Facts and Figures
| Qualification Accreditation Number | 100/5822/9 |
| Pathway Unit Number | R/500/6758 |
| Learning hours (GLH) | 247 (58) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 100/5822/9 |
| Entry Age | 18+ |
| Qualification Accreditation Start Date | 01/12/05 |
| Qualification Accreditation End Date | 31/12/10 |
| Certification End Date | 31/12/13 |
| 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.
With the success of the British track cycling team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, interest in the sport of track cycling has never been so great. Developed in partnership with the National Source Group for Cycling, the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Track Cycling recognises the advanced level of knowledge needed to qualify more senior coaches to profile track cyclists and develop annual training programmes appropriate to their needs and level of performance. The qualification is the minimum qualification required to seek employment/deployment as a coach prescribing training programmes to individual track riders and deliver the activities contained within the British Cycling Go-Ride Track Gear 7. The British Cycling Go-Ride Track Gear 7 contains activities covering a range of advanced techniques and tactics required by riders as they move from regional to international level track cycling competition.
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?
For the more experienced coach who is over 18 years of age and fits the qualification prerequisite criteria and would like to develop and improve their track cycling coaching skills. Senior coaches within the British Cycling performance or club structure and existing holders of the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Cycling may decide they wish to develop their knowledge and coaching skills to enable them to profile track cyclists and develop annual training programmes. 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?
Developed with the National Source Group for Cycling – UKCC Endorsed
This qualification has been developed with the National Source Group for Cycling, made up of representatives from the home country governing bodies of sport for cycling – British Cycling, Welsh Cycling, and Scottish Cycling. This UK-wide standardisation of the delivery of coach education has ensured 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 this is the only UKCC-endorsed Level 3 Track Cycling coaching qualification available.
Introduces the concept of profiling riders against benchmarks within the professional sport
The ability to profile track cyclists makes it possible to develop specific goals for them to work towards, ensuring that, with regular progress reviews, they make recordable progress. Senior coaches at regional level will therefore find this qualification ideal.
London 2012
With the success of the British track cycling team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, interest in the sport of track cycling has never been so great. And, with the London 2012 Olympics on the horizon, the demand for appropriately qualified track cycling coaches will be greater than ever.
Increase qualification provision
By offering learners access and involvement in the sport of track cycling it helps you form part of a structured and progressive programme for sports coaching and other related qualifications.
High-quality resources available
The high-quality, qualification-specific resources developed by the National Source Group for Cycling that accompany this qualification make learning and delivery a more effective and engaging experience. They include a 1st4sport Learner Pack and a variety of British Cycling generic and pathway-specific workbooks.
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What are the Learner Prerequisites?
Learners are required to:
- be at least 18 years of age
- hold a 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Cycling, or equivalent, or a 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching in another cycling discipline
- have completed the British Cycling Level 2 Track Cycling Award, or an equivalent programme of training, that covers all of the prerequisite techniques described in the Practical Syllabus
- hold a current and recognised appointed person’s first-aid certificate, or equivalent, that involves a minimum of six hours’ training.
How is the Qualification Structured?
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit | Unit Title | Accreditation No. |
| 1 | Analyse Performance and Goal Setting | H/103/5642 |
| 2 | Design a Coaching Programme | K/103/5643 |
| 3 | Manage a Safe and Effective Coaching Environment | M/103/5644 |
| 4 | Deliver a Coaching Programme | T/103/5645 |
| 5 | Evaluate and Develop a Coaching Programme and Practice | A/103/5646 |
| 13 | Coaching Track Cycling | R/500/6758 |
There are 247 recommended learning hours for learners to complete the qualification, of which 58 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 3 Certificate in Coaching Track Cycling Tutor Guidance Pack
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Track Cycling Tutor Learning and Assessment Materials Pack
- internal and independent assessment tools.
For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Track Cycling Learner Pack
- internal and independent assessment tools
- British Cycling resources:
- British Cycling Health and Safety Guidelines for Coaching Cycling
- British Cycling Level 3 Coaching Handbook
- British Cycling Level 3 Track Cycling Handbook
- British Cycling Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults, including Code of Conduct and Equity Policy
- Go-Ride Track Gears 5, 6 and 7 Coaching Workbooks.
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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 3 Certificate in Coaching Track Cycling was developed in partnership with, please visit their respective websites at:
British Cycling – www.britishcycling.org.uk
Welsh Cycling – www.welshcycling.co.uk
Scottish Cycling – www.scuonline.org
Contact details for 1st4sport Qualifications:
1st4sport Qualifications
Coachwise Limited
Chelsea Close
Off Amberley Road
Armley
Leeds LS12 4HP
Tel: 0113-290 7610
Email: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com
How do I Apply?
If you are not already a 1st4sport recognised centre, but would like to deliver the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Track Cycling, 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 3 Certificate in Coaching Track Cycling, 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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