England Korfball
Organise a 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching (Korfball) course
We work in partnership with England Korfball to support the coordination and delivery of the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching (Korfball) across the country.
Full qualification £375
Bridging qualification £250
Delivery Blended
Minimum learners 8
About the qualification
Course description
This qualification is designed for coaches who wish to plan, deliver and review progressive Korfball coaching sessions. Learners develop the knowledge and skills required to coach Korfball independently or as part of a coaching team.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for:
Individuals who wish to plan, deliver and review Korfball coaching sessions independently.
New and developing Korfball coaches.
Coaches looking to gain a recognised coaching qualification.
What’s the value of the course?
This qualification is recognised by England Korfball and 1st4sport and is aligned to the CIMSPA Coach Professional Standard.
Successful learners will achieve the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching (Korfball).
Before registration
Learner eligibility
Learners must:
Be at least 18 years old on the first day of the course.
Communicate effectively in English, including listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Have access to a suitable coaching environment in which to deliver a series of coaching sessions.
Hold a valid Safeguarding and Protecting Children certificate prior to certification, in line with England Korfball’s Common Minimum Standards.
Learners must also have successfully completed one of the following:
01
Introduction to Coaching Korfball
England Korfball Introduction to Coaching Korfball Award.
02
Previous Level 1 Award
Previous England Korfball Level 1 Coaching Award.
03
IKF qualification
IKF Level 1 Coaching Award or higher.
OR
Coaching experience route
Learners with at least 12 months of coaching experience may also be eligible, provided they submit appropriate evidence, such as witness testimony, at the time of registration.
Recognition of prior learning
Level 2 Bridging Course
Learners who hold a BKA Level 2 Certificate or have significant coaching experience may be eligible to enrol on the Level 2 Bridging Course.
This route is designed to recognise prior learning and experience and avoid unnecessary duplication of learning.
Bridging qualification
£250
per learner
Blended learning
Course format
The qualification is delivered through a blended learning approach consisting of:
01
E-learning
Seven bite-sized online learning modules which can be completed on demand.
02
Portfolio tasks
Assessment activities completed as learners progress through their learning.
03
Virtual classrooms
Live online sessions providing tutor support and helping learners develop their coaching practice.
04
Technical module
A face-to-face practical technical module delivered by an approved England Korfball tutor.
Learners are also required to plan, deliver and evaluate a series of coaching sessions within their own coaching environment as part of their portfolio tasks.
Learners are required to complete seven e-learning modules, each estimated to take around 1.5 hours. As learners progress through the e-learning, they will complete associated portfolio tasks.
Example programme
Typical course journey
The exact programme may vary between courses, but the example below shows how learning and assessment are typically structured.
| Stage | Activity | What learners complete |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Getting started | E-learning | Begin online modules and associated portfolio tasks. |
| 02 Technical development | Face-to-face technical module | Attend practical delivery with an approved England Korfball tutor. |
| 03 Developing practice | E-learning and portfolio | Continue online modules, assessment tasks and coaching practice. |
| 04 Tutor support | Virtual classroom | Attend virtual support sessions to help plan and develop coaching sessions. |
| 05 Coaching programme | Workplace / club delivery | Plan, deliver and evaluate a series of coaching sessions in the learner’s own coaching environment. |
| 06 Assessment | Portfolio submission | Submit completed e-learning, portfolio evidence and required coaching evidence for assessment. |
Learners can submit for assessment once they have completed the required e-learning modules, portfolio tasks and face-to-face technical module.
Hosting requirements
What facilities and resources do I need?
To host the face-to-face technical module, venues should provide:
01
Sports hall
Space equivalent to four badminton courts is recommended. Venues with two or three courts may still be suitable depending on learner numbers.
02
Korfball posts
Access to a minimum of four Korfball posts.
03
Equipment
Sufficient Korfballs and bibs for practical activity.
04
Seating
Benches or seating areas to allow learners to complete any written work.
05
Participant facilities
Toilets and appropriate changing facilities for all participants.
06
First aid equipment
Suitable first aid equipment must be available at the delivery venue.
07
Defibrillator
The venue must provide access to an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Don’t have access to Korfball posts?
We will attempt to source suitable posts from a local Korfball association or club. There may be an additional charge for hire and transportation.
8
Minimum learners
How many learners are needed?
The minimum number of learners required to run a course is eight.
With one tutor, learner numbers should not normally exceed 16.
16
Maximum with one tutor
Course fees
What are the fees?
Learners are typically charged the standard course fee:
Full Level 2 qualification
£375
per learner
For learners completing the full 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching (Korfball).
Level 2 Bridging qualification
£250
per learner
For eligible experienced coaches accessing the qualification through the bridging route.
Hosting the course?
Where a club or organisation provides a suitable venue free of charge, we will seek to pass these savings on to learners from the host organisation through a reduced course fee.
Alternatively, course hosts may be eligible for a minimum of one complimentary learner place.
Ready to get started?
Organise a Level 2 Korfball course
Complete the course organiser request form and provide details of your organisation, preferred dates, venue and anticipated learner numbers.
Our team will review your request and work with England Korfball to agree the next steps.
Need to discuss your course first?
Speak to our Education team
We can help with venue suitability, learner numbers, equipment requirements and the most appropriate qualification route.