Coaching Assistant (FIT Africa Level 1): Roles, Responsibilities and Practical Skills

About Course

Coaching Assistant (FIT Africa Level 1): Roles, Responsibilities and Practical Skills is a practical, self-paced CPD course for anyone who wants to support a lead coach in sport and physical activity. You will learn what the role involves, how to keep participants safe and included, how to help prepare and deliver sessions, and how to review and keep improving your own practice.

The course covers the role and its boundaries, codes of conduct, duty of care, safeguarding, health and safety, emergency procedures, inclusive coaching with the STEP model, warm-ups and cool-downs, managing behaviour, coaching styles, demonstrations, feedback and personal development planning. It is written for an international audience; where laws or schemes are mentioned, they are labelled as UK examples.

Level: FIT Africa Level 1, introductory coaching learning, regulated by FIT Africa.

How the course works

Six modules with short lessons, diagrams, videos and interactive activities, including two branching scenarios.
Practice checks with feedback and unlimited attempts.
A final assessment of 30 questions, 5 from each module. The pass mark is 70% and you have up to 3 attempts.
No assignments to write or submit. Everything is self-marking.

Certificate

Learners who pass the final assessment receive the Coaching Assistant (FIT Africa Level 1) certificate. CPD hours: 3.5.

Developed and quality-assured by IIFAL and regulated by FIT Africa. FIT Africa Level 1 is a FIT Africa programme designation and is not part of the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) or any national qualifications framework.

Course Content

Getting Started
How the course works and what you will learn.

Welcome to the Course

Module 1: The Role of the Coaching Assistant
The role and its boundaries, codes of conduct, being a role model, rapport and teamwork.

Module 2: Responsibilities of the Coaching Assistant
Procedures, rules, duty of care, safeguarding, confidentiality and referring on.

Module 3: Safe and Inclusive Coaching
Health and safety, emergencies, inclusive coaching and how participants learn.

Module 4: Preparing the Coaching Environment
Equipment, ground rules, safety, warm-ups and cool-downs, and managing behaviour.

Module 5: Assisting with Coaching Sessions
Coaching styles, engagement, explanations, demonstrations and feedback.

Module 6: Reviewing Coaching Sessions
Reviewing sessions, reflecting on your practice and planning your development.

Final Assessment
Recap and the final assessment for your IIFAL CPD Certificate.

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About Course

How the course works

Certificate

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Getting Started How the course works and what you will learn.

Welcome to the Course

Module 1: The Role of the Coaching Assistant The role and its boundaries, codes of conduct, being a role model, rapport and teamwork.

Lesson 1.1: The Role and Boundaries of a Coaching Assistant

Practice Check 1.1: Role and Boundaries

Lesson 1.2: Following Codes of Conduct

Practice Check 1.2: Codes of Conduct

Lesson 1.3: Being a Role Model

Lesson 1.4: Building Relationships and Rapport

Lesson 1.5: Working Effectively Within a Coaching Team

Practice Check: Module 1

Module 2: Responsibilities of the Coaching Assistant Procedures, rules, duty of care, safeguarding, confidentiality and referring on.

Lesson 2.1: Organisational Procedures, Responsibilities and Liabilities

Lesson 2.2: Rules and Regulations of the Sport

Lesson 2.3: Duty of Care Towards Participants

Lesson 2.4: Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk

Activity: A Safeguarding Concern

Lesson 2.5: Resources, Information and Confidentiality

Lesson 2.6: Referring Participants to More Qualified People

Practice Check: Module 2

Module 3: Safe and Inclusive Coaching Health and safety, emergencies, inclusive coaching and how participants learn.

Lesson 3.1: Health and Safety Requirements

Lesson 3.2: Emergency Procedures, Accidents and Illness

Activity: An Injury During a Session

Lesson 3.3: Inclusive Coaching for Diverse Participants

Lesson 3.4: How Participants Learn and Develop

Practice Check: Module 3

Module 4: Preparing the Coaching Environment Equipment, ground rules, safety, warm-ups and cool-downs, and managing behaviour.

Lesson 4.1: Planning, Setting Up and Taking Down Equipment

Lesson 4.2: Setting Ground Rules

Lesson 4.3: Keeping Sessions Safe

Lesson 4.4: Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs

Lesson 4.5: Managing Behaviour Through Positive Reinforcement

Lesson 4.6: Helping Review the Plan, Safety and Session

Practice Check: Module 4

Module 5: Assisting with Coaching Sessions Coaching styles, engagement, explanations, demonstrations and feedback.

Lesson 5.1: Coaching Styles

Lesson 5.2: Engaging and Empowering Participants

Lesson 5.3: Explaining and Demonstrating Skills

Lesson 5.4: Observing Performance and Giving Feedback

Practice Check: Module 5

Module 6: Reviewing Coaching Sessions Reviewing sessions, reflecting on your practice and planning your development.

Lesson 6.1: Assessing How Well a Session Went

Lesson 6.2: Reviewing Your Own Coaching Practice

Lesson 6.3: Getting Feedback from Others

Lesson 6.4: Your Personal Development Plan

Practice Check: Module 6

Final Assessment Recap and the final assessment for your IIFAL CPD Certificate.

Before Your Final Assessment

Final Assessment: Coaching Assistant

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