Level 5

1st4sport Level 5 Diploma in Athlete Personal Development

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Codes

Qualification number
610/7243/6
SFA/LAD funding code
610/7243/6

Learners

Required age
18 +

Learning hours

Guided learning hours
257
Total qualification hours
597

Key dates

Operational start date
01/04/2026
Qualification review date
01/04/2028
Certification end date
01/04/2028

Overview

The 1st4sport Level 5 Diploma for Personal Development Practitioners is ideal for learners interested in supporting talented and elite level athletes through personal development and lifestyle coaching alongside their sporting commitments.

They will gain a key understanding of what is expected of their conduct and behaviour in athlete development roles, ensuring that they are able to meet professional standards as they develop their careers in this important field.

As part of the qualification, your learners will study both the theoretical and practical aspects of the supporting and coaching process.

The 1st4sport Level 5 Diploma for Personal Development Practitioners has been developed in partnership with the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS).

Provides learners with the required knowledge, skills and understanding to provide athlete personal development to talented and elite level athletes.

Qualification Progression

Learners may wish to further develop their knowledge by undertaking further study in topics covered in each unit or other relevant CPD within the performance and talent environment.

Successful learners could seek employment in appropriate paid or voluntary Athlete Personal Development roles, or similar.

Level 5

1st4sport Level 5 Diploma in Athlete Personal Development

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