Apprenticeships
Sports’ coaching in schools is the second fastest growing industry, with more private coaching providers working in education than ever before. Schools have recognised the benefits of employing qualified sport specific coaches to deliver their PE curriculum or provide PPA cover, sports coaches can play a vital role in the education of children and increase participation.
PE & School Sport Apprenticeship
Intermediate Level 2
Competency - 1st4Sport
NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership (QCF)
Knowledge - Pathway 4: Leadership
1st4Sport Certificate in Supporting Learning in PE and
School Sport (QCF)
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
1st4Sport Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning (QCF)
Functional Skills - 1st4Sport
Qualification in English and Maths
Additional Employer Requirements -
1st4Sport Award in the Principles of Coaching or
Using Sport to Tackle Crime
PE & School Sport Apprenticeship
Intermediate Level 2
Competency - 1st4Sport
NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership (QCF)
Knowledge - Pathway 4: Leadership
1st4Sport Certificate in Supporting Learning in PE and
School Sport (QCF)
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
1st4Sport Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning (QCF)
Functional Skills - 1st4Sport
Qualification in English and Maths
Additional Employer Requirements -
1st4Sport Award in the Principles of Coaching or
Using Sport to Tackle Crime
Sports Development
Apprenticeship
Advanced Level 3
Competency - 1st4Sport
NVQ Diploma in Sports Development (QCF)
Certificate in Increasing Participation in Sport and Activity Leisure in Community Settings
Employee Rights & Responsibilities - 1st4Sport
Award in Employment Awareness in Active Leisure and Learning (QCF)
Functional Skills - 1st4Sport
Qualification in English and Maths
Any 1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching or Level 3 Certificate in Coaching
for apprentices working on sites where they are responsible for delivering coaching sessions in a context of a specific sport.
