Level 3 Sports Leadership Course in Isleworth for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySPORTLUK

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

About this course

Free Level 3 Sports Leadership Course in Isleworth. Classes run full-time at Isleworth and Syon School for Boys. This is a one-year daytime course covering the skills and knowledge needed to plan, lead, and evaluate sports sessions. You'll develop your ability to organise activities, motivate participants, and take responsibility in a sporting environment. The course is open to students in Year 10 and Year 11.

Who this course is for

Students in Year10 & Year11

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and deliver sports sessions for different groups.
  • You'll develop skills to lead warm-ups, activities, and cool-downs safely.
  • You'll learn how to motivate and communicate with participants.
  • You'll evaluate your own performance as a sports leader.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and safeguarding responsibilities in sport.
  • You'll build experience organising sporting events and activities.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom and through practical sports leadership sessions. You'll be assessed on your ability to plan and deliver sessions, with observation of your leadership in action. Written tasks and reflective work also form part of the assessment. Your teacher will observe and record your performance across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Isleworth and Syon School for Boys will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, leading sessions in clubs or leisure centres
  • Community sports activator, encouraging participation in local sport
  • PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
  • Fitness instructor, once you hold additional fitness qualifications
  • Youth worker, using sport to engage young people
  • Sports development officer, working with clubs and local authorities

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Sporting Excellence, for those pursuing performance in a specific sport.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Coaching, to develop formal coaching skills recognised by national governing bodies.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Sports Coaching, for those moving into senior or specialist coaching roles.
  • A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or Sports Coaching, building on your Level 3 sports leadership qualification.

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