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- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer 1st4sport has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and 1st4sport awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from 1st4sport.
This Level 2 certificate is designed for individuals who wish to coach strength and conditioning. Learners will develop the ability to plan, deliver, and review strength and conditioning coaching sessions, as well as understand the technical requirements for coaching in the sport, leisure and recreation sector.
These are the units 1st4sport registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with 1st4sport. It does the teaching and the mapping. 1st4sport sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Deliver a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessions Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Deliver a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessions in accordance with the planned objectives.
- Communicate effectively with participants, providing clear instructions and feedback.
- Adapt coaching techniques to meet the individual needs and abilities of the participants.
- Ensure the safety of participants during the coaching sessions, implementing appropriate risk management strategies.
- Monitor participant progress and provide encouragement and motivation.
Plan a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessions Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessions, taking into account the needs and goals of the participants.
- Determine appropriate strength and conditioning exercises and techniques for the planned sessions.
- Structure the series of coaching sessions to ensure progression and development of the participants.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the planned strength and conditioning coaching sessions.
- Document the plan for the series of strength and conditioning coaching sessions.
Review a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessions Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Review the effectiveness of a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessions in relation to the planned objectives.
- Analyse participant feedback to identify areas for improvement in future sessions.
- Evaluate the delivery of the coaching sessions, considering factors such as communication, instruction, and motivation.
- Assess the safety of the coaching sessions and identify any potential hazards or risks.
- Document the review of the series of strength and conditioning coaching sessions, including recommendations for future practice.
Technical coaching requirements for strength and conditioning for rowing Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Apply strength and conditioning techniques to develop performance in rowing, considering the specific demands of the sport.
- Apply strength and conditioning techniques to develop an athlete's strength in rowing, using appropriate exercises and methods.
- Apply strength and conditioning techniques to develop an athlete's agility in rowing, focusing on relevant movement patterns and drills.
- Apply strength and conditioning techniques to develop an athlete's endurance in rowing, using suitable training methods to enhance cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.
- Apply strength and conditioning techniques to develop an athlete’s flexibility in rowing, employing stretching and mobility exercises to improve range of motion.
- Develop the long-term athlete by implementing a progressive training plan that considers their age, experience, and goals.
Technical requirements for coaching strength and conditioning for sport Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Apply strength and conditioning techniques to develop performance in sport, considering the specific demands of the sport.
- Apply strength and conditioning techniques to develop an athlete's strength in sport, using appropriate exercises and methods.
- Apply strength and conditioning techniques to develop an athlete's speed in sport, focusing on relevant movement patterns and drills.
- Apply strength and conditioning techniques to develop an athlete's agility in sport, incorporating exercises that improve change of direction and coordination.
- Apply strength and conditioning techniques to develop an athlete's endurance in sport, using suitable training methods to enhance cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.
- Apply strength and conditioning techniques to develop an athlete's flexibility in sport, employing stretching and mobility exercises to improve range of motion.
- Develop the long-term athlete by implementing a progressive training plan that considers their age, experience, and goals.
The role of the strength and conditioning coach Real unit · 1st4sport
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the role of the strength and conditioning coach within a sporting environment.
- Understand the responsibilities of the strength and conditioning coach in relation to athlete welfare and performance.
- Understand the development needs of athletes participating in strength and conditioning programmes.
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Deliver and manage sports coaching programmes
- Standard
Evaluate and review sports coaching programmes
- Standard
Plan, deliver and evaluate a strength and conditioning programme
The credits, and who awards them
Level 2 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by 1st4sport rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Deliver a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessionsPlan a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessionsReview a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessionsTechnical coaching requirements for strength and conditioning for rowingTechnical requirements for coaching strength and conditioning for sportThe role of the strength and conditioning coach
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
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What you leave holding
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- Deliver and manage sports coaching programmes
- Evaluate and review sports coaching programmes
- Plan, deliver and evaluate a strength and conditioning programme
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
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A lesson from Deliver a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessions, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your own work
Learners will develop skills to deliver strength and conditioning coaching sessions effectively. The unit covers communication, providing feedback, adapting techniques to individual needs, ensuring safety, and monitoring participant progress throughout the sessions.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning
6 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by 1st4sport.
- Deliver a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessions
- Plan a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessions
- Review a series of strength and conditioning coaching sessions
- Technical coaching requirements for strength and conditioning for rowing
- Technical requirements for coaching strength and conditioning for sport
- The role of the strength and conditioning coach
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