Free Level 3 Sports Leadership Course in Hertford. Classes run at Richard Hale School, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and is designed for learners studying at Level 3 who want to develop their leadership skills in a sports context. You'll learn how to plan, develop, and deliver sports and physical activity sessions, building practical leadership experience alongside the theory. Entry requires an average points score of 4.0 across your best eight full-course GCSEs, plus English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 or above.
Who this course is for
Students studying level 3 qualifications who wish to develop their leadership skills in a sports context
Entry requirements
Average Points Score of 4.0 in best 8 Full Course GCSEs in addition to English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 or more.
What you will learn
You'll plan and organise sports and physical activity sessions for others.
You'll develop practical leadership skills through hands-on delivery experience.
You'll learn how to support participants' physical and mental wellbeing through sport.
You'll build skills in communication, organisation, and decision-making in a sports setting.
You'll apply theory to real leadership situations as part of the programme.
You'll learn how to engage and motivate groups during physical activity.
How you will learn
The course blends classroom-based theory with practical experience. You'll develop your leadership knowledge through taught sessions and then put it into practice by planning and delivering sports activities. Assessment draws on both your theoretical understanding and your practical performance as a sports leader.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richard Hale School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, supporting participants in community or school settings
PE teaching assistant, helping deliver physical education in schools
Community sports coordinator, organising local sports programmes and events
Sports development officer, promoting participation at grassroots level
Leisure centre instructor, leading group activities and sessions
Youth worker, using sport to engage and support young people
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching or Sports Development, for those moving into more specialist coaching or development roles.
A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or Sports Coaching, building on your Level 3 foundation.
PGCE or School Direct route into PE teaching, if you want to teach physical education in schools.
NVQ or Diploma in Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being, for a work-based route into the leisure sector.
