Understanding the Principles of Conducting Coaching Activities in Sport

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
K/601/3533
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 conduct planned coaching activities

Assessment Criteria

  • 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

Assessment Criteria

  • 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

Assessment Criteria

  • 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