L1 / KINTREON-YFC

L1 Youth Fitness Coach course

Learn to teach foundational movements, organise groups and plan sessions. Practise choosing and adapting exercises to suit young participants, then use coaching practice and reflection to improve your delivery.

Course at a glance

Pilot in preparation
Who it is for
Football coaches, PE teachers, youth fitness coaches and adults entering sports education.
Planned pilot fee
RMB 1,980 / person
Study time and pace
Estimated total study time: 80 hoursRecommended study period: 6–8 weeks
Blended learning
A blend of online learning, practical workshops, supported coaching practice, assignments and assessment.

Estimated study time includes the different learning and practice activities; it is not all classroom teaching or one-to-one mentoring.

Dates, venue and teaching staff are to be confirmed. Paid enrolment is not open.

Audience and entry requirements

This is a training course for adult coaches, not a fitness class for children. Study includes planning assignments, coaching practice and assessment, with time set aside for practice and reflection.

Entry requirements

Beginners are welcome to enquire. Tell us about your teaching experience during the consultation; formal prerequisites and any first-aid training requirements will be confirmed before enrolment.

Learning aims

Course activities will focus on the tasks below. Assessment will draw on your submitted work and coaching practice.

  • Write a foundational session plan with clear aims.
  • Organise groups and rotations for participants with different starting points.
  • Observe foundational movements and give concise coaching cues.
  • Choose exercises and adapt their difficulty in response to participants.
  • Record and review a session, then identify changes for the next one.

Course modules

Course framework v0.1. The planned learning topics and practical assignments are outlined below. Teaching arrangements and assessment requirements will be published before enrolment.

Printing includes all module practice details and FAQs, then restores your reading state.

F01

Exercise science & youth development

Explore developmental differences and essential movement terms, including training adaptation: how the body responds to repeated practice over time.

Coaching question and assignment
Coaching question
How can a coach avoid imposing one standard on young people of the same age?
Practical assignment
An observation record identifying individual differences and reasons for adaptations.
F02

Safe coaching, safeguarding & ethics

Learn venue checks, risk recognition, communication boundaries, incident reporting and referral.

Coaching question and assignment
Coaching question
When should a drill stop and a parent or qualified professional be involved?
Practical assignment
A pre-session safety checklist and written responses to scenarios.
F03

Foundational movement & strength

Practise observing and teaching squats, hip hinges (bending and straightening at the hips), pushes, pulls and carries, with simpler options for each movement.

Coaching question and assignment
Coaching question
How do you choose a simpler exercise when a task is too difficult for a participant?
Practical assignment
A movement-teaching demonstration and rationale for exercise selection.
F04

Running, jumping, throwing & coordination

Learn basic running, jumping and throwing tasks, space organisation and progressions.

Coaching question and assignment
Coaching question
How can different ability levels participate without simply demanding more speed or volume?
Practical assignment
A drill plan with two difficulty options.
F05

Teaching organisation & communication

Practise concise demonstrations and group rotations, check that participants understand the task, and provide constructive feedback.

Coaching question and assignment
Coaching question
How can a coach reduce waiting and clarify instructions?
Practical assignment
An observed session record and personal reflection.
F06

Basic assessment & session design

Connect observation goals with session plans, four-week programmes and follow-up notes.

Coaching question and assignment
Coaching question
How do you judge whether a session met its aims and adjust the next one?
Practical assignment
A complete session plan, four-week programme and documented adaptations.

Study time and learning format

Estimated total study time: 80 hours

16hOnline learning
24hPractical workshops
32hSupported coaching practice
8hAssignments & assessment

Recommended study period: 6–8 weeks

These estimates cover the total study time planned for the course, including online learning, practical workshops, supported coaching practice, assignments and assessment. They are not all classroom hours or one-to-one tuition. Final arrangements will be set out in the formal course information.

Prepare with the key concepts before practising demonstrations, coaching cues and group organisation in workshops. During supported coaching practice, put your plans into use, then review your teaching through observation records, case assignments and assessment feedback.

Practice venues, supporting staff and arrangements will be set out in the formal course information.

Assignments and practical assessment

Assessment work includes basic observation records, a complete session plan, a four-week foundational programme, an observed coaching session and a written reflection.

Plans, observation records, coaching practice and case reports provide evidence of your coaching competence: how you make teaching decisions, deliver activities and adjust plans. You will receive assessment feedback. Criteria, reassessment and appeal procedures will be published before enrolment.

KINTREON plans to award course certificates to coaches who pass the relevant assessment, recording their learning and assessment results. These are not national vocational qualifications or equivalents to NSCA-CPT or CSCS. KINTREON currently has no official authorisation or certificate recognition agreement with NSCA. Its certificates do not confer clinical rehabilitation credentials.

Completing the learning does not itself mean passing; passing does not automatically grant brand coaching authorisation. Read about certificates and coaching scope

Fees and course arrangements

Pilot in preparation

Planned pilot fee

RMB 1,980 / person

The first pilot is planned for a small group of 5–8 coaches. Arrangements will be confirmed before the course starts.

Estimated future standard course fee: RMB 3,980 / person

These are planned or estimated fees while the courses are in preparation. Final fees and inclusions will be confirmed before enrolment. The planned fee includes relevant learning materials, coaching support and practice guidance within the course schedule, the first formal assessment and a course certificate after passing. Inclusions, schedules, reassessment and cancellation terms will be confirmed before enrolment; external first-aid training and additional remedial work will be explained separately. Permission to use photographs or testimonials is requested separately and does not affect the course fee.

The first L1 pilot is in preparation. You can enquire about course content and study arrangements. Dates, venue and supporting staff are to be confirmed; paid enrolment is not open.

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How can you apply to work with us?

The fees on this page are for adult coach education, separate from family training or organisational service quotes. Buying a course does not guarantee a pass. Passing does not automatically issue a formal credential, grant service authorisation or provide work; cooperation requires a separate review.

Suitable professionals who have not taken a KINTREON course may also apply for independent service review. Profiles require publication consent, and learning records, service scope, cooperation and enquiry status are confirmed separately. Both platform introductions and a coach’s own clients can be discussed.

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Common questions

Is L1 a class for children or a course for coaches?

L1 trains adult coaches to deliver fitness sessions for children and young people.

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Do I need coaching experience before L1?

Beginners are welcome to enquire. Tell us about your teaching experience during the consultation; formal prerequisites and any first-aid training requirements will be confirmed before enrolment.

Read the entry and study requirements

Is all the estimated study time taught in person?

No. Estimated total study time: 80 hours, covering online learning, workshops, supported practice and assessment, rather than only classroom teaching or one-to-one tuition.

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What is the planned course fee?

Planned pilot fee: RMB 1,980 / person. Final fees and inclusions will be confirmed before enrolment.

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Is assessment only an exam?

No. L1 assesses coaching skills through session plans, observation records and coaching practice.

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Can I enrol now?

Pilot in preparation; paid enrolment is not open. You can review the enquiry checklist, then speak to Dan by phone.

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Certificates and coaching scope

What does a KINTREON course certificate represent?

It records learning and assessment within a KINTREON course. It is not a national vocational qualification or an equivalent to NSCA-CPT or CSCS. KINTREON currently has no official authorisation or certificate recognition agreement with NSCA.

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Does completing the learning mean passing the assessment?

No. Passing depends on the required assignments and practical work. Criteria, reassessment and appeal procedures will be published before enrolment.

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Does passing automatically grant coaching authorisation or a Mentor role?

No. Brand coaching authorisation requires separate approval. Mentor, Educator and Assessor roles each require a separate review.

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