Level 2 Certificate in Coaching
Sport & Physical Activity
Develop your group’s ability to plan, deliver and review linked, progressive coaching sessions.
Group course delivery is under review
The Level 2 Coaching course is currently under review for delivery to groups of learners. While this review is taking place, we recommend course organisers consider a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills.
Build confident, progressive coaching practice
This 1st4sport qualification develops the skills and competences to plan, deliver and review a series of linked and progressive sport and physical activity coaching sessions.
Learners can work as part of a coaching team or independently if they are over the age of 18.
Develop your coaching workforce
Students
Enhance skills, knowledge and the practical application of sports coaching.
Aspiring coaches
Take responsibility for planning, delivering and evaluating linked and progressive coaching sessions.
Coaches seeking recognition
Gain recognition for coaching practice if currently operating without a qualification.
Developing coaches
Improve generic coaching skills.
Explore essential coaching topics
Topics include the following; this is not an exhaustive list.
Rules and regulations
Understand the rules and regulations relevant to coaching.
Duty of care
Explore duty of care towards participants.
Coach roles and responsibilities
Understand the coach’s role and responsibilities.
Inclusive coaching practice
Develop inclusive approaches to coaching.
Nutrition and hydration
Explore nutrition and hydration in coaching.
Coaching styles and participant development
Consider coaching styles and how participants develop.
Safe coaching practice
Develop safe coaching practice.
Linked and progressive sessions
Plan, deliver and evaluate linked, progressive coaching sessions.
Learner eligibility
Identification
Learners must be appropriately identified.
Minimum age
Learners must be at least 14 years of age, as stated on this organiser page.
English communication
Learners must communicate effectively in English, including listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Plan, demonstrate and reflect
Complete portfolio tasks
Complete the assessed tasks in the learner portfolio provided by 1st4sport.
Plan four coaching sessions
Plan a series of four sessions for children or adult participants whom learners regularly coach or aspire to coach.
Deliver two practical sessions
Demonstrate the ability to coach two 20-minute practical sessions in the workplace or a simulated environment. Sessions must focus on a specific sport or physical activity.
Flexible formats for your learners
The course has a flexible delivery model. The source recommends the following formats, subject to the current group delivery review.
Face-to-face learning
A minimum of four days, delivered together or with gaps between days. We recommend that learners do not deliver both assessed coaching sessions on the same day; allow a period of reflection.
Blended learning
Access our online learning system and complete modules online: a maximum of eight hours with associated portfolio tasks. We then recommend a minimum of 2.5 days of face-to-face learning and assessment.
Online learning only
Access our online learning system and complete modules online: a maximum of 12 hours with associated portfolio tasks. Submit work for assessment before delivering any coaching sessions. The assessor provides feedback. Each individual coaching session is then video-recorded, assessed and followed by feedback.
Plan your group size
Face-to-face and blended courses
We recommend a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 learners, with one course tutor.
Online format
Minimum learner numbers are flexible.
Provide a positive learning environment
Health, safety and access
All venues must comply with accepted health and safety practices and provide appropriate access arrangements.
Suitable learning conditions
Provide appropriate lighting, temperature and noise levels.
Practical space and equipment
Provide access to a practical area and sports or physical activity equipment to facilitate coaching activities.
Discuss fees and workforce options
Contact education@sportstructures.com for course fee information.
Can your workforce reduce the fees?
If your workforce meets the qualification workforce criteria, we can provide orientation to the qualification after receiving the necessary evidence, such as CVs and certificates. This removes the associated tutor and assessor fees.
Quality assurance must remain the responsibility of Sport Structures as the recognised centre.
Support the next stage of development
Level 3 coaching
Learners could progress to the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching (Sport & Physical Activity).
Sport-specific qualifications
Learners could progress to a sport-specific coaching qualification at Level 2 or Level 3.
Wider industry qualifications
Skills and knowledge may support progression in coaching sport, activity leadership, supporting PE in school sport or sports development.
Discuss your group’s requirements
Please consider the Multi-Skills alternatives above while group delivery is under review. The existing organiser request form remains available for enquiries; submitting a request does not confirm that this course can currently be delivered.