Certificate in Coaching
(Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
Develop the knowledge and skills to lead your own coaching sessions in your own environment and begin coaching independently.
Develop your practice as an independent coach
This course develops the knowledge and skills required to lead your own coaching sessions within your own environment.
The 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching (Sport & Physical Activity) is endorsed by UKBJJA as part of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching qualification pathway.
Successful completion enables you to begin coaching independently, without supervision from a Level 2 coach. This may be in a paid or voluntary role.
This recognised industry-standard Level 2 course maps to the CIMSPA professional standard for coaches.
Learn in your own time
Start at any time. Plan your learning around the 12-month platform access period and two-year completion deadline.
Nine areas of coaching development
Your role as a coach
Developing your role as a coach.
Your coaching practice
Developing your coaching practice.
The individuals you coach
Understanding the individuals you coach.
Relationships
Managing relationships.
The coaching environment
Developing the coaching environment.
Protecting self and others
Protecting yourself and others.
Planning sessions
Planning progressive coaching sessions.
Delivering sessions
Delivering progressive coaching sessions.
Reviewing sessions
Reviewing progressive coaching sessions.
Check your eligibility
Age and identification
Be aged 18 or over and provide photographic ID so you can be appropriately identified.
Belt and membership
Hold at least a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, recognised and registered with UKBJJA, and be an individual UKBJJA member.
Language and online access
Be able to communicate effectively in English and have a computer with a good Wi-Fi connection for online learning and assessment tasks.
Documents required before course access
Before registration with the Awarding Organisation, you must meet all entry requirements. Supply your photo ID, UKBJJA membership certificate and UKBJJA belt colour certificate before receiving access to the course.
Safeguarding workshop
You must complete a UK Coaching Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop to meet certain course assessment criteria.
Workshop fee is additional
The safeguarding workshop price is not included in the £380 course fee. You may already have completed the workshop before signing up for this course.
Demonstrate your coaching practice
Learner portfolio
Complete written tasks as part of your learner portfolio.
Professional discussion
Take part in a professional discussion with an assessor, covering coaching practice and safeguarding knowledge.
Practical coaching session
Deliver and film a 20-minute practical coaching session in your own environment, where you intend to coach after qualifying.
Two certificates on successful completion
You will receive the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching (regulated) and a second certificate in Sport and Physical Activity (non-regulated).
Two deadlines to keep in mind
12 months of platform access
Your online learning platform access lasts 12 months from the date you first access it. Access after this period carries an additional charge.
Aim to finish learning in year one
We strongly recommend completing all learning within the first year, allowing time for assessment, feedback and any amendments.
Two years to complete and be certificated
You have a maximum of two years to complete the course and be certificated. This is separate from your 12-month platform access period.
Support, assessment and progression
What learner support is available?
Tell us about any support requirements when you book. We will contact you to discuss how we can best support you to complete the course.
How will I be assessed?
You will complete written portfolio tasks, a professional discussion with an assessor including coaching practice and safeguarding knowledge, and a filmed 20-minute practical coaching session in your own coaching environment.
Successful learners receive a regulated Level 2 Certificate in Coaching and a non-regulated Sport and Physical Activity certificate.
How long do I have to complete the course?
You have a maximum of two years to complete and be certificated. We strongly recommend completing learning within the first year to allow time for assessment, feedback and amendments.
Platform access is valid for 12 months from first access. There is an additional charge if you need access after this date.
In exceptional circumstances, the Awarding Organisation may grant a registration extension. Contact education@sportstructures.com as soon as possible to discuss this.
What can I do next?
After gaining experience as a Level 2 coach, you may wish to develop your knowledge through a sport-specific coaching course or the Level 3 Certificate in Coaching (Sport & Physical Activity).