Keep Talented Athletes on the Right Track
Facts and Figures
| Qualification Accreditation Number | 500/2952/6 |
| Learning hours (GLH) | 120 (60) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 500/2952/6 |
| Entry age: | 18+ |
| Qualification Accreditation Start Date | 01/10/07 |
| Qualification Accreditation End Date | 30/09/10 |
| Certification End Date | 30/09/13 |
| Qualification Structure | See the units of this qualification |
| Supporting Materials | See the supporting materials |
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There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.
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Talented athletes need support to overcome the challenges they face both on and off the sports field, such as work, their family and social life, injury, illness and psychological issues, all of which can create conflict and pressure within their training schedule and personal commitments. Developed in partnership with experts at The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support (L3CTALS) recognises the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to provide that support and ensures they realise both their sporting and academic potential.
On certification learners will be able to provide appropriate supervision and guidance to athletes throughout their career, from talent identification right through to elite level.
They will be qualified to:
- identify lifestyle factors that may affect an athlete’s performance
- anticipate and manage transitional stages in the athlete’s life such as moving into work, or higher education
- provide effective help with anti-doping and drugs-testing issues.
If you are a learner interested in finding out when the next available course is please click here.
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 old who is involved in sport who supports, or would like to support, talented athletes and ensure they realise both their sporting and academic potential.
The qualification is particularly beneficial for those responsible for the management or coordination of:
- a Sport Scholarship Scheme in a school, college or university
- TASS athletes
- Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) athletes
Students in initial teacher training specialising in PE, or local qualified PE teachers, will also find taking this qualification useful in relation to supporting talented athletes on the Youth Sports Trust (YST) Gifted and Talented programme.
The qualification is ideal for governing body of sport staff* to hold, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to adopt a more athlete-focused approach to their work.
*Any office based staff will require the governing body of sports support to provide an appropriate talented athlete for the 6 month case study.
Why Deliver this Qualification?
Talented sports performers in education have unique support needs
The 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support is one of the few qualifications of its type to address the many challenges faced by today’s athletes in any sport.
Demand for this qualification is set to increase
With the role of the mentor being recognised as crucial to the success of today’s athletes, and the Government already directing funds towards cultivating young talent, the scene is set for a growth in demand for this qualification in the run up to The London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Developed alongside recognised experts
The 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support has been developed in partnership with the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) ensuring that you have the most up to date and relevant qualification
Raises your profile
With successful learners at your centre, you can develop your association with sporting excellence.
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What are the Learner Prerequisites?
Learners must be over 18 years old. In addition during the course of the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support learners are required to attend supplementary workshops and provide the following evidence:
- a certificate of attendance at a recognised Child Protection course
- a certificate of attendance at an Anti-Doping in Sport tutor training course
By the end of the course learners need to have evidence of having worked with a talented athlete of an appropriate level, for at least six months.
How is the Qualification Structured?
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit | Unit Title | Accreditation No. |
| 1 | Mentoring within the Performance Environment | T/501/1869 |
| 2 | Developing Networks within the Performance Environment | K/501/1870 |
| 3 | Working with an Athlete in the Performance Environment | M/501/1871 |
| 4 | Athlete Transitions | T/501/1872 |
| 5 | Supporting the Talented Athlete | A/501/1873 |
There are 120 recommended learning hours for learners to complete the qualification, of which 60 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 qualification is supported by the following 1st4sport resources:
- Recognised Centre Handbook
- generic administrative guidance for recognised centres
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support Tutor/Assessor/Verifier Guidance Pack
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support Tutor/Assessor Learning and Assessment Materials Pack
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support Learner Pack
- internal and independent assessment tools.
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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, including assessment tasks and certificate. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre. Further information about fees is available from your qualification application form.
How do I Find Out More?
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 Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support, you will first need to fill in a Centre Recognition Application Form. You can also apply to deliver this qualification at the same time by filling in a Qualification Approval Form. The qualification-specific criteria detailing the experience and qualifications your workforce will need to be able to run the qualification will be in this 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 Talented Athlete Lifestyle Support, 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.
If you are a learner you can find out when the next available course is by completing an expression of interest form.
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