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Football skills

Level: Level One

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will haveEvidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1. warm up, stretch and cool down appropriately before and after all football sessions

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2. dribble a football for a specified distance using both feet, using the key parts of the feet, changing direction and changing speed

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3. pass the ball accurately on the ground using only one touch on at least one occasion

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4. shield the ball from an opponent

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5. receive a pass and control the ball before passing to a team mate

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6. stop and/or slow down an attacker who is dribbling with the ball

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7. shoot on target on at least one occasion

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8. head the ball whilst transferring their body weight from the back foot to the front foot

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9. referee a peer group playing a five-a-side football match

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shown knowledge of

10. the key nutritional requirements to enhance performance before, during and after a game

Student completed work and/or summary sheet

11. the four factors of injury prevention, ie ergonomics, warm up and cool down, fitness levels, health of the footballer

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experienced

12. participating in a penalty shoot-out competition

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13. applying all the skills acquired throughout the sessions in a game of five-a-side football

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14. working cooperatively as part of a team

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15. receiving and accepting feedback about their own football-playing performance.

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Approved 25 Nov 2025

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