PDA Sports Coaching Practitioner: Developing People and Practice SCQF level 7

Professional Development Awards (PDAs) extend or broaden professional or vocational skills and are linked to National Occupational Standards. The PDA in Sports Coaching Practitioner: Developing People and Practice at SCQF level 7 supports the development of sports coaches who are evolving their practice; it encourages curiosity and the idea that coaching effectiveness is not simply about developing coaching knowledge but also having a greater level of self-awareness while understanding the participant.

This qualification is linked to the Effective Coaching Map and consists of two units:

  1. Sports Coaching Practitioner: Developing Practice
  2. Sports Coaching Practitioner: Developing People

This qualification is available through sports/national governing bodies only.

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The PDA in Sports Coaching Practitioner: Developing People and Practice at SCQF level 7 has been developed in partnership with sports/national governing bodies (SGB/NGB). It is mapped to the CIMSPA Coach Professional standards and is worth 10 CPD points. By aligning to the CIMSPA Professional standards, this qualification is informed by the needs of the industry and can help to ensure that coaches have the appropriate skills and knowledge to meet the needs of employers and participants.

This PDA provides progression routes to further study (see Progression). Following this qualification, learners may develop their knowledge further in the HNC or first year of HND Sports Coaching and Development, or other qualifications or development opportunities linked to their sports governing body.

The learner should be at least 16 years of age when starting this qualification. This qualification is suitable for learners with an interest in sport and physical activity who wish to develop the skills and knowledge required when leading in a sports coaching session.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

This PDA is suitable for anyone 16 years old or over who has an interest in sport and physical activity as well as experience in coaching, who is looking to develop their skills as a coach. It is expected that the learner would have completed at least an entry level coaching qualification prior to starting this qualification.

The units in the PDA are mapped against the CIMSPA Standards for Coaching Professional, part of the Scottish Coaching Certificate and the suite of qualifications designed to support coach education in sports governing bodies. They will be delivered within the context appropriate for a certain sport and the learners’ aspirations.

Learners will have the opportunity of progressing to other sports qualifications. Refer to the Group Award Specification for more details.

Centres without devolved authority must come forward for SQA approval; they must contact sport scotland to obtain a letter of support prior to seeking approval.

Tutors, assessors and internal verifiers must be recognised by the sports/national governing body (SGB/NGB) of the sport in the delivered qualification; they must be occupationally competent and have evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) which the SGB/NGB of the sport recognises.

Each unit specification gives detailed information on the evidence requirements and approaches to assessment for the unit.

Ongoing course assessment will apply.

Assessment will allow candidates to enhance their own practice. Refer to the Group Award Specification for further information.

Group award code: GT9C 47 (32 SCQF credit points)

Structure

The PDA in Sports Coaching Practitioner: Developing People and Practice at SCQF level 7 consists of 2 mandatory units.

GT9C 47 (967 KB)