Sports Coaching

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/615/8248
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Assessment Guidance

Learners should be supervised by an appropriate person when contributing to the delivery of a sports coaching session.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about sports coaching.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Outline how athletes can benefit from sports coaching.
  • 1.2
    Describe some of the key strategies and techniques coaches use to improve sporting performance.
  • 1.3
    Outline the key skills of a successful sports coach.
2

Be able to plan a sports coaching session.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Produce a plan for a coaching session, relevant to the participants, including
    a) skills and techniques to be worked on
    b) main components of the session
    c) resources and facilities required
    d) health and safety considerations.
3

Be able to contribute to the delivery of a sports coaching session.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Demonstrate appropriate coaching techniques when delivering an aspect of a coaching session.
4

Be able to review own coaching skills.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Outline skills used to positive effect when delivering coaching.
  • 4.2
    Outline coaching skills which need further development.
  • 4.3
    Identify ways of improving coaching skills.