Facts and Figures
| Qualification Accreditation Number | 100/5725/0 |
| Pathway Unit Number | A/103/8868 |
| Learning hours (GLH) | 38 (35) |
| LSC funding code | 100/5725/0 |
| Entry age: | 16+ |
| Qualification Accreditation Start Date | 01/11/05 |
| Qualification Accreditation End Date | 31/12/10 |
| Certification End Date | 31/12/11 |
| Qualification Structure | Click here to see the units of this qualification |
| Supporting Materials | Click here to see the supporting materials |
Click here to find out how to apply for this qualification.
There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.
A technical, fast and physically demanding game, badminton is a very popular participation sporting activity. Developed in partnership with the
National Source Group for Badminton, the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Badminton is the first step on the badminton coaching pathway and offers an opportunity for those with little or no experience of coaching to be introduced to the principles of planning, delivering and reviewing coaching activities in badminton. The foundation level of knowledge recognised in this qualification helps learners to understand how to effectively assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision. Holders of this Certificate can gain employment as an assistant to an appropriately qualified club coach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the qualification for?
Why deliver this qualification?
What are the learner prerequisites?
How is the qualification structured?
What are the supporting materials?
What are the fees?
How do I find out more?
How do I apply?
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Who is the Qualification for?
Anyone over 16 years of age who has an interest in badminton and would like to develop and improve his or her coaching skills. Students in further or higher education, studying sports-related coaching qualifications, should pursue this qualification as a valuable addition to their portfolio of coaching skills. Parents of children playing badminton who would like to become more involved, sports-centre staff, teachers, youth workers and volunteers would also find that this qualification supported their involvement in the sport.
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Why Deliver this Qualification?
Provides a progression route for coaches
The 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Badminton is the first rung on the badminton coaching ladder. Why not offer the full progressive suite and allow budding badminton coaches clear progression from Level 1 to Level 3?
All-year-round sport
Badminton is an indoor sport, ideally suited to the weather in the UK. This makes it a popular participation sporting activity.
Developed with the National Source Group for Badminton
This qualification has been developed with the National Source Group for Badminton, which is made up of representatives from the home country governing bodies of sport for badminton – the Welsh Badminton Union, BADMINTONscotland, and BADMINTON England. This UK-wide standardisation of the delivery of coach education has ensured that the sport has been able to gain UKCC endorsement for the coach education programme within which the qualification sits. The result: you can be confident that this is the only UKCC-endorsed Level 1 badminton coaching qualification available.
Increase qualification provision
By offering learners access to, and involvement in, the sport of badminton, it helps you form part of a structured and progressive programme for sports coaching and other related qualifications.
Eligible for funding
The 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Badminton is a nationally recognised qualification that can attract government funding to support the delivery and assessment of the award. For more information on funding eligibility, please visit the Learning and Skills Council website – www.lsc.gov.uk.
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What are the Learner Prerequisites?
Learners are required to:
- be at least 16 years of age
- have some experience of playing the game and be able to participate in a short rally or be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of what is required when playing the game and the technicalities required when participating in a short rally.
How is the Qualification Structured?
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit No | Unit Title | Accreditation No. |
| 1 | Introduction to Safe and Ethical Coaching | M/103/5014 |
| 2 | Prepare to Deliver Coaching Activities | T/103/5015 |
| 3 | Deliver and Review Coaching Activities | A/103/5016 |
| 12 | Coaching Badminton | A/103/8868 |
There are 38 recommended learning hours for this qualification, of which 35 are guided learning hours.
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What are the Supporting Materials?
Unlike many other awarding bodies that just supply you with the basic qualification standards, we go that extra mile to support you by providing:
- full and comprehensive learner packs, which include a full set of structured learning and assessment tasks to help you deliver the qualification
- tutor/assessor guidance notes, which include sample answers to support you when assessing your students
- qualification administration that is all carried out online, enabling you to process students quickly and effectively, and making the records we hold on your students accessible to you at the click of a mouse.
For recognised centres and tutors, the following resources support the qualification:
generic administrative guidance and tools for recognised centres - Qualification Specification outlining the requirements of delivering and assessing the qualification
- 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Badminton Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance
- 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching BadmintonTutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Assessment
- internal and independent assessment tools.
For learners, the following resources support the qualification:
- 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Badminton Learner Pack
- internal and independent assessment tools
- Badminton Level 1 Assistant Coach Handbook
- Laws of the Game
- sports coach UK Code of Practice for Sports Coaches.
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What are the Fees?
Fees are charged per learner and provide registration and certification for the qualification, as well as a 1st4sport Learner Pack, learning resources and certificate. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre. Further information on fees is available from your qualification application form.
How do I Find Out More?
For more information on the organisations that the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Badminton was developed in partnership with, please visit their respective websites at:
Welsh Badminton Union – www.welshbadminton.net
BADMINTONscotland – www.badmintonscotland.org.uk
BADMINTON England – www.badmintonengland.co.uk
How do I apply?
If you are not already a 1st4sport recognised centre but would like to deliver the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Badminton, you will first need to fill in a Centre Recognition Application Form.
To apply, please request a Centre Recognition Application Form.
If you are already a 1st4sport recognised centre and would like to seek approval to deliver the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Badminton, please access Athena, the 1st4sport quality assurance system, and complete the qualification approval process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact us.
We don’t charge you any fees to apply to deliver this qualification.
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