Course description
This qualification is designed to prepare learners for deployment as independent coaches of multi-skills and physical activity and will introduce learners to the principles of coaching fundamental movement skills and sport specific skills. The concluding assessment will evaluate the planning, delivery and review of a series of linked and progressive coaching sessions. The qualification is recognised as the industry standard Level 2 Multi-Skills coaching qualification, alongside the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport, which is a larger coaching qualification.
Who is the course for?
The award attracts existing coaches, teachers, teaching assistants and volunteers in sport.
The qualification is designed for those who wish to deliver multi-skills as an independent coach from the age of 18 (the learner would require support prior to turning 18) and wish to take responsibility for the ongoing development of participants at a variety of ages in this area.
What’s the value of this course?
A Level 2 multi-skills coach will be able to apply this knowledge to plan, deliver and review sessions purely linked to the development of fundamental movement skills or sport-specific skills. This qualification is usually a key requirement to be able to coach multi-skills in a school environment.
“I now understand the importance of linking to fundamentals of movement and fundamental movement skills”
“The course has helped me to review the way I coach.”
Learner eligibility
Learners must:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Hold or be working towards a minimum of a recognised Level 2 sports specific coaching qualification or equivalent (evidence of this must be provided prior to the start of the course)
- Supply some form of ID
- Be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).
Assessment
Learners are required to complete a series of tasks contained within the learner portfolio. They are also required to plan, deliver and evaluate a series of coaching sessions (minimum of four) away from the course, ahead of the final day of the course. The final day of the course involves assessment of coaching practice for a minimum of twenty minutes.
Format / duration
The course has flexible delivery model. In order to meet qualification requirements, we deliver this qualification through face to face tutored sessions or blended delivery (online and face to face).
Our open courses below are delivered through a blended delivery approach. This consists of:
- Online learning via our e-learning platform ahead of the virtual classroom sessions
- 3 x 2 hour virtual classroom sessions with an experienced tutor
- 1 tutored practical day
- 1 assessment day
Please view the options courses at bottom of the page to understand availability and format.
Courses are delivered in the following format:
- Week 1: Completion of online learning modules and portfolio tasks (estimated time for completion = 4 hours)
- Week 2 & 3: Virtual classroom session 1 (2 hours in duration), virtual classroom session 2 (2 hours in duration). These are usually weekend or week day evening sessions
- Completion of portfolio tasks.
- Practical tutored session with an experienced tutor at a regional venue: 1 day (9-5pm). This takes place on a Saturday or Sunday.
- Post practical day (the week after): Virtual classroom session 3 (2 hours in duration)
- Completion of linked and progressive sessions in the learner's own environment (i.e. school / club).
- Assessment day at a regional venue: 1 day (9-5pm). This usually takes place a minimum of 6 weeks after the practical day. Again, this takes place on a Saturday or Sunday
To access online tutored sessions, learners must have access to a laptop or tablet. If you are using a work laptop, please ensure security settings allow access to virtual classroom software. The device must have access to a microphone as the sessions will be interactive. Please also ensure you have good WIFI access. If you have any additional learning needs, please let us know when registering for the course so we can support you.
Progression opportunities
The skills and knowledge developed may be used to enable learners to progress to other industry-relevant qualifications such as Level 2 Community Activator Coach, Level 2 or 3 in Supporting the Delivery of PE and School Sport and sports development. It may also further prepare a learner for sport-specific Level 3 coaching qualification.
Payment
The cost of the course is £300 per person.
Payment is made at the point of booking.
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.
Course Dates
Course 1:
Location: Reading
Dates: Friday 23rd February & Friday 1st March
Booking: This course is run in partnership with Reading FC Community Trust, please visit their website to book.
Course 2:
Location: Reading
Dates: Friday 12th July & Friday 19th July
Booking: This course is run in partnership with Reading FC Community Trust, please visit their website to book.
Course 3:
Location: Doug Ellis Sports Centre, Birmingham, B42 2TP (for Practical and Assessment day)
Dates: Virtual class 1: 27 June 2024 Thursday, 7-9pm
Virtual class 2: 4 July 2024 Thursday, 7-9pm
Practical day: 20 July 2024 Saturday, 9-5pm
Virtual class 3: 8 August 2024, Thursday, 7-9pm
Assessment day: 31 August 2024 Saturday, 9-5pm
Would you like further information?
Please email us at education@sportstructures.com
The course can also be delivered to specific groups such as universities, coaching providers etc.
