Sixth Form Courses
The Sports Leaders UK Level 3 Award in Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that is great for a personal statement and UCAS application (16 UCAS points). This course gives students the opportunity to learn the skills needed to plan and deliver sessions for specialist community groups and schools and to develop their knowledge on coaching/leading on different sports. It helps to develop confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with other people and peers. The course is of value to those who wish to further develop their coaching skills or progress onto a career involving any leadership.
The course is taught over 2 lessons per week and is one year long. Students will complete workbook tasks to show theory content learnt and deliver 30 hours of sporting activities working with different specialist groups.
Learning styles
Learning takes place mostly through practical experience but there is also an element of written work.
Subject Combinations and Progression
A level P.E., Level 3 BTEC Award Sport
As a nationally recognised qualification it is an excellent stepping stone to Higher/Further education, voluntary or paid work in sports development, leisure management, teaching and coaching sport.
Subject Modules and Assessment
Course content:
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Unit 1 – Developing leadership skills
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Unit 2 – Lead safe sport/physical activity sessions
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Unit 3 – Know how to plan inclusive sport/physical activity sessions
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Unit 4 – Plan, lead and evaluate a progressive series of inclusive sport/activity sessions
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Unit 5 – Plan, lead and evaluate a sports/physical activity event
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Unit 6 – Demonstrate leading inclusive sport/physical activity sessions to a range of participant groups
Learners will gain a lot of coaching experience through various means.
Assessment is through portfolio work, practical demonstration, community work and the running of a major sports event for local primary schools.
Entry requirements
Preferable to have completed the Community Sports Leadership Award and have coaching experience prior to starting this award. Spaces are limited and candidates will be selected based on attitude and performance observed in previous courses. Higher Sports Leaders are seen as Ambassadors of the college and expected to assist with cross college events.
Time Commitment
Sports Leaders involves 1 hour of taught lessons and 1 volunteer hour