Facts and Figures
| Qualification Accreditation Number | 100/5725/0 |
| Pathway Unit Number | T/501/4061 |
| Learning hours (GLH) | 40 (18) |
| SFA/LAD 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 | See the units of this qualification |
| Supporting Materials | See the supporting materials |
Find out how to apply for this qualification.
There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.
Indoor rowing is taking off across the country as an individual sport and continues to be an excellent training aid for water-based rowing and other sports. Developed in partnership with the National Source Group for Rowing, the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Indoor Rowing is a qualification designed to provide learners with the necessary skills and techniques to deliver indoor rowing sessions safely and effectively under the supervision of a more qualified coach. Learners will learn how to plan, deliver and evaluate both individual and group activity sessions. The foundational level of knowledge recognised in this qualification will enable them to gain employment as an assistant to an appropriately qualified club coach or to coach indoor rowing.
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 would like to develop and improve his or her coaching skills in the sport of indoor rowing. 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. Additionally, sport-specific coaches, instructors and exercise and fitness industry professionals will view the qualification as an excellent opportunity for continued professional development and a way to develop their CVs.
Why Deliver this Qualification?
Beneficial activity across all sports
The nature of indoor rowing means it is an activity that can be used across a number of different sports to improve the overall fitness of participants, particularly their speed, strength, endurance, flexibility and power.
Increase in popularity across the country
The sport is taking off in schools and colleges across the country and continues to be a training aid for water-based rowing and other sports. With this surge in interest, the need for more qualified staff is growing.
Transferable skills to the health and fitness industry
Indoor rowing is a popular activity, with machines often being seen in gyms and fitness centres. Gym instructors often do not have enough detailed knowledge about the techniques that should be used, which makes the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Indoor Rowing an excellent opportunity for their continued professional development.
Developed in partnership with the National Source Group for Rowing
The Amateur Rowing Association (ARA), Scottish Amateur Rowing Association and Welsh Amateur Rowing Association are the governing bodies of sport for rowing and have all contributed to the development of this qualification, ensuring it meets the needs of the majority of the home nations.
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What are the Learners Prerequisites?
Learners must be at least 16 years of age.
How is the Qualification Structured?
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit | 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 |
| 21 | Coaching Indoor Rowing | T/501/4061 |
There are 40 recommended learning hours for this qualification, of which 18 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.
The following resources support recognised centres and tutors:
- generic administrative guidance and tools for recognised centres
- Qualification Specification outlining the delivery and assessment of the qualification
- 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Indoor Rowing Tutor Guidance Pack
- 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Indoor Rowing Tutor Learning and Assessment Materials Pack
- internal and independent assessment tools
- ARA Indoor Rowing Health and Safety Guidelines for Coaching.
The following resources support learners:
- 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Indoor Rowing Learner Pack
- internal and independent assessment tools
- ARA Indoor Rowing Health and Safety Guidelines for Coaching
- 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 Indoor Rowing was developed in partnership with, please visit their respective websites at:
Amateur Rowing Association – www.ara-rowing.org
Scottish Amateur Rowing Association – www.scottish-rowing.org.uk
Welsh Amateur Rowing Association – www.walesrowing.com
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 Indoor Rowing, 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 Indoor Rowing, 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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