View Unit : Understanding the principles of conducting coaching activities in sport

Unit

Unit Reference Number

K/601/3533

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Understanding the principles of conducting coaching activities in sport

Unit Level

Level 1

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

8.1 Sport, Leisure and Recreation

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in accordance with the following document, which can be downloaded from SkillsActive’s website:

QCF Evidence Requirements and Assessment Guidance for the Level 1 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport www.skillsactive.com/common-unit-qualifications

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand how to conduct planned coaching activities	1.1	Describe own responsibilities during sessions
		1.2	State the health and safety requirements relevant to the activities being coached
		1.3	Identify sport-specific techniques, skills, rules and codes of behaviour relevant to the activities being coached
		1.4	Outline how to select appropriate equipment for different participants
		1.5	Describe the procedures for reporting accidents, injuries and illnesses
		1.6	Describe own responsibilities for reporting accidents, injuries and illnesses
2	Understand how to support participant(s)’ behaviour and performance	2.1	Outline the importance of good communication with participant(s) during sessions
		2.2	Outline how to motivate and encourage participant(s) without putting them under stress
		2.3	Describe ways in which participant(s)’ behaviour can be managed during sessions
		2.4	Outline the coaching process as it applies to the improvement of participant performance
		2.5	Outline the importance of giving feedback to participant(s) on what they are doing
		2.6	Outline how to give feedback in a way that will help participant(s) to improve their performance
		2.7	Identify appropriate times during an activity to provide feedback
3	Understand how to conclude coaching activities	3.1	Outline why it is important to allow enough time to finish an activity as planned
		3.2	Outline why it is important to cool down
		3.3	Outline types of appropriate cool down exercises for the activities being coached
		3.4	Outline why it is important to get feedback from participant(s) at the end of sessions
		3.5	Identify procedures for putting away equipment and tidying the coaching facility
		3.6	Outline how to identify faulty equipment and what to do with it
		3.7	Outline why it is important to store equipment in the right place
		3.8	Outline why it is important that storage areas should be clean, tidy and secure

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