Facts and Figures
| Qualification Accreditation Number | 100/5078/4 |
| Pathway Unit Number | K/500/3686 |
| Learning hours (GLH) | 92 (32) |
| LSC funding code | 100/5078/4 |
| Entry age: | 18+ |
| Qualification Accreditation Start Date | 01/06/05 |
| Qualification Accreditation End Date | 31/12/10 |
| Certification End Date | 31/12/12 |
| 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.
The dynamic, fast-moving and exciting sport of basketball continues to be very accessible and popular in both school and community sport schemes. Developed in partnership with the National Source Group for Basketball, the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Basketball develops learners’ basketball coaching skills, ideally from the Level 1, on how to plan, conduct and evaluate basketball coaching sessions so that they can coach basketball to players of all ages. It recognises the necessary knowledge and practical skills needed to produce basketball coaches, providing learners with an opportunity to study and be assessed for both the practical and theoretical aspects of coaching basketball. Successful learners may seek employment as a basketball 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 18 years of age who holds the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Basketball (or equivalent) and would like to develop and improve his or her basketball coaching skills. Experienced players may decide that they wish to branch out from simply competing and put something back into the sport by undertaking a coaching qualification, enabling them to pass on the knowledge they have gained to those inexperienced in basketball. 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.
Why Deliver this Qualification?
To meet an increased demand for new basketball coaches
With the growing popularity of basketball in the UK, coaches of the sport are in demand. The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Basketball provides you with the opportunity to help meet this demand.
Increase qualification provision
By offering learners access to, and involvement in, the sport of basketball, it helps you develop a structured, broad and progressive programme for sports coaching and other related qualifications.
Developed in partnership with the experts and UKCC endorsed
This qualification has been developed with the National Source Group for Basketball, which is made up of representatives from the home country governing bodies of sport for basketball – England Basketball, basketballscotland and Basketball Wales. 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 2 basketball coaching qualification available.
Quality resources available
Qualification-specific resources developed by the basketball governing bodies accompany this qualification to make it effective and engaging.
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What are the Learner Prerequisites?
Learners are required to:
- be at least 18 years of age
- hold the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Basketball or equivalent
- have evidence of having successfully attended the sports coach UK ‘Safeguarding and Protecting Children’ workshop or equivalent prior to certification
- have evidence of having successfully attended an appointed persons first-aid course or equivalent prior to certification.
How is the Qualification Structured?
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit | Unit Title | Accreditation No. |
| 1 | Coaching Principles and Ethics in Basketball | J/103/1020 |
| 2 | Plan Basketball Coaching Sessions | L/103/1021 |
| 3 | Conduct Basketball Coaching Sessions | R/103/1022 |
| 4 | Review Basketball Coaching Sessions | Y/103/1023 |
| 11 | Coaching Basketball | K/500/3686 |
There are 92 recommended learning hours for learners to complete the qualification, of which 32 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 qualification is supported by the following resources:
generic administrative guidance and tools for recognised centres - Qualification Specification outlining the requirements of delivering and assessing the qualification
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Basketball Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance Pack
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Basketball Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Assessment Pack
- internal and independent assessment tools
- Level 2 Basketball Coach Resource Manual.
For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Basketball Learner Pack
- internal and independent assessment tools
- Level 2 Basketball Coach Resource Manual.
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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 2 Certificate in Coaching Basketball was developed in partnership with, please visit their respective websites at:
England Basketball – www.englandbasketball.co.uk
basketballscotland – www.basketball-scotland.com
Basketball Wales – www.basketballwales.com
How do I Apply?
If you are not already a 1st4sport recognised centre, but would like to deliver the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Basketball, 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 2 Certificate in Coaching Basketball, 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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