Sports Leaders UK Award/Higher Sports leader

SPORTS LEADERS UK AWARD / HIGHER SPORTS LEADER
The 'Sports Leaders' UK Level 2/3 Awards in Sports Leadership provides ideal training for those people wishing to lead groups in sporting and recreational activity. It is designed for those over the age of 16, irrespective of their ability, who seek the opportunity to train and provide voluntary assistance alongside qualified coaches or teachers, thereby increasing their own knowledge, confidence and experience.

As these two awards are nationally recognised qualifications they are ideal for any student who is interested in joining the Police Force, Armed Forces or teaching and working with children and for enriching students' Curriculum Vitae. The Level 3 award is worth 30 UCAS points when applying to University.

Core Values

• Personal Development: helping people reach their true potential.
  
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• A stepping stone to employment: provides a recognised qualification.
  
• Developing Leadership: teaching organisation, motivation and teamwork skills.
  
• Volunteering in the community: encouraging people to help others.
  

What and how will I be studying?

The Level 2 Course is divided into eight units:

• Organisational Skills
  
• Safety in Sport
  
• Know Your Friends
  
• Fitness for Sport
  
• Leagues and competitions
  
• Improvisation of activities
  
• Games and Activity Experience
  
• 10 Hours Voluntary Leadership Experience
  

The level 3 Course is divided into ten units:

• Introduction
  
• Sports Leadership in the Community
  
• Introducing Children to Sport
  
• Older people and Sport
  
• Disabled People and Sport
  
• Fitness and Health
  
• First Aid
  
• National Governing Body Award
  
• Organising and running a Sports Event
  
• Thirty hours voluntary work
  

How is the Course assessed?
Observation and questioning by the course leader, external verifier and 10/30 hours voluntary service

What opportunities are there?
Many students coach a variety of sports locally and abroad in their vacation, on Holiday and Summer Camps. The leadership and organisational skills developed on the Level one course form a sound foundation for progression onto the Higher Sports Leaders Award and National governing Body coaching courses. The Level three award equips students with a much broader leadership experience and, potentially, access to University, attracting 30 UCAS points.