1. Level 1 Award in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport
Is this the right course for me?
Are you 16 years of age and have an interest in learning how to coach strength and
conditioning for sport, then the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Strength and
Conditioning for Sport (QCF) is designed for you.
What will I learn?
Your learning programme will develop your understanding of:
the fundamentals of coaching sport
the principles of planning coaching activities in sport
the principles of conducting coaching activities in sport
the principles of evaluating coaching activities in sport
How to plan coaching activities in strength and conditioning for sport
How to conduct coaching activities in strength and conditioning for sport
How to evaluate coaching activities in strength and conditioning for sport.
What will my assessment involve?
1)answer a series of multiple-choice and open-response questions relating to the following
topics:
roles and responsibilities of a coach, protection of children and vulnerable adults,
communication and coaching, health and safety and warm-up and cool-down principles
2) be observed and assessed coaching a minimum of two strength and conditioning for sport
activity sessions by an appropriately qualified assessor, which must include:
one warm-up, one circuit and complete a personal action plan for ongoing coaching
development.