Understanding the Principles of Planning Coaching Activities in Sport

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
H/601/3532
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
10 hours

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

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand how to plan coaching activities

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Outline why it is important to plan and prepare for coaching sessions
  • 1.2
    Describe how to identify who has responsibility for different aspects of sessions
  • 1.3
    Outline why it is important to work closely with the person with overall responsibility for sessions
  • 1.4
    Identify the types of information needed to plan an activity within sessions
  • 1.5
    Outline the types of information that may be confidential
  • 1.6
    Outline how to deal with confidential information
  • 1.7
    Outline why it is important to use evaluations of other activities when planning new activities
  • 1.8
    Outline why it is important to make sure the planned activities meet the overall aims of the sessions
2

Understand how to plan for a safe coaching environment

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    State why health, safety, cleanliness and tidiness are important in a coaching facility
  • 2.2
    Identify the procedures which must be followed for checking coaching facility areas and dealing with any problems found
  • 2.3
    Outline the types of problems which may be found in a coaching facility area
  • 2.4
    Outline the types of problems allowed to be dealt with by self
  • 2.5
    Describe the types of problems which should not be dealt with by self
  • 2.6
    Indicate who problems should be reported to
  • 2.7
    Outline health and safety requirements that cover own area of responsibility
3

Understand how to prepare facilities and equipment for coaching activities

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify the types of equipment which might be used in coaching sessions
  • 3.2
    Outline the main health and safety requirements for different items of coaching equipment
  • 3.3
    Outline safe manual lifting and handling procedures
  • 3.4
    Describe why safe manual lifting and handling procedures are important
  • 3.5
    Identify the types of faults and/or hazards which may occur with coaching equipment
  • 3.6
    Outline how to identify and report problems with coaching equipment
  • 3.7
    Identify correct ways of setting up a range of coaching equipment
  • 3.8
    Outline why it is important to check with a more senior colleague that coaching equipment has been set up correctly
4

Understand how to prepare participants for coaching activities

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    State the procedures to follow when arranging coaching facilities and equipment and giving information to participants
  • 4.2
    Identify the requirements for dress and equipment for the activities being coached
  • 4.3
    Outline how to give clear and correct demonstrations and explanations of skills, techniques, rules, codes and health and safety requirements
  • 4.4
    Outline why it is important to answer participant(s)’ questions
  • 4.5
    Outline why warm ups are important
  • 4.6
    Outline the types of warm up that are appropriate to activities being coached