Level 4
Level 4 sports leaders looks to develop young people’s confidence, self-esteem and organisation through leading sports sessions.
The SCQF Level 4 (equivalent to a National 4 qualification) Award in Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful learners to lead groups of people in sport/activity, under direct supervision.
The award is a nationally recognised qualification that helps people develop their leadership skills. The course has been developed by Sports Leaders UK and has been designed to foster generic skills, such as organisation, communication and safety, which can be applied to a variety of different sporting activities as well as contributing to the candidate’s personal and social education.
They will learn how to organise and motivate themselves and other people, and improve their communication skills. Pupils must be willing to work on their own or as part of team and bring their PE kit every period. No qualifications are required to start the course and there are no exams to sit at the end.
Assessment
It’s a practical qualification where candidates learn through doing, rather than through written work. A candidate’s ability to be a competent leader is assessed by observation rather than written tests. Pupils must complete the following units:
- Plan, lead and evaluate a sporting activity
- Develop leadership skills
- Lead a fitness session
- Organise and deliver a sports event or competition
- Complete a Learner Evidence Record
Progression
Successful candidates may progress to work at Level 5 Sports Leaders.
Level 5
Level 5 sports leaders looks to develop young people’s confidence, self-esteem and organisation through leading sports sessions for the class and by leading lunch time clubs for younger pupils throughout the school year.
The SCQF Level 5 (equivalent to a National 5 qualification) Award in Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful learners to lead groups of people in sport/activity, under indirect supervision.
The award is a nationally recognised qualification that helps people develop their leadership skills. In addition to this pupils will gain a number National Governing Body Sports Award’s in a variety of activities to enhance their leadership skills. The course has been developed by Sports Leaders UK and has been designed to foster generic skills, such as organisation, communication and safety, which can be applied to a variety of different sporting activities as well as contributing to the candidate’s personal and social education.
They will learn how to organise and motivate themselves and other people, and improve their communication skills. This can really boost young people’s confidence and help them in work, education and life.
Entry Requirements
Pupils must be 16+ by the end of March 2022 to complete this course.
Pupils must be willing to work on their own or as part of team and bring their PE kit every period. No qualifications are required to start the course and there are no exams to sit at the end.
Assessment
It’s a practical qualification where candidates learn through doing, rather than through written work. A candidate’s ability to be a competent leader is assessed by observation rather than written tests. Pupils must complete the following units:
- Plan, lead and evaluate a sporting activity
- Develop leadership skills
- Lead a fitness session
- Organise and deliver a sports event or competition
- Complete a Learner Evidence Record
In order for your learners to complete their SCQF Level 5 Award in Community Sports Leadership they must complete 25 hours demonstration of leadership.
Progression
Successful candidates may progress to work towards their Level 6 award or work with community groups or future employment opportunities within the sports industry.
Level 6
Level 6 sports leaders looks to develop young people’s confidence, self-esteem and organisation through leading sports sessions for the class and by leading lunch time clubs for younger pupils throughout the school year.
The SCQF Level 6 Award in Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful learners to lead groups of people in sport/activity, under no supervision.
The award is a nationally recognised qualification that helps people develop their leadership skills. In addition to this pupils will gain a number National Governing Body Sports Award’s in a variety of activities to enhance their leadership skills. The course has been developed by Sports Leaders UK and has been designed to foster generic skills, such as organisation, communication and safety, which can be applied to a variety of different sporting activities as well as contributing to the candidate’s personal and social education.
They will learn how to organise and motivate themselves and other people, and improve their communication skills. This can really boost young people’s confidence and help them in work, education and life.
Entry Requirement.
Pupils must be willing to work on their own or as part of team and bring their PE kit every period. No qualifications are required to start the course and there are no exams to sit at the end.
Assessment
It’s a practical qualification where candidates learn through doing, rather than through written work. A candidate’s ability to be a competent leader is assessed by observation rather than written tests. Pupils must complete the following units:
- Plan, lead and evaluate a sporting activity
- Develop leadership skills
- Lead a fitness session
- Organise and deliver a sports event or competition
- Complete a Learner Evidence Record
In order for your learners to complete their SCQF Level 6 Award in Community Sports Leadership they must complete 40 hours demonstration of leadership.
Progression
Successful candidates may progress to work with community groups or future employment opportunities within the sports industry.
