UK Coaching Framework
The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) is a national initiative to endorse coach education programmes, across sports throughout the UK, against agreed criteria. The UKCC is part of the new UK Coaching Framework that Sports Coach UK are responsible for implementing nationwide.
For sports clubs, the UKCC will mean that the coaches you bring into your club, or the members whom you train as coaches, will have been trained to a recognised standard of competency. For parents, this also means that whoever is coaching their children will have been properly prepared to provide appropriate coaching.
How does it work?
The UKCC is intended for all coach education programmes. A series of standards have been established nationally at each of four levels. Within each level, there are minimum requirements covering such topics as coaching practice, coaching science, teaching competencies, safety and protection; these provide a solid underpinning context for all coaching and are progressive through each level.
Within each sport, the Governing Body also provides contextual material so that each coach education course relates directly to the nature and activities of that sport. There are four recognised coaching levels within the programme, of which the first two will be of most interest to clubs. These are:
• Level 1: Assisting a more qualified coach in planning and delivering aspects of a session, under supervision
• Level 2: Preparing, delivering and reviewing a coaching session on your own
• Level 3: Planning, delivering and evaluating an annual programme of coaching
• Levels 4: This is currently under review and is concerned with professional coaching and innovative coaching methods
The UKCC has been integrated into the National Occupational Standards. This means the Certificate is recognised and transferable across the UK, so you can look for UKCC accredited coaches in other parts of the country and know that they will be coaching to the same standards. In future, it will also be recognised across Europe - so you'll be able to coach a junior squad in that village abroad where you take your holidays!
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