Coach education courses

Solent University offers an extensive programme of coach education courses as well as a wide range of National Governing Body qualifications (NGB). Courses are open to Solent University staff, students and the general public.

To register your interest in any coach education course(s) – please email coach.education@solent.ac.uk

If we are not planning a course in your preferred sport, we will endeavour to sign post you to alternative courses.

1st4sport courses

• 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football
• 1st4sport-endorsed Level 1 Award in Coaching Handball
• 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Rounders
• 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Tennis
• 1st4sport Level 1 Award for Activators (Multi-Skills)
• ECB Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Young People and Adults' Cricket
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Tennis

Basketball

• England Basketball Level 1

Boxing

• Boxing PAD Course
• Boxing Tutor Award

CPD courses

• Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work 
• FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
• FA Safeguarding Children
• Netball workshops
• Rugby Union CPD courses

Cricket 

• ECB Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Young People and Adults' Cricket

Dodgeball

• Dodgeball - Level 2

First aid

• Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
• FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
• RFU Concussion - HEADCASE
• The FA's Concussion Guidelines

Fitness

• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training
• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning

Football

• 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football
• FA Level 1 Award in Coaching Futsal
• FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF)
• FA Level 1 Award in Coaching Goalkeeping
• FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Goalkeeping
• FA Safeguarding Children

Handball

• 1st4sport-endorsed Level 1 Award in Coaching Handball

Massage

• Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
• Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy

Multi-skills

• 1st4sport Level 1 Award for Activators (Multi-Skills)

Netball

• Netball CPD courses/workshops

Online courses

• British Athletics Anti-Doping Awareness
• Coachwise Discover Coaching
• England Hockey Safeguarding Young People in Hockey Course
• FA Behavioural management
• The FA's Concussion guidelines
• FA Counter attacking
• FA Creative attacking play
• FA Developing creativity (12-16yrs)
• FA Developing possession through the thirds
• FA Futsal transference
• FA Goalkeeper practices in restricted areas
• FA Level 1 in Talent Identification: An introduction to scouting
• FA Possession (5-11)
• FA Psychology Award Level 1
• FA technical principles for young goalkeepers
• Kick It Out Equality and Diversity In Football Awareness
• OpenLearn - A question of ethics: right or wrong?
• OpenLearn - Active, healthy lifestyles
• OpenLearn - Communication and working relationships in sport and fitness
• OpenLearn - Eating to win: activity, diet and weight control
• OpenLearn - Exercise and mental health
• OpenLearn - Exploring sport coaching and psychology
• OpenLearn - Exploring sport online: Athletes and efficient hearts
• OpenLearn - Improving aerobic fitness
• OpenLearn - Motivation and factors affecting motivation
• OpenLearn - Physical activity: a family affair
• OpenLearn - Recovery strategies in sport and exercise
• OpenLearn - Sport media and culture: Who's calling the shots?
• OpenLearn - The Ancient Olympics: Bridging past and present
• OpenLearn - The business of football
• OpenLearn - The psychological aspects of sports injury
• OpenLearn - The science behind wheeled sports
• OpenLearn - Working with young people in sport and exercise
• RFU Concussion - HEADCASE
• SAQ Certificate in Fitness & Conditioning for Football
• SAQ Certificate in Fitness Testing for Football
• SAQ Certificate in Nutrition for Football
• SAQ Certificate in Periodisation Planning for Football
• SAQ Certificate in Resistance Training for Football
• SAQ Certificate in Speed Development for Football
• SAQ Certificate in Stamina Training for Football
• SAQ Certificates Basketball
• SAQ Certificates Cricket
• SAQ Certificates Fitness Instruction
• SAQ Certificates General Sports
• SAQ Certificates Handball
• SAQ Certificates Netball
• SAQ Certificates Personal Training
• SAQ Certificates Rugby
• SAQ Certificates Team Management
• SAQ Certificates Tennis and Racquet Sports
• SAQ Certificates Volleyball
• SAQ Certificates: Athlete Development: The First 20 Years
• UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) Accredited Advisor Assessment
• UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) Coach Clean

Racket sports

• 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Tennis
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Tennis

Rounders

• 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Rounders

Rugby

• Rugby Union CPD courses
• RFU Concussion - HEADCASE

Safeguarding and Protecting Children

• FA Safeguarding Children
• England Hockey Safeguarding Young People in Hockey

SAQ courses

• SAQ Performance Sport Movement Award