Over a quarter of a million people have already achieved a 1st4sport qualification and demand is rising. From parents who want to help out a youth side on a Saturday afternoon to coaches, preparing athletes for the London 2012 Olympic Games, at 1st4sport Qualifications, we are dedicated to helping you improve the sporting workforce at all levels.
Achieving excellence – and value for money!
It's not just our ability to provide credible, recognised qualifications that makes us an excellent choice; 1st4sport is your best choice of awarding body for a number of reasons:
- It's FREE to become a 1st4sport recognised centre and to apply to deliver each qualification.
- Our qualifications are specially designed with extensive practical elements that give your learners the confidence to transfer new skills and knowledge to real-life situations.
- We specialise in developing qualifications that are recognised as 'licences to practise' in the Active Leisure and Learning Industry.
- We are the only awarding body that has such an extensive portfolio of coaching qualifications, many of which are part of UKCC-endorsed coach education programmes, developed with organisations such as sports coach UK, The FA, British Cycling, the RFU, England Hockey and the Joint Angling Governing Bodies.
- We work hard to make the qualifications fundable. For more information on funding, please visit your local Learning and Skills Council.
- You will receive quality candidate learning resources, optional learning programmes for tutors, and tutor guidance notes for each qualification.
- If required, we can help you find tutors with the right skills and qualifications.
- Our comprehensive customer care and smooth administrative processes make the entire experience as pain-free as possible.
