day Two: Parkour Coaching Day
Introduction to coaching day
Core Coaching Skills
Health, Safety and Risk-Benefit Assessments
Coaching the Essence of Parkour
Parkour Experience Session
Preparation for assessment day and review
Day Three: Assessment Day
Introduction to assessment day
Written Assessment
Observed Practical Assessments of assistant coaching
Action Plan and completion of Learner Pack
MATERIALS
The course is supported by the following resources:
ADAPT Level 1 Learner Pack
Assessment Materials
Supervised Sessions Log-Sheet
POST COURSE
Candidates may be required to assist a qualified ADAPT Level 2 Parkour Coach at up to 10 live coaching sessions post-course;
All assigned sessions must be completed
Each session must be a minimum of one hour in length
All sessions must be supervised and signed by a qualified ADAPT Level 2 Parkour Coach
All sessions cannot be supervised and signed off by the same Level 2 coach
It is recommended that this is completed within 3 months of the course; however you do have a maximum one-year registration period in which to complete this.
These sessions will provide you with the opportunity to experience real life coaching and gain an understanding of what it is like to be an assistant to a Level 2 coach, and are therefore fundamental to your learning. It is your responsibility to arrange and complete these sessions within the one-year registration period. If you are unable to access an ADAPT Level 2 qualified coach, there is a video submission process that can be accessed under special conditions.
Once you have completed your supervised coaching sessions, you will need to send a copy (either photocopy or photograph/scan) of the completed supervised coaching record to:
Email: [email protected]
Please keep the original supervised coaching record in your learner pack. You will not receive certification for the qualification until you have sent the signed record back.
FAQs
How do I know if I'm ready to take ADAPT?
ADAPT Level 1 is the entry level course for parkour instructors. Participants should have a basic understanding and control of the basic parkour techniques and should be comfortable training within a group in a variety of settings and environments. Prior teaching experience is useful, although not required. Experience in other movement disciplines and/or fitness science is also helpful but not required.
What do I need to do to pass ADAPT?
In order to receive the ADAPT Level 1 certification; participants must complete the 3-day course, which involves practical assessments as well as a written assessment. Candidates can then begin logging the required minimum of 10 supervised coaching session with an ADAPT Level 2 or 3 instructor, including a final “assessed live coaching session" at the end of this period. If successful, the candidate will then receive the ADAPT Level One Certification.
Note: The supervised coaching sessions with a Level 2 or Level 3 instructor must be completed within 12 months from the end of the course.
How do the supervised coaching sessions and "assessed live coaching sessions" work?
The supervised coaching hours are designed to make sure that the candidate is able to instruct at a level consistent with the ADAPT Level 1 standard. The sessions must be completed with a certified ADAPT Level 2 or Level 3 instructor, who can be found in a number of cities around the world. Many participants are able to complete most of their supervised hours at workshops and/or classes that usually take place directly after the course in the host city.
For a non-exhaustive list of Level 2 and Level 3 coaches in your area go to https://store.adaptqualifications.com/pages/adapt-certified or email [email protected].
Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Candidates may take the course starting at age 15 but can not actually receive their certificate until their 16th birthday.
What should I bring into the event?
Candidates should bring the following items for the first day of the course:
Valid photo ID
Outstanding payment balance (if paying via instalment plan)
Small bag to carry valuables and snacks
Snacks and water
Notebook and pen
Weather appropriate clothing & items (sunscreen, jacket, etc)
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
For more information email: [email protected]
What's the refund policy?
Due to the logistics involved with organizing and hosting courses, there is a strict no-refund policy unless the course has been cancelled. Registered candidates that have a valid reason (medical or personal emergency) can contact the organizer with at least two weeks notice to have their registration transferred to another course (minus a £25 administrative fee).
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Parkour Generations London, Capstan House, Clove Crescent, London, E14 2, United Kingdom
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