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Higher Sports Leader Award

The Sports Leaders UK Level 3 Award in Higher Sports builds upon the leadership skills and experience gained through the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership.

This course gives students the opportunity to learn new skills, to work with specialist community groups, and is of value to all those who wish to further develop their coaching skills. The course includes 30 hours voluntary leadership experience.

Topics

• Unit 1 Introduction to Higher Sports Leadership
• Unit 2 Sports leadership in the community
• Unit 3 Principles and practice for children in sport*
• Unit 4 Principles and practice for older people in sport*
• Unit 5 Principles and practice for disabled people in sport*
• Unit 6 Understanding fitness and health in sport
• Unit 7 Dealing with first aid and emergency situations in sport
• Unit 8 Demonstration of higher sports leadership skills
• Unit 9 Organising and running a sports event

Where does it lead?

As a nationally recognised qualification it is an excellent stepping stone to Higher/Further education or voluntary or paid work in the sports development, leisure management, teaching and sports coaching sectors.

Why you should study Higher Sports Leader Award?

You should study Higher Sports Leader Award because it...

• provides an excellent starting point to pursue a career in the sports industry.
• is well recognised by future employers in the sports industry.

What skills do I need to be successful in this subject?

The Award develops vital leadership skills such as communication, organisation and motivation, whilst instilling the confidence and desire in people to make a difference within their own communities.

Assessment

Practical assessment by an external assessor at end of the course.  Throughout the course, learning takes place through practical experience as well as some written work, although the emphasis is on practical application.

Enrichment Activities

Visits to special schools and organisations related to the units of work.

Other Information

For each course there is a candidate charge, of £20 for which candidates receive:

• A Sports Leaders Record of Achievement.
• Two year's third party and personal accident insurance.
• A certificate and badge on successful completion of the course.