Overview
The 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Multi-skills Development in Sport (QCF) is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with sports coach UK and other experts within the sector to provide learners aged 17 and over with an introduction to the processes and principles of supporting child development through Multi-skills.
The 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Multi-skills Development in Sport (QCF) is regulated at Level 2 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and supports the continuing development of qualified coaches (Level 2 and above) to develop or specialise in the area of multi-skills coaching. For further information on the regulated status of the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Multi-skills Development in Sport (QCF), please log on to The Register of Regulated Qualifications website.
Criteria
If you are over 17 years of age and hold (or are working towards) a Level 2 coaching qualification or equivalent, then the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Multi-skills Development in Sport (QCF) is designed for you.
Why Study?
Learners aged 17 years and over who achieve this qualification will:
- become qualified to support children’s successful participation in sport
- learn how to design, deliver and evaluate Multi-skills activity sessions
- make a positive impact on the children they’re working with by developing their movement confidence and sport-related skills
- help children master the FUNdamentals of Movement in a fun, imaginative and progressive way
- make sport more enjoyable for children and young people...and much more!
What can I use it for?
- To support you in the specialism of coaching children and young people, which could lead to further employment opportunities.
- As part of the development of a credible CV for employment in the sport, recreation and allied occupations industry.
Outline
On successful completion of the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Multi-skills Development in Sport (QCF), you should:
- understand how to support child development through Multi-skills
- be able to develop fundamental movement skills (FMS) through Multi-skills coaching
- be able to develop fundamental sport skills (FSS) through Multi-skills coaching.
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 sport
- 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 2 Award in Multi-skills Development in Sport (QCF) assessment will require you to:
- understand the principles of coaching children
- understand the FUNdamentals of Movement and fundamental movement skills
- understand fundamental sports skills
- be able to deliver a fundamental movement skills programme
- be observed delivering a fundamental sport skills session
- develop an action plan for continuous professional development.
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 and a 1st4sport Learner Pack. For further information on the costs of courses, please contact a recognised centre. Opportunities for funding may also 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 would therefore be to contact:
1st4sport Qualifications
Coachwise Ltd
Chelsea Close
Off Amberley Road
Armley
Leeds
LS12 4HP
Tel: 0113-290 7610
Fax: 0113-231 9606
Email: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com
