Free Level 3 Sports Leadership Course in Littlehampton. Classes run full-time during the day at The Littlehampton Academy. This free sports leadership course builds on the Community Sports Leaders Award, developing your ability to lead unsupervised groups in sport and recreational activities. You'll strengthen practical skills in organisation, planning, communication and teamwork through sport. The course runs over 18 months. To join, you should have completed the Community Sports Leaders Award. BTEC Sport experience is an advantage but not required.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful learners to lead unsupervised groups of people in sport and recreational activities. This qualification builds upon the skills and experience gained through the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership.
The qualification teaches generic leadership and life skills such as organisation, planning, communication and teamwork through the medium of sport. It is a fun and practical qualification, with no entrance requirements or final examinations to sit.
Entry requirements
Candidates should have completed the Community Sports Leaders Award. Studying BTEC Sport is an advantage although is not essential.
What you will learn
You'll develop leadership skills to plan and run sport and recreational sessions.
You'll practise organising groups and managing activities safely without supervision.
You'll build communication skills through practical, sport-based tasks.
You'll work on teamwork and problem-solving in a sporting context.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver sessions for different groups of people.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and on the sports floor. Assessment is activity-based, with you planning and leading sessions as evidence of your skills. You'll also complete written tasks covering leadership principles, organisation and communication.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Littlehampton Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports leader, running community sport and recreation sessions
Community sports coach, supporting local clubs and groups
Sports development officer, growing participation in sport
PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
Leisure centre instructor, delivering activity programmes
Youth worker, using sport to engage young people
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Coaching (sport-specific) - deepen your coaching skills in a particular sport or activity.
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Coaching - move into higher-level coaching and leadership roles.
BTEC Level 3 in Sport - broaden your knowledge of sport science and performance if you want to progress into higher education.
A degree in Sport Development or Physical Education - for those looking to work in sport management or teaching long-term.
