Level 3 Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership

The Level 3 Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful candidates to lead un-supervised 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 and the Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership.

The qualification teaches generic leadership skills such as organisation, planning, communication and teamwork through the medium of sport. It is a fun and practical qualification, with the only entrance requirement being that candidates should have successfully completed the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership or the Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership; however there are no final examinations to sit.

                            •Age: 16+ (candidates must be 18 years of age on completion)

                            •Guided Learning Hours: 107 hours (including 30 hours demonstration of leadership)

The Level 3 Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership consists of eight units of work, of which seven must be completed:

1 Developing leadership skills (3 hours)

2 Provision of sport within the community (34 hours)

3 Lead sessions designed to improve fitness (10 hours)

4 Organise and lead a sports event or competition (10 hours)

5 Legal and ethical responsibilities when working with others (6 hours)

6 Lead sport/activity sessions for children* (22 hours)

7 Lead sport/activity sessions for older people* (22 hours)

8 Lead sport/activity sessions for disabled people* (22 hours)

*Two units out of the three must be chosen. 

The qualification will take approximately 107 guided learning hours. However, various factors such as the candidate/tutor ratio, the number of candidates, the experience levels of the candidates and the compulsory requirement for a valid and current First Aid certificate will influence the time allocated to the delivery of any given course

In order for your candidates to complete their Level 3 Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership they must complete 30 hours demonstration of leadership within the community. The candidates must complete a minimum of ten hours demonstration of leadership within three of the following units of work:

•Unit 2 - Provision of sport within the community (mandatory unit)

•Unit 6 - Lead sport/activity sessions for children (optional unit)

•Unit 7 - Lead sport/activity sessions for older people (optional unit)

•Unit 8 - Lead sport/activity sessions for disabled people (optional unit)