What is the UKCC?
All member bodies of the British Equestrian Federation have worked together to produce a United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC) in Equestrian Sport. The UKCC is a UK wide, 5 level framework for endorsing qualifications providing a framework for coaches working at all levels in all environments.
The UKCC will ensure that equestrian coaches are delivering safe, high quality, rider centred coaching. Ultimately this will lead to success by helping to raise performance standards and increase enjoyment of riding ensuring that the UK becomes recognised as a world leader in coach development.
The UKCC qualifications are being developed across all sports and equestrian is one of the first 21 priory sports to be leading this initiative.
How will the UKCC benefit equestrian coaches and instructors?
- Enhance coaching skills, linked to the equestrian pathway
- Raise the profile of and further professionalize equestrian coaching
- More flexible coach centred training programmes
- UK wide recognised qualifications linked with other sports
- Provides a benchmark for employers and deployers of coaches
- Core coaching skills are recognised and are transferable between sports
- A UK wide endorsement of top quality, safe coaching
- A clearer and more structured pathway in equestrian coaching with increased opportunities for personal and career development
- It will encourage you to be the best you can be
How will the UKCC benefit equestrian sport?
- Coach education will be at the cutting edge
- Access to expert advice and support from both sports coach UK and the BEF
- There will be a consistent standard of coach education between and within equestrian disciplines as well as other sports across the UK
- UK coaching will be recognised as world class
- Great education and coaching will result in great sporting success for participants and performers
Great coaches need the UK Coaching Certificate
The UK Coaching Certificate is the benchmark for all coaches. Designed in response to the 2002 Coaching task Force report, it aims to standardise and improve modern coaching in the UK. With London 2012 on the horizon, there's never been a better time to get ahead of the game...
How do I find out more?
The British Equestrian Federation has now achieved the endorsement for levels 1 and 2 - see here for more details
More Frequently asked questions can be found here.
For more information see the UKCC website or contact your BEF Member Body's Coaching Development Officer
