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UK Coaching Certificate
The UK Coaching Certificate is an initiative to endorse coach education programmes, across sports within the UK, against an agreed criteria.
At last 2007 has arrived, and we are on schedule to start the delivery of the
UKCC Equestrian coaching qualification
The Pony Club is one of the generic disciplines, together with the British Horse Society, the Association of British Riding Schools, and the Scottish Equestrian Association. We are not a single discipline body like for example, British Dressage. We shall offer the UKCC Generic Equestrian qualification at Levels 1, 2 and 3 at first, starting with Level 2.
The difference between this qualification and any which have gone before is that the emphasis is equally on the “HOW TO COACH” skills and the way to make coaching more rider-centred, as well as the “WHAT TO COACH”. We hope in this way to raise the general standard of equestrian coaching in the UK. This does not infer that the majority of our coaches do not work in this way at present, but it will enable particularly our less experienced coaches to raise their game.
LEVELS FOR THE UKCC (EQUESTRIAN)
Level 1 is “Assistant to the Coach”. Holders of this are only able to work under direct supervision to take part of a lesson. They are not qualified or accredited to do more than this, and will not be insured for more.
Level 2 is the general practical coach who can work unsupervised. The technical equestrian knowledge required is around B Test level, and this coach will be able to plan a short series of linked lessons, eg for Camp or similar.
Level 3 is the slightly more knowledgeable coach who would be able to plan a longer training strategy if required, eg for an Area Team. This coach has a technical knowledge at around A Test level. This coach could also “mentor” Level 2 coaches who needed support.
Level 4 is still in development, so watch this space!
FURTHER INFORMATION
For full details to date of the UKCC (Equestrian) through the Pony Club, including costs, awarding bodies and FAQ's, please download the leaflet below.
Click HERE to download the UKCC Pony Club Leaflet
Ready to Register you interest and Apply for the UKCC through Pony Club?
Then follow the links below!!
