Level 2 Certificate
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Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport
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Category
Fitness
Awarding Body
1st4sport
Funding
Cost - £450
Delivery Method
3 Tutor Delivery Days + 2 Practical Assessment Days
Guided Learning Hours
40
Course Duration
2-3 Months
Overview
The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU).
The qualification is regulated at Level 2 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework.
Content
On successful completion of the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport, you should:
- understand the fundamentals of coaching sport
- understand how to develop participants through coaching sport
- understand how to support participants’ lifestyles through coaching sport
- understand the principles of safe and equitable coaching practice
- be able to plan a series of strength and conditioning for sport coaching sessions
- be able to prepare the strength and conditioning for sport coaching environment
- be able to deliver a series of strength and conditioning for sport coaching sessions
- be able to monitor and evaluate strength and conditioning for sport coaching sessions
Assessment
The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport assessment will require you to:
- understand the roles and responsibilities of a strength and conditioning coach
- understand how to apply different coaching styles to support various styles of learning
- understand how aid the development of participant performance
- deliver a linked and progressive strength training programme
- deliver a linked and progressive training programme for either speed or endurance
- complete a multiple-choice theory paper
- be observed coaching a strength-specific coaching session
- be observed coaching either a speed- or strength-specific coaching session
- create a continuous professional development (CPD) action plan for future development in coaching practice
Pre-requisites
Prior to REGISTRATION you are required to:
- be at least 17 years of age
- have an understanding of how to coach and understanding principles that apply to health and fitness
Why Study?
It forms part of a structured and progressive programme of coaching strength and conditioning for sport and other related qualifications.
What can I use it for?
- To gain paid or unpaid employment as a strength and conditioning for sport coach
- As part of the development of a credible CV for employment in the sport, recreation and allied occupations industry
- As a stepping stone to the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport
