Programme

of Study

Gary Woods© Little League Sports

Little League Sports HQ,

Woolton High School,

Woolton Hill Road,

Liverpool

L25 6JA.

Tel: 0151-294-3229

Email: info@littleleaguesports.co.uk

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Little League Sports (LLS) is a leading provider of sports based vocational education in the North of England.

We specialise in the delivery of Sports Coaching, Education and Training across the North West of England

and North Wales.

We work in partnership with over 75 Schools, FE Colleges, Premier League and Football League Clubs

delivering NVQ, BTEC and Sports Coaching Qualifications in conjunction with providing outstanding quality

primary age coaching and sports provision.

Through our team of experienced and highly qualified Teachers, FA Coach Educators and coaching staff we

have built an excellent reputation for providing high-quality; reliable services that support Schools, Colleges

and educational establishments to enhance their curriculum for 14-19 year olds by providing education and

qualifications through the medium of coaching and sport. Since 2010 we have qualified over 300 young

coaches providing them with FA, NVQ and BTEC qualifications with many of our students going on to gain

employment at home and abroad

LLS have educated, coached and mentored over 5000 young learners aged 14-19 years through a variety of

National Recognised Qualifications, Awards and Accreditations.

‘Outstanding Coach Education’

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Course Overview

Year One

Qualification Name

QAN Number

Guided Learning Hours

Level 1 Award in Coaching Football 501/1628/9

35

Level 2 NVQ Certificate In Activity Leadership 600/1201/8 224

Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Preparations for Coaching Sport

500/8486/0 93

Level 2 Award in Using Sport to Tackle Youth Crime

600/1795/8 32

Level 2 Certificate in supporting learning in Physical Education or School Sport

600/0463/0 158

Level 2 Award in Multi-Skills Development 600/0488/5

35

TOTAL

577

Year Two

Qualification Name

QAN Number

Guided Learning Hours

Level 2 Award in Leadership Through Football 500/8161/5

65

Level 3 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport 500/8753/8 67

BTEC Subsidiary

TBC 360

Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning

600/0200/1 118

TOTAL

610

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Level 1 Award in Coaching Football

Qualification Overview

Developed in partnership with FA Learning, the education arm of The Football Association (The FA), the

1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football (QCF) is the first qualification on the football coaching

ladder. The qualification is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the practical and

theoretical aspects of coaching football. The foundation level of knowledge recognised in this

qualification will enable them to develop an understanding of the safe, ethical and effective

management and coaching of football. Those who complete this Award will be able to assist other, more

qualified coaches in delivering football coaching sessions to players of all ages.

Unit Title Accreditation

No.

GLH Credit

1 Understanding the Fundamentals of Coaching Sport D/601/3531 6 1

2 Understanding the Principles of Planning Coaching Activities in

Sport

H/601/3532 10 1

3 Understanding the Principles of Conducting Coaching Activities in

Sport

K/601/3533 10 1

4 Understanding the Principles of Evaluating Coaching Activities in

Sport

M/601/3534 7 1

5 Planning Football Coaching Activities F/602/4988 4 1

6 Conducting Football Coaching Activities J/602/4989 5 1

7 Evaluating Football Coaching Activities A/602/4990 3 1

Learning Outcomes

Upon achievement of the 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football (QCF), you are eligible to seek paid

or voluntary employment in appropriate football coaching roles. Opportunities may include coaching in

grass-roots club and school environments. Holders of this Award may wish to gather further evidence to

achieve a Level 1 NVQ Award in Sport and Active Leisure (QCF). In addition, after an appropriate period of

practice as a Level 1 coach, you may choose to follow a programme of training and assessment for the

1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football (QCF).

All qualified coaches are encouraged to become members of The FA Licensed Coaches Club to take

advantage of the available professional and educational services.

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Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership

Qualification Overview

The 1st4sport Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership (L2NVQALQ) is an occupational qualification

that provides learners with an opportunity to be assessed over a period of time on both the theoretical

and practical aspects of activity leadership in the workplace. It is ideally suited for those who have

experience in the area of activity leadership and wish to gain a nationally accredited qualification.

Title Accreditation No. Credit GLH

Support the Work of Your Team and Organisation Y/601/4483 2 15

Prepare for Activity Sessions F/601/5532 4 30

Lead Activity Sessions J/601/5533 9 67

Conclude and Review Activity Sessions L/601/5534 4 30

Promote Health, Safety and Welfare in Active Leisure and Recreation D/601/4484 4 30

Support Equality and Diversity in Active Leisure and Recreation H/601/4485 2 15

Optional Units (Learners must complete two of the optional units.)

