Overview
The 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Squash (QCF) is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with the National Source Group for Squash. This qualification is not available in Scotland, although an equivalent version will be available from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
The 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Squash (QCF) is regulated at Level 1 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and forms part of squash’s UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) endorsed coach education programme. For further information on the regulated status of the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Squash (QCF), please log on to The Register of Regulated Qualifications website. For further information on the UKCC, visit www.sportscoachuk.org.
Criteria
If you are over 16 years of age and have an interest in learning how to coach the sport of squash, then the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Squash (QCF) is designed for you.
Why Study?
It forms part of a structured and progressive programme of sports coaching and other related qualifications, offering you access and involvement in introducing others to the sport of squash.
What can I use it for?
- To gain paid or unpaid employment as an assistant squash 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 2 Certificate in Coaching Squash (QCF).
Outline
On successful completion of the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Squash (QCF), you should:
- understand the fundamentals of coaching sport
- understand the principles of planning coaching activities in sport
- understand the principles of conducting coaching activities in sport
- understand the principles of evaluating coaching activities in sport
- be able to plan coaching activities in squash
- be able to conduct coaching activities in squash
- be able to evaluate coaching activities in squash.
How will my learning programme be structured?
Learning programmes are usually designed by the recognised centre that delivers the qualification. They may, therefore, vary in length and format. Depending on your needs, delivery centres can offer intensive courses, or a series of learning events, over a period of weeks. Whatever the timescale, all learning programmes should include the following phases:
- an induction to the qualification and your programme of learning and assessment
- a learning programme that meets your needs, focusing on the theory and practice of coaching squash
- a programme of assessment, spread throughout the course, including observations of your coaching by an appropriately qualified assessor.
At the end of the programme, you will be provided with formal feedback on your performance and an action plan for your further development.
Assessment
The 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Squash (QCF) assessment will require you to:
- complete a personal action plan for ongoing coaching development
- answer a series of multiple-choice and open-response questions relating to the following topics:
- child protection
- managing inappropriate behaviour
- health, fitness and exercise
- evaluation
- equity
- teamwork
- health and safety
- complete safety checks to ensure the suitability of the venue to be used for coaching squash
- plan, deliver and evaluate a series of four mini squash activities
- be observed and assessed coaching a squash activity by an appropriately qualified assessor.
Fees
Recognised centres offering this qualification determine their own fees, and they will vary from centre to centre. The fees charged should entitle you to a programme of learning and assessment, registration and certification for the qualification, a 1st4sport Learner Pack and an appropriate learning resource. For further information on the costs of courses, please contact a recognised centre. Opportunities for funding may be available via a recognised centre, if you are eligible.
Next Steps
The qualification is delivered by 1st4sport recognised centres, not all of which offer open courses to members of the public. Your first port of call to access a course should be the appropriate governing body of sport.
For information on where to access the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Squash (QCF), or for more information on the sport of squash, please contact:
England Squash and Racketball
Post: National Squash Centre, Sportcity, Manchester M11 3FF
Tel: 0161-231 4499
Fax: 0161-231 4231
Email: enquiries@englandsquashandracketball.com
Website: www.englandsquashandracketball.com
Scottish Squash and Racketball
Post: Caledonia House, 1 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ
Tel: 0131-625 4425
Fax: 0131-317 7202
Email: info@scottishsquash.org
Website: www.scottishsquash.org.uk
Squash Wales
Post: Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9SW
Tel: 0845-846 0027
Fax: 029-2132 8224
Email: squashwales@squashwales.co.uk
Website: www.squashwales.co.uk
