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Sport and Coaching Principles

Level 1 / Level 2 Vocational Award in Sport and Coaching Principles

Exam board: WJEC

The vocational award in sport and coaching principles will develop students' knowledge and understanding of the Sport and Coaching sector and provide them with opportunities to develop associated practical skills. It covers fitness for sport, improving sporting performance, and coaching principles.

Autumn 1

Year 10

Preparation for Unit 2 Controlled Test

2.1.1 Physiological factors affecting performance in sport
2.2.1 Measuring the physiological, psychological and technical factors affecting sporting performance

Year 11

Preparation for Unit 3 Controlled Test

3.2.1 Meeting the needs of the participants in coaching sessions
3.2.3 Planning a coaching session
3.3 Demonstrate coaching skills and responsibilities

Autumn 2

Year 10

Preparation for Unit 2 Controlled Test

2.1.2 Psychological factors affecting performance in sport
2.2.1 Measuring the physiological, psychological and technical factors affecting sporting performance

Year 11

Unit 3 Controlled Test
Preparation for Unit 1 External Exam

3.3 Demonstrate coaching skills and responsibilities

3.4.1 Review coaching session

3.4.2 Development planning

1.1.1 The structure of body systems

1.1.2 The functions of body systems

Spring 1

Year 10

Preparation for Unit 2 Controlled Test

2.1.3 Technical factors affecting performance in sport
2.2.1 Measuring the physiological, psychological and technical factors affecting sporting performance

Year 11

Preparation for Unit 1 External Exam

1.1.3 The short-term effects of exercise on body systems

1.1.4 The long-term adaptations from exercise on the body systems Revise U2 Topics -

1.2.1 The components of health and fitness required for different physical activities

Spring 2

Year 10

Unit 2 – Controlled Test

2.2.2 Analysis of performance data for improvement
2.2.3 Strategies for improvement of sporting performance

Year 11

Preparation for Unit 1 External Exam

Revise U2 Topics - 1.2.2 Measuring health and fitness

1.2.3 Why fitness testing is important

1.3.1 Factors that need to be considered before training

1.3.2 The principles of training

1.3.3 Training methods

Summer 1

Year 10

Preparation for Unit 3 Controlled Test

3.1.1 Coaching skills
3.1.2 The responsibilities of a coach

Year 11

Revision

Summer 2

Year 10

Preparation for Unit 3 Controlled Test

3.2.2 The components of a coaching session