Title Accreditation No. Credit GLH

Administer Finance and Information R/601/5535 3 22

Contribute to Joint Working with Other Organisations Y/601/5536 4 30

Support the Development of the Sport or Activity H/601/5538 2 15

Set Up, Take Down and Store Activity Equipment K/601/4486 3 22

Check and Service Activity Equipment M/601/4487 3 22

Contribute to Environmental Conservation in Active Leisure and

Recreation

L/601/4495 6 45

Give Customers a Positive Impression of Yourself and Your Organisation L/601/0933 5 33

Look After Participants when They are Away from Home K/601/5539 6 45

Enable Disabled People to Take Part in Activities D/601/5540 9 67

Contribute to Adventurous Activities H/601/5541 8 60

Contribute to Participants’ Personal and Social Development K/601/5542 5 37

Contribute to Participants’ Exploration and Understanding of the Natural

Environment

M/601/5543 4 30

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Learning Outcomes

It forms part of a structured and progressive programme of activity leadership and other sports-related

qualifications, offering you a clear career progression route.

What can I use it for?

To gain paid or unpaid employment as an activity leader.

As part of the development of a credible CV for employment in the sport, recreation and allied

occupations industry.

As a stepping stone to other sports-related qualifications.

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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Preparations for Coaching

Sport

Qualification Overview

The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Preparations for Coaching Sport (QCF) is awarded

by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with industry experts in the area of

coaching sport and SkillsActive – the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning.

The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Preparations for Coaching Sport (QCF) is regulated

at Level 2 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and forms part of all UK Coaching Certificate

(UKCC) endorsed coaching qualifications at Level 2.

Unit Title Accreditation

No.

GLH Credit

1 Understanding the Fundamentals of Coaching Sport J/601/2101 22 3

2 Understanding How to Develop Participants through Coaching Sport Y/601/2104 12 2

3 Supporting Participants’ Lifestyle through Coaching Sport H/601/2106 16 2

4 Understanding the Principles of Safe and Equitable Coaching

Practice

M/601/2108 13 2

5 Assist in the Delivery of a Sports Activity Session H/602/3087 30 4

Learning Outcomes

It forms part of a structured and progressive programme for understanding the principles of coaching sport

and supports all UKCC sport-specific coaching qualifications, offering you access and involvement in

introducing others to the sport.

What can I use it for?

To support progression toward the achievement of a sport-specific UKCC coaching qualification.

As part of the development of a credible CV for employment in the sport and recreation industry.

As a stepping stone to the 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport (QCF).

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Level 2 Award in Using Sport to Tackle Youth Crime

Qualification Overview

From the coach’s perspective, children and young people from any background can display patterns of

behaviour which are disruptive to others and difficult to manage. As identified in the recent Centre for

Social Justice’s Sport Working Group’s report ‘More than a game’(PDF), welfare programmes that seek to

use sport as a means of improving individuals’ life chances requires a different skill-set to the coaching of

sport for its own sake.

Developed in partnership with the Active Communities Network and the Laureus Sport for Good

Foundation, the 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Using Sport to Tackle Youth Crime (QCF) provides learners,

aged 16 years of age and above, with an opportunity to develop both the practical and theoretical

aspects of the principles of using sport to tackle crime.

It offers learners an introduction to and an opportunity to promote their knowledge and understanding

of:

developing and maintaining local partnerships to challenge youth crime and anti-social

behaviour

implementing sport interventions to challenge youth crime and anti-social behaviour

how to engage with participants using sport interventions to challenge youth crime and anti-

social behaviour.

Unit Title Accreditation

No.

GLH Credit

1 Develop and maintain local partnerships to challenge youth crime

and anti-social behaviour

F/503/1879 10 2

2 Implement sport interventions to challenge youth crime and anti-

social behaviour

J/503/1883 11 4

3 Understand how to engage with participants using sport

interventions to challenge youth crime and anti-social behaviour

L/503/1884 11 2

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Learning Outcomes

It forms part of a structured and progressive programme of qualifications, offering you access and

involvement in using sport to tackle youth crime.

What can I use it for?

To gain paid or unpaid employment in the area of using sport to tackle youth crime.

As part of the development of a credible CV for employment.

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Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Learning in Physical Education or

School Sport

Qualification Overview

This qualification is equivalent to Level 3 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

Developed in partnership with the Association for Physical Education (afPE), the Level 2 Certificate in

Supporting Learning in Physical Education and School Sport aims to provide learners with an introduction

to a number of roles through an engagement with physical education and school sport (PESS), including

teaching, activity leadership and coaching for young people. The qualification provides learners with

guidance on further opportunities, including how to contribute to PESS programmes as a sports leader,

coach and teaching assistant. While this qualification is delivered through the medium of PESS, the skills

may be used by learners in working in other sporting environments, under appropriate guidance.

Unit Title Accreditation

No.

