The Level 2 Equestrian Coaching qualification is a vocational qualification that provides you with the opportunity to learn and be assessed on the practical and theoretical aspects of coaching riding.

To be accredited as a Level 2 Equestrian Coach the Assessor must be satisfied that you are at the required level in both your technical knowledge and your coaching skills for the Level 2 qualification. This qualification is made up of two separate Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) units as follows:

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• Plan and Prepare a Series of Coaching Sessions

• Coach Participants and Develop Personal Practice

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On successful completion of the Level 2 Equestrian Coaching qualification, you will be able to:

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• Review and analyse the needs of participants

• Produce plans for at least 4 linked coaching sessions

• Establish a safe coaching environment

• Prepare the environment and the participants for coaching sessions

• Establish and maintain good working relationships

• Deliver coaching sessions which develop participants’ performance

• Use session evaluations to monitor and develop personal practice

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If you are interested in doing a discipline specific Level 2 then you will need to contact that discipline before applying.​

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Level 2 Application Documents 

 

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