Coaching Athletics for Youth and Junior Athletes NQF Level 04

Coaching Athletics for Youth and Junior Athletes NQF Level 04

The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard and in combination with relevant sport specific expertise will be able to coach youth and junior athletes to compete at provincial athletics level. The qualifying learner will also be able to show an understanding of the history, the sociology and the benefits of athletics to the individual and the community. In achieving this unit standard, the learner will display the competency required of an athletics coach of youth and junior athletes, teaching the skills of athletics.

The learner will be able to explain the components of athletics, showing understanding of the principles of the sport and be able to demonstrate the technique and the skills needed by youth or juniors in athletics. On achievement of this unit standard, the learner will be able to: Describe the evolution and sociology of athletics as a sport. Explain the safety requirements of athletics. Explain the basic rules applicable to athletics. Plan and implement the practice session. Conduct basic athletic coaching activities. Review Coaching sessions.