Free Level 3 Sports Leadership Course in Maltby. Classes run full-time during the day at Maltby Academy, over one year. You'll learn to plan and lead physical activities for younger people, peers, older adults, and community groups. The course covers effective communication, organisation, and supervised leadership practice. Learning combines guided study with peer-to-peer and hands-on leadership sessions. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above to enrol. A great route into coaching, community sport, or further study in sport and physical education.
Who this course is for
Students undertaking a qualification in Sports Leadership will learn and demonstrate important life skills such as; effective communication and organisation whilst learning to lead basic physical activities to younger people, their peers, older generations and within the community. The courses involve both guided & peer-to-peer learning and supervised leadership to ensure that learners have all the skills they need to lead basic physical activities to other people.
Entry requirements
4 GCSE's at grade 4+.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills to lead physical activities clearly and confidently.
You'll learn to plan and organise basic sports and physical activity sessions.
You'll practise leading activities for a range of groups, including younger people, peers, and older adults.
You'll build supervised leadership experience in community and educational settings.
You'll learn through peer-to-peer learning, giving and receiving feedback on your leadership.
You'll understand how to adapt activities to suit different participants.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of guided classroom sessions, peer-to-peer learning, and supervised practical leadership. Assessment is based on your ability to plan and deliver physical activity sessions to real groups. You'll be observed leading activities and assessed on your communication, organisation, and leadership skills throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Maltby Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, running sessions for clubs or community groups
Community sports development officer, promoting activity locally
Teaching assistant (PE focus), supporting physical education in schools
Leisure centre instructor, leading group fitness or activity sessions
Level 3 Diploma in Coaching and Developing Sport, for a deeper coaching qualification recognised across sport sectors.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, moving toward professional coaching roles.
A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or Sports Coaching, building on your Level 3 qualification for a career in sport, teaching, or health and fitness.
