ASA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching
Qualification summary
The Level 2 Coaching Certificate sits as the second formally assessed qualification on the Coaching qualifications pathway. Units 1-3 are common units to all of the Aquatic Strands (Swimming Coaching, Diving, Synchronised Swimming and Water Polo) and have a focus on the “how to coach” skills. These units can be delivered to all Coaches who wish to work in the Aquatic environment.
Candidates will then be required to complete 3 further Units that focus on the technical knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to plan, deliver and evaluate a series of six consecutive sessions within the context of a macro cycle prepared by a senior/licensed coach. Candidates will follow the route applicable to them from either swimming, water polo, diving or synchronised swimming.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
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Achievement of this qualification may enable the candidate to secure employment (paid or voluntary) as a coach normally operating in the context of a competitive club. The qualification is the second stage in a four level coaching structure. Units 1, 2 and 3 (Health and Safety, Principles of Teaching/Coaching, Sport Science) are transferable across all ASA disciplines. Candidates wishing to take a Level 2 qualification in another coaching discipline are only required to complete the three additional units within that discipline provided they already hold the Unit 2 of the relevant ASA/UKCC Level 1 or have gained exemption.
The next stage for a qualified ASA/UKCC Level 2 Swimming Coach will be to progress onto the ASA/UKCC Level 3 Certificate for Coaching
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08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
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08.1
Sport, Leisure and Recreation
Coursework
Oral Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Practical Examination
Written Examination
14 hours coaching practice during Units 1 - 3 and the first 2 additional mandatory units within the chosen pathway with athletes from a Swim 21 accredited club or from a club working towards Swim 21 (NB. or home country equivalent). This will be under the supervision of the tutor/assessor and may consist of the following:
o Practical teaching
o Peer observation
o Peer feedback
o Tutor demonstration
To complete the Practical Coaching Unit (in each discipline) a minimum of 12 hours coaching in an appropriate environment (i.e. away from the course) is required. Responsibility for the assessment of this unit lies with the course tutor in conjunction with evidence provided by an expert witness (vocational assessor) assessing competence in the appropriate environment and completed within 12 months of passing the additional 5 units in the qualification
The qualification contains 6 Units
Units 1 - 3 have to be completed and passed before the candidate is allowed to progress onto the 3 additional Units within their chosen pathway. The Practical Coaching Unit in each discipline is completed in an appropriate setting way from the course.
Candidates wishing to follow the Swimming Coaching Pathway must take the additional units within Group 1.
Candidates wishing to follow the Water Polo Coaching Pathway must take the additional units within Group 2.