Level GLH Credit

1 Understanding Key Legislation related to Physical Education

and School Sport

L/502/8449 2 18 2

2 Principles of teaching Physical Education and coaching School

Sport

D/502/8455 2 19 2

3 Principles of safe practice in Physical Education and School

Sport

K/502/8460 2 18 2

4 Principles of Child Development through movement T/502/8462 2 18 2

5 Promoting Lifelong Health and Well-being J/502/8479 2 20 2

6 Principles of inclusion in Physical Education and School Sport M/502/8539 2 17 2

7 Prepare for Physical Education and School Sport activities A/502/8494 2 20 2

8 Lead Physical Education and School Sport activities F/502/8495 2 14 2

9 Conclude and review Physical Education and School Sport

activities

J/502/8496 2 14 2

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Learning Outcomes

The qualification provides:

a basis on which to make informed choices about an appropriate career in physical education and

school sport

an opportunity to develop an understanding of supporting learning in physical education and

school sport

an opportunity to develop physical education and school sport knowledge and skills that can be

applied to different educational and school sport related settings, such as coaching

an introduction to a career as a physical education teacher

an introduction to other opportunities to work as physical education and school sport professionals

e.g. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Teaching Assistant (TA), Coach, Sports Development

Officer, Volunteer, Leader.

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Level 2 Award in Multi-Skills Development

Qualification Overview

This qualification is equivalent to Level 3 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)*.

Developed in partnership with sports coach UK and other experts within the sector, the 1st4sport Level 2

Award in Multi-Skills Development in Sport (QCF) provides learners aged 17 and over with an

introduction to the processes and principles of supporting child development through multi-skills.

Who is the Qualification for?

The qualification is suitable for:

sport-specific coaches who wish to specialise in coaching children and young people

sports coaches who work or aspire to work in schools

coaches who work predominantly with children

coaches employed through funded-initiatives, such as ‘Football in the Community’

coaches employed/deployed through local authorities’ sports development departments

students at both universities and colleges looking to develop their existing coaching skills with

children

adults involved in the delivery of sport and physical activity in primary and/or secondary

education that meet the appropriate pre-requisite criteria.

Unit Title Accreditation

No.

GLH Credit

1 Understand how to support child development through multi-

skills

K/502/6823 10 2

2 Developing fundamental movement skills (FMS) through multi-

skills coaching

T/502/6825 12 2

3 Developing fundamental sport skills (FSS) through multi-skills

coaching

A/502/6826 12 2

Learning Outcomes

Learners aged 17 years and over who achieve this qualification will:

become qualified to support children’s successful participation in sport

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learn how to design, deliver and evaluate multi-skills activity sessions

make a positive impact on the children they’re working with by developing their movement confidence

and sport-related skills

help children master the fundamentals of movement in a fun, imaginative and progressive way

make sport more enjoyable for children and young people...and much more!

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Level 2 Award in Leadership through Football

Qualification Overview

This qualification is equivalent to Level 3 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

Developed in partnership with FA Learning, the education arm of The Football Association, the 1st4sport

Level 2 Award in Leadership through Football (QCF) (L2ALTF) is a brand-new and exciting qualification

that will enable young people to develop leadership, personal and thinking skills through supporting the

development of grass-roots football.

This unique qualification is a conduit for learners to develop a range of skills as independent enquirers,

team workers, self-managers, creative thinkers and effective participators. These skills are developed

through an engagement with The FA’s grass-roots football development programmes.

Learners will be introduced to a number of leadership roles, including:

leading football activity sessions

refereeing small-sided games

managing a local small-sided game team

contributing to the organisation and delivery of a local football festival/event for young people.

Holders of this Award will be provided with guidance on further opportunities as a sport leader, including

how to contribute to grass-roots sport as an administrator, coach, referee, team manager and sport

development volunteer.

Unit No. Unit Title Accreditation No.

1 Lead Football Activity Sessions T/600/8786

2 Referee Football Activity Sessions

and Small-sided Games

J/600/8789

3 Work with Small-sided Teams in Football A/600/8790

4 Contribute to the Organisation and Delivery of a Football Event for

Young People

F/600/8791

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Learning Outcomes

To gain a variety of skills that can be used within the sport and in the wider world of learning or

employment.

To learn how to introduce people to the sport of football in a safe and ethical manner.

To support the growth of the sport at grass-roots level.

As an opportunity to develop skills that will support the development of others.

What can I use it for?

The qualification will guide you towards further opportunities to contribute to grass-roots football,

including roles as:

football activity leader

local league administrator

junior team manager

football festival event coordinator/leader

football referee.

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Level 3 Award in Principles of Coaching Sport

Qualification Overview

This qualification is equivalent to Level 4 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)*.

