Free Level 3 Sports Leadership Course in Walsall. Classes run full-time during the day at Queen Mary's Grammar School. Over one year, you'll develop the skills and qualities needed to lead others in sport and community settings. You'll learn how to plan and deliver sessions, motivate participants, and take responsibility for groups. This free sports leadership course builds practical leadership experience alongside underpinning knowledge.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Sports Leadership Course teaches young people the skills and qualities required to successfully lead their peers and others in the community.
What you will learn
You'll develop the skills to plan and lead sport and physical activity sessions.
You'll learn how to motivate and support participants of different abilities.
You'll practise communication and organisational skills in a leadership context.
You'll understand the responsibilities of a sports leader, including safety and inclusion.
You'll build experience working with peers and community groups.
You'll reflect on your own leadership style and identify areas for improvement.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and through practical leadership sessions. You'll be assessed on your ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate sport and physical activity sessions. Assessment methods typically include observed practical performance, written tasks, and reflective work. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Queen Mary's Grammar School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Community sports coach, planning and delivering local activity sessions
School sports assistant, supporting PE staff and after-school clubs
Leisure centre instructor, leading group fitness or sport sessions
Youth worker, using sport to engage young people in the community
Sports development officer, promoting participation at grassroots level
Holiday activity programme leader, running sport and play sessions
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Sporting Excellence, for those pursuing performance pathways
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching (sport-specific), to qualify as a recognised coach in a particular sport
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, if you want to teach or train others in a formal setting
Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Development, for a deeper academic route into the sector
