Course description
The 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Assistant Coaching (Multi Skills) focuses on the skills and competences required to be able to assist the delivery of multi skills coaching sessions, under the direct supervision of a more qualified coach. By the end of the qualification, learners will:
- understand the role and responsibilities of the coaching assistant
- be able to prepare the coaching environment
- be able to assist with the delivery of coaching sessions
- be able to assist with the review of coaching sessions
- know how to support fundamental movement skills
We have supported the development of this qualification, working alongside 1st4Sport Qualifications.
Who is the course for?
This qualification is designed for:
- Existing coaches who do not have a formal multi-skills qualification and wish to assist in coaching multi-skills as part of a wider coaching team
- New coaches who wish to support the delivery of multi-skills activities under the direct supervision of a more qualified coach.
- Existing and aspiring coaches in all sports. This qualification deals with the key fundamental movement skills which are essential to the development of sport specific skills.
It is also ideal for:
- Volunteers operating in a range of environments
- Parent helpers
- Physical activity leaders
- Students
- Officials
- Teaching assistants.
What’s the value of this course?
- This course explores movement skills which underpin all sport specific skills. Therefore, it is valuable to coaches in all sports
- The skills gained can be used by coaches who coach in a range of environments such as sports clubs, schools (in curriculum and out of curriculum), leisure, activity camps, community settings, further and higher education.
- It is a great starting point for someone who is taking the first step on their coaching journey
- It is accessible - learning can be recognised to shorten the attendance time if coaches wish to take other recognised assistant coach / level 1 qualifications. It can also be used as a 'bolt on' for coaches that have a recognised assistant coach / level 1 in another sport
- It is recognised as a regulated qualification, by 1st4Sport Qualifications.
- The e-learning on it's own is worth 4 CIMSPA CPD points.
The course has an accessible learning format consisting of:
- E-learning
- Virtual classroom
- Face to face learning (available once Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted)
Learner eligibility
Prior to registration, learners need to be:
- be accurately identified by providing appropriate I.D
- be at least 14 years of age
- be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing)
It is recommended that learners have access to a mentor to support their development as an assistant coach. It is advised that the mentor is a recognised independent coach or qualified teacher.
To access the content online, learners will be required to:
- Have access to a laptop, desktop or tablet
- Have good internet access
- Have access to an environment with limited distractions, conductive to learning
If you have any additional learning needs, please let us know when registering, so we can support you.
Format, duration and cost
We are delighted to be working in partnership with
UK Coaching. This enables coaches to access a discounted 12 month subscription with UK Coaching to the UK Coaching Club, providing access to resources, events and a coaching community and access to the UK Coaching Assistant digital learning. By buying your UK Coaching digital learning through us, you will save £12.
Until Covid-19 guidelines have been eased, we are offering the following course format:
Learners will be required to:
- Complete the UK Coaching Assistant digital learning and access subscription benefits
- Attend multi-skills virtual classroom sessions (5 hours in total)
- Plan, deliver and evaluate 1 x 15 minute multi-skills session in their own environment. This can be videoed, and guidance will be provided*. Prior to delivering this 15 minute session, learners will have the opportunity to gain feedback on their plan with a Sport Structures Coach Developer.
- Complete their 1st4Sport qualification e-portfolio
**Video assessment: Should video assessment not be a preferred option, please contact us so we can discuss alternative assessment methods (for example an assessor coming to visit you in your environment). An additional fee will be required if you choose this option.
The cost for this pathway is £180 per person.
Learners who have already completed coach education in table below, will only need to complete part of the qualification as the knowledge gained can be transferred over to count towards their multi-skills qualification.
| Previous experience | Part course price |
| Have completed the UK Coaching Assistant digital learning and gained a digital badge | £135 per person |
| Have completed a 1st4Sport Level 1 Award in Assistant Coaching | £135 per person |
| Have completed an assistant coach or level 1 qualification in another sport which has been mapped to generic coaching units* | £135 per person |
*We may contact your National Governing Body to confirm your course is eligible.
Learners choosing any of the three options in the table above, will be requested to supply evidence (such as a certificate) on receipt of booking.
Subscription
If learners already have a UK Coaching subscription, please email us at Education@sportstructures.com we will provide you with a relevant discount code to acknowledge this.
Progression
Learners could progress on to the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi Skills or on to a sport-specific coaching course at assistant coach / level 1 or at level 2. The skills and knowledge developed through this qualification may also be used to progress to other industry-relevant qualifications in coaching sport, activity leadership or sports development.
Payment
Should you wish to pay by invoice, please enter the word INVOICE at the checkout. Please be aware we are only able to invoice organisations, not individuals.
Our aim is for our courses to be accessible as possible. We accept payment plans for this course. Please contact education@sportstructures.com for further information.
Register Interest
This process is available to determine demand. Further courses will be organised if demand exists so we would strongly recommend that you register your interest.
The registration of interest process is free. Your payment details are not required. You will be asked to complete your 'booking' details but this will simply be to register your interest and not book onto a course.
If you have any questions, please email us at Education@sportstructures.com
