INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

Here, you can discover everything about our Introduction to Statistics course and sign up!

Cost: £30.00 

Basketball England members are entitled to a 10% discount on officiating courses using the discount code available in the 'Member Benefits' section of your membership profile.

Each candidate who signs up to our online course will receive a 10% discount (valid for one purchase) on officiating products in our online shop.

INTRODUCTION

This course provides an introduction to statistics and use of FIBA LiveStats software for recording statistics during games. This online course gives you an insight into statistics, why they are important, the various criteria and the use of FIBA LiveStats software.

Successful completion of this course will help prepare you to record statistics in Basketball England's NBL competitions. Practice in other games is strongly recommended before attempting NBL games.

You will need access to a laptop or computer to complete this course. It is strongly recommended that you download FIBA Live Stats version 7 (link below) prior to signing up to this course, to ensure your device can operate it (N.B. the software only works on Windows devices).

Expected duration: 4 hours

Prerequisites: A Basketball England member, some basketball knowledge required

Recommended minimum age: 14 years

Once you have signed up, candidates will receive access to the online learning by the end of the next working day.

Learner Requirements

  1. Ensure that you are a Basketball England member
  2. Sign up to the course by completing the sign up form and pay for the course
  3. Complete the online modules (estimated time 3 hours)
  4. Complete and pass the practice assessment
  5. Purchase a statisticians licence. This is required before officiating any game
  6. Start your journey as a statistician and officiate some games

You will need access to a laptop, computer or smart device to complete the online modules.

THEORY MODULES

The course consists of modules which you can complete at your own pace. You are able to learn in your own time and can keep coming back to Learning Nexus as often as you like. The modules consist of:

  • Introduction
  • Statistical Categories
  • FLS Actions
  • Practice Game
  • Summary

PractICE SCORESHEET ASSESSMENT

You will provided with a game video in the online modules and you are required to complete the first half of the stats.

Once you have completed the course you are ready to officiate some games. Learners should start their officiating with lower level games in the first instance - junior central venue league games and local recreational level is perfect practice and a great training ground for new starters.

Before officiating any games you are required to sign-up to the Basketball England Membership portal and pay for a statisticians licence.

 

Completing The Qualification

Upon completion of the online modules and practice assessment, you will be qualified and receive an e-certificate.