Sports Leaders UK Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership
Qualification summary
The prime aim of the qualification is to prepare responsible, motivated and confident people who can independently lead safe, purposeful and enjoyable sporting and recreational activities for small groups. This may provide a starting point for adults and people that have already been involved in elements of leadership to gain a recognised qualification. The qualification also requires candidates to gain practical leadership experience by working with other groups in their community that can develop and encourage opportunities for part-time and regular volunteering that supports Sports Leaders UK's philosophy and core values.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
To provide a progressive pathway for candidates that have achieved the Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership. This qualification is also a pre-requisite for three Sports Leaders UK qualifications namely Level 3 Award in Higher Sports Leadership, Level 3 Certificate in Community Sports Work and Level 3 Award in Managing Community Sport.
The level 2 syllabus for the Award in Community Sports Leadership has been aligned to the Level 2 coaching certificates and developments for the UKCC (UK Coaching Certificate) through guidance from SkillsActive and the Professional Development Board (see PDB Paper attached to this application). The Award has been mapped to the level 2 activity leadership national occupational standards.
Leisure Centre Assistant
Sports Development Officer
Youth and Community Worker
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08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism
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08.1
Sport, Leisure and Recreation
Each candidate will be observed by an Independent Witness that will observe them leading a practical activity for small group of people. In most cases this will be the supervisor of the placement where the candidates are achieving their 10 hours of leadership experience. The Independent Witness is completely seperate to the centre and has no involvement in the delivery, assessment or verification of the qualification. The Independent Witness will sign the candidate's Log Books to verify that they have met the required level of achievment for the qualification. See attached document on the role of the Independent Witness. (see attached document)
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L/500/5320 - Contribute to organising and delivering a sports activity session
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A/500/5328 - Establish and maintain a safe sporting activity
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F/500/5329 - Understand the structure of sport and recreation at local, regional and national levels
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T/500/5330 - Understand and lead fitness sessions
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A/500/5331 - Demonstrate principles and practice in running sporting events and competitions
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J/500/5333 - Demonstrate principles and practice in adapting sports activities
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L/500/5334 - Plan a series of appropriate sporting activities
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R/500/5335 - Demonstrate leadership skills in the community