The 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Coaching Sport provides your learners, aged 16 years and

over, with the knowledge needed to develop their confidence and start them on the road to an

engagement with coaching sport. Utilising the new QCF common-knowledge units for coaching, learners

gain the required generic knowledge that all sports coaches need to plan, conduct and evaluate safe and

effective coaching programmes in sport. This includes:

the principles of safe and equitable coaching practice

the fundamentals of coaching programmes

the principles of planning coaching programmes

how to support participants’ lifestyles through coaching programmes.

The qualification also provides the foundation for all Level 3 UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) sport-specific

coaching programmes.

Who is the Qualification for?

Anyone over the age of 16, who has an interest in becoming a sports coach.

Unit Title Accreditation No. Credit

Understanding the principles of safe and equitable coaching practice M/601/2108 2

Understanding the fundamentals of coaching programmes T/601/3535 3

Understanding the principles of planning coaching programmes A/601/3536 3

Understanding how to support participant(s)’ lifestyle through coaching

programmes

F/601/3537 3

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Learning Outcomes

It forms part of a structured and progressive programme for understanding the principles of coaching sport

and supports all UKCC sport-specific coaching qualifications, offering you access and involvement in

introducing others to sport.

What can I use it for?

To support progression towards the achievement of a sport-specific UKCC coaching qualification.

As part of the development of a credible CV for employment in the sport, recreation and allied

occupations industry.

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Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning through

Sport

Qualification Overview

This qualification is equivalent to Level 3 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)*.

Developed in partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in

Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport (QCF) is designed to provide learners aged 16 and over

with the level of knowledge needed to build and lead well-constructed strength and conditioning

programmes through an understanding of how to plan, conduct and evaluate strength and conditioning

sessions. This will enable successful learners to seek employment as strength and conditioning coach in a

number of settings such as a sports club, or with an athlete or team in an educational/youth

environment.

The qualification is also excellent continuous professional development (CPD) for exercise and fitness

industry professionals via The Register of Exercise Professionals1 (REPs) – an ideal way to improve and

broaden their skill set.

Title Accreditation No. Credit

Understanding the fundamentals of coaching sport J/601/2101 3

Understanding how to develop participants through coaching sport Y/601/2104 2

Supporting participants’ lifestyle through coaching sport H/601/2106 2

Understanding the principles of safe and equitable coaching practice M/601/2108 2

Plan a series of strength and conditioning for sport coaching sessions A/502/6552 3

Prepare the strength and conditioning for sport coaching environment F/502/6553 2

Deliver a series of strength and conditioning for sport coaching sessions J/502/6554 3

Monitor and evaluate strength and conditioning for sport coaching sessions K/502/6577 2

Learning Outcomes

It forms part of a structured and progressive programme of coaching strength and conditioning for sport

and other related qualifications.

What can I use it for?

To gain paid or unpaid employment as a strength and conditioning for sport coach.

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As part of the development of a credible CV for employment in the sport, recreation and allied

occupations industry.

As a stepping stone to the 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport

(QCF).

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BTEC Subsidiary

Qualification Overview

The Subsidiary Diploma in Sport is a specialist work-related Diploma that covers key knowledge and

practical skills required within the Sports Industry. The Diploma gives opportunities for Students to

achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification in Sport, allowing for the

opportunity to enter employment in the sport and leisure sector. The Diploma offers greater flexibility

and a choice of emphasis through optional units which offer an engaging programme for those who are

clear about the area of employment they wish to enter within the Sports Industry. It is broadly equivalent

to one A-Level.

The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport, is a 60-credit and 360-guided-learning-hour (GLH)

qualification that consists of three mandatory units plus one mandatory specialist unit plus optional units

that provide for a combined total of 60 credits.

Unit

Mandatory Units - All three units must be taken Level Credits

1 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport 3 5

2 The Physiology of Fitness 3 5

3 Assessing Risk in Sport 3 10

Unit

Mandatory Specialist Units - one unit must be taken form*

Level

Credits

7 Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise 3 10

29 Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure 3 1

Unit

Optional Units - one unit must be taken form*

Level

Credits

5 Sports Coaching 3 10

11 Sports Nutrition 3 10

12 Current Issues in Sports 3 10

8 Practical Team Sports 3 10

*LLS will select the optional units, details will be provided at a later date.

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Progression Routes

Upon completion of the course, Learners will have the opportunity to study:

Foundation Degree courses leading to a full Degree (part time or full time)

Football Studies

Football Studies with Business

Applied Coaching Science

Sports Club Management

International Business Management

Sports Management and Football Studies

Sports Coaching and Performance

Sports Performance and Personal Training

Employment Opportunities

Private coaching companies

Football in the Community schemes

Private sector health clubs

Public sector sports clubs

Coaching opportunities abroad- USA, Australia & Europe