BTEC (Level 2 & 3)
Sports Leader Award
Sport Leadership is the study of teamwork, motivation and the skills needed to inspire others through sport and physical activity.
Gain the skills and experience to guide and inspire others, learning how effective leadership can build teamwork, confidence and success in any sporting environment.
You arrive as you are, and you’re celebrated for it. You leave ready to take on the world.
— Sixth Form student
Why Choose Sports at St Paul’s?
Our Sport Leadership programme combines expert guidance with a supportive and encouraging environment where every student can succeed.
- Learn through experience by leading activities and working directly with groups in practical settings.
- Develop key leadership skills such as communication, organisation and teamwork that go beyond the world of sport.
- Gain confidence and independence as you plan, deliver and evaluate sessions designed to motivate others.
- Work with dedicated staff who bring real insight and enthusiasm to every lesson.
- Build a strong foundation for the future, preparing for careers or further study in coaching, teaching, fitness, and community leadership.
Where Sports Can Take You
Students who complete the Sport Leadership Award often move on to further study in sport, coaching, or physical education. Others take up roles in community sport, fitness instruction or youth leadership, using their communication and organisational skills to inspire participation and wellbeing.
I thought about leaving, but I realised no one else would care about me the way St Paul’s does. Here, I’m not starting over, I’m moving forward.
— Student Name
What You’ll Study
Throughout the course, you’ll gain a strong mix of practical experience and leadership knowledge across a variety of sporting contexts.
- Contribute to Organising and Delivering a Sports Activity Lesson – Gain practical experience in planning and leading sports sessions that engage and motivate participants.
- Establish and Maintain a Safe Sporting Activity – Learn how to create and manage safe environments where everyone can enjoy sport with confidence.
- Understand the Structure of Sport and Recreation – Explore how sport is organised locally, regionally and nationally, and how different organisations work together to promote participation.
- Understand and Lead Fitness Sessions – Develop the knowledge and skills to plan and deliver effective fitness activities for a range of abilities.
- Demonstrate Principles and Practice in Running Sporting Events and Competitions – Take responsibility for organising and managing events that bring people together through sport.
- Demonstrate Principles and Practice in Adapting Sports Activities – Learn how to modify sessions to make sport inclusive and accessible for all participants.
- Plan a Series of Appropriate Sporting Events – Build confidence in event planning by designing and coordinating a range of sporting experiences.
- Demonstrate Leadership Skills in the Community – Put your leadership into action by working within the community to promote participation and teamwork through sport.
You arrive as you are, and you’re celebrated for it. You leave ready to take on the world.
— Sixth Form student
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Sports Leader Award Exam Results
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Entry Requirements
This course does not have additional entry requirements beyond our standard entry requirements.
These requirements are in place to help set you up for success and make sure you have the right foundation to enjoy the challenge of Sixth Form study.
I thought about leaving, but I realised no one else would care about me the way St Paul’s does. Here, I’m not starting over, I’m moving forward.
— Student Name
Hear From Our Students
Maths at St Paul’s really boosted my confidence. The teachers never let you struggle alone, they always explained things in different ways until it clicked. Because of that support, I achieved more than I thought I could and now I’m planning to study Engineering at university. It’s opened so many doors for me.
In lower school the larger class size made me rarely feel like I was fully challenged to improve my mathematical abilities. However, the small classes at A-Level in St Paul’s has boosted my confidence a lot, as the teachers get to know you well and are always there to support you. Maths is also a great asset to have for university applications.
Maths is an awesome subject. I enjoy the challenging aspect of problem solving and greatly appreciate the support that the Maths department at St Paul’s is always happy and ready to give.
Mr T Cheesmur
ACTING SUBJECT LEADER FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Thank you for your interest in the Sport Leadership Award. At St Paul’s, we’re proud to offer a programme that develops confidence, teamwork and the ability to inspire others through physical activity.
I would be really happy to answer any questions you may have about Sports Leader Award; please do not hesitate to contact me.
Send me a message
We’d love to hear from you, whether you want to talk about subject choices, entry requirements, or your future career ideas.
Are you ready to lead others, build confidence, and make a difference through sport?
Begin your Sport Leadership journey at St Paul’s.
Whatever course you choose, you’ll be joining a community where every student is known and loved. Our mission is not just to help you succeed academically, but to help you grow as a person, supported and celebrated every step of the way.
Sports Leader AwardCourse Content
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Unit 1: Contribute to organising and delivering a sports activity lesson.
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Unit 2: Establish and maintain a safe sporting activity
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Unit 3: Understand the structure of sport and recreation at local, regional and national level
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Unit 4: Understand and lead fitness sessions
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Unit 5: Demonstrate principles and practice in running sporting events and competitions
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Unit 6: Demonstrate principles and practice in adapting sports activities
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Unit 7: Plan a series of appropriate sporting events
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Unit 8: Demonstrate leadership skills in the community
