Course Outline

Sports Leaders Award Level 1.         

The Junior Sports Leaders Award is taught and assessed within the seven units below:- 

1. Planning, Preparing and Assisting a Simple Sporting Activity.
2. Basic Communication skills for Leading a Sporting Activity.
3. Principles and Practise in delivering a Basic Health and Fitness Session.
4. Understanding Fair Play in Sport.
5. Understanding the Role of Sports Official.
6. Understanding the Scope of Local Sport and Recreation Activities.

7. Demonstration of Leadership Skills in Sport.

    

   Students are assessed continuously through observation, Q&A , written homework and role play. Formal assessment is completed with students undertaking a total of 1 hours demonstration of leaderships skills.

    

   Students must plan and lead two 30 minute sessions to a high personal standard in order to pass the award.

    

   To see what students are required to do click here

    

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   Course Expectations

    

    For candidates to successfully achieve the Level 1 in Sports Leadership they must:-

    

   1. Attend sessions on a regular basis.

    

   2. Wear the appropriate kit (plain white T-shirt, black/blue shorts, indoor trainers).

    

   3. Complete all homework tasks on time.

    

   4. Fill in logbook to the required standard.

    

   5. Lead and Plan two sporting sessions to a high standard. 

    

   6. Be prepared (Plan sessions early, attend sessions early, know your group).

    

   7. Enjoy yourself.

    

    If interested in the Award and want further information click the following link http://www.sportsleaders.org/our-awardsqualifications/our-qualifications/level-1-award-in-sports-leadership.aspx

    

    

   Sports Leaders Award Level 2.

   http://www.sportsleaders.org/our-awardsqualifications/our-qualifications/level-2-award-in-sports-leadership.aspx

    

   The Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership will give candidates the chance to develop their organisation, motivation and communication skills, whilst also focusing on positive role models in sport, how to mentor others, and how to use leadership skills in a variety of settings.

   Candidates may have already gained their Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership or this may be their first step onto the volunteering pathway. There is no requirement that candidates wishing to embark on the Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership must have previously completed the Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership.

    

   Unit	Unit Title
   1	Plan, lead and evaluate a sport/activity session
   2	Developing leadership skills
   3	Lead activities that promote a healthy lifestyle*
   4	Making activity sessions inclusive
   5	Positive role models in sport
   6	Organise and deliver a sports event or competition
   7	Pathways in sport and recreation
   8	Using leadership skills

Demonstration of Leadership - 10 hours volunteering is required during which candidates will demonstrate their leadership. This demonstration of leadership makes up part of Unit 1 - Plan, lead and evaluate a sport/activity session.