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NCFE Level 1 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport
Ref:
600/0460/5
Sector:
Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Registration & certification fee:
£27.50
Level:
Level 1
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
33
TQT:
40
Credit value:
4
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Important: This qualification will withdraw on 31 October 2025 and this is the last date we can accept learner registrations. The last date for certificate claims is 31 October 2027.
Qualification purpose
This qualification aims to provide an introduction to sports coaching and provide learners with the skills and principles to safely deliver sports coaching sessions.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 328 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 386 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Understanding the Fundamentals of Coaching Sport (D/601/3531)
Understanding the Principles of Planning Coaching Activities in Sport (H/601/3532)
Understanding the Principles of Conducting Coaching Activities in Sport (K/601/3533)
Understanding the Principles of Evaluating Coaching Activities in Sport (M/601/3534)