Coaching Workshops

Next Level 2 course March 27th/ 28th/ 29th 2010, Taunton, Somerset. Assessment day is May 8th, 2010 (see below for details).

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is more important than ever in today's competitive environment. Coaches, P.E. Teachers and University lecturers are under pressure to succeed, to stay ahead of the competition and to deliver innovative sessions. Excelsior tailor makes workshops and seminars according to your needs.

Recent workshops we have run have included:LTAD- practical applications; Selecting the right fitness tests for school athletes; maximising fitness results in the minimum time; warm ups for weight training; enhancing athletic performance.

Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport

Excelsior delivers training for this qualification which is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications. Run over 3 days, this course is a vocationally related qualification that provides candidates with an opportunity to study and be assessed for both the practical and theoretical aspects of Strength and Conditioning to groups of adults and children in an appropriate environment. The course does require home learning and also the planning and delivery of sessions with athletes.


The L1CCSC is accredited at Level 1 on the National Qualifications Framework. QCA Qualification Accreditation Number: 100/5725/0

For further information on the accredited status of the L1CCSC, please log on to the QCA-accredited qualifications website at www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk

What can candidates use the L1CCSC for?

The aim is to develop coaches that can assist in leading basic strength and conditioning sessions to improve sports performance with a broad range of athletes. The knowledge gained from this certificate will enable candidates to develop an understanding of safe, ethical and effective strength and conditioning coaching. It will qualify candidates to assist in coaching the skills and techniques of strength and conditioning, as identified in the Practical Syllabus. This includes the use of free weights to develop sports performance.

Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport

Next course March 27th/ 28th/ 29th 2010, Taunton, Somerset. Assessment day is May 8th, 2010.

Cost £350, booking deadline February 25th 2010, £100 deposit required to secure your place. Payment to be made in full by the booking deadline. Can be paid by Paypal on homepage.

Contact James Marshall for details.

Excelsior delivers training for this qualification which is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications. Run over 5 days (or 3 days for Coaches who have accredited prior learning) this course is ideally aimed at Coaches who wish to gain knowledge about S&C and deliver programmes to their teams and athletes and for students who want to gain a vocational qualification in S&C. The course does require home learning and also the planning and delivery of sessions with athletes.


The L2CCSC is accredited at Level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework. QCA Qualification Accreditation Number: 100/5078/4

For further information on the accredited status of the L2CCSC, please log on to the QCA-accredited qualifications website at www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk

What can candidates use the L2CCSC for?

  • To gain paid or unpaid employment as a strength and conditioning coach.
  • As part of the development of a credible CV for employment in the sport and recreation industry.
  • As evidence towards the achievement of a Level 2 N/SVQ in Sport and Recreation.

Structure, delivery and assessment of the L2CCSC

Qualification Structure

The qualification is composed of the following units:

  • Unit 1 - Coaching Principles and Ethics (QCA Unit No: J/103/1020)
  • Unit 2 - Plan Coaching Sessions (QCA Unit No: L/103/1021)
  • Unit 3 - Conduct Coaching Sessions (QCA Unit No: R/103/1022)
  • Unit 4 - Review Coaching Sessions (QCA Unit No: Y/103/1023)
  • Unit 9 - Coaching Strength and Conditioning (QCA Unit No: D/103/7650)

NB: To complete the L2CCSC, candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Additionally, they are required to have some knowledge or experience of strength and conditioning, or of coaching in other sports at this level. Prior to certification, candidates must have evidence of having undergone training for Emergency First Aid, which includes CPR.

Assessment

Internal assessment comprises a series of assessed tasks that explore candidates' understanding of:

  • coaching principles and ethics in strength and conditioning
  • the preparation required to deliver strength and conditioning coaching sessions
  • the delivery, review and evaluation of strength and conditioning coaching sessions.

One aspect of the internal assessment includes an observation of a planned practical coaching session and evaluation. There is also an internally assessed written assessment via a theory paper. Independent assessment comprises of an observed assessment of a strength and conditioning coaching session.

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