Scottish Sports Futures Putting the Person First - Taking a Person-Centred Approach to Coaching

Why this award?

This module aims to upskill and increase the knowledge of practitioners who are working with people in a sport and physical activity environment on the importance of understanding their why and coaching values, human connection, and establishing and building relationships to create a person-centred coaching environment.

Learning Outcomes: 

1. Understand and articulate practitioners coaching “why” and what drives them to coach
2. Explore the difference between person centred coaching and service centred coaching.
3. Explore the importance of human connection and the role a practitioner plays in establishing this within their coaching practice.
4. Understand and explore the importance of understanding participant needs and establishing, building and maintaining relationships.
5. Increase understanding of the broader impact coaching and physical activity can have on participants

Who is it for?

Young people aged 16+ 

What time commitment is required?

2 hours

Is the award externally accredited?

The award is delivered by SSF and endorsed by the Chartered Institute for Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). Participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion and are eligible to claim 2 CIMSPA CPD points’