Qualification outline
The knowledge gained from this qualification will enable you to develop a basic understanding of safe, ethical and effective football coaching to young people. The qualification is a stepping stone to other vocationally related areas including coaching, officiating and sports therapy.

Who should enrol?
Anybody over 16 years of age with regular practical experience of participation in football, who is looking for an introduction to the vocational area of coaching Association Football.

What are the entry requirements?
Candidates are required to:

  • hold The F.A. Emergency Aid Certificate or equivalent/recognised First Aid Certificate
  • have attended the F.A. workshop - Child Protection and Best Practice
  • have an interest in developing the skills of young people.


What will I learn?
How to:

  • safely organise and supervise football activities including Mini Soccer, Small Sided and Conditional Games
  • promote and establish working relationships and high standards between players, coaches, parents and officials
  • understand different aspects of coaching children
  • identify and adapt football activities and sessions for a variety of different age groups
  • identify personal development opportunities in football including sports therapy, administration and officiating.


How is the qualification assessed?
Candidates will be assessed via oral and written projects, assignments and assessments of their practical coaching during the training. Candidates will also be assessd by an external examiner on their delivery of a 20 minute practical coaching session on a topic chosen by the examiner from the Level 1 Football Practical Syllabus.

What is the duration of the qualification?
This qualification should be structured over a period of between 24 and 40 hours, likely to be spread over a number of days or a weekend.

Where can I study?
This qualification is delivered by a number of approved centres throughout the UK. For details of the nearest approved centre or your local County FA, please contact 1st4sport Qualifications:

By post:
1st4sport Qualifications Coachwise Ltd Chelsea Close Off Amberley Road Armley Leeds LS12 4HP

By fax: 0113-231 9606

By e-mail: footballcoaching@1st4sportqualifications.com