Benefits

Here are just a few of the many benefits of a Sports Leaders UK award or qualification:

For the candidate:

• A fun and practical course that focuses on leading rather than technical ability.
• Potential stepping stone into employment, further education or training.
• A good foundation to progress onto other Sports Leaders UK awards or qualifications, and/or a National Governing Body award.
• Develops generic leadership skills that will be vital in other areas of life.
• Allows those who are not sports superstars to take a full and active role in sport and physical activity.
• Increased self-confidence that comes through taking responsibility for own and others learning and enjoyment.

For the organisation:

• A nationally recognised qualification which compliments the delivery of other programmes of study such as Key Stage 4 National Curriculum in Physical Education, 'A' Level PE, BTEC in Sport and Recreation.
• Complements other Government agendas such as 'Every Child Matters', 'PESSYP', Healthy Schools etc.
• Provides training for volunteers who can lead sport and recreation activities within lunchtime and after school clubs, sports festivals and tournaments, holiday schemes, community sports events.
• Creates an army of experienced and enthusiastic volunteers to help within your organisation.
• Improves behaviour through increased self-confidence and self-worth.
• Gives candidates the opportunity to take responsibility, creating young people who are able to act in a mature and responsible way.
• Increased understanding and empathy with others helps to create a supportive and co-operative atmosphere.

For the community:

• Provides trained volunteers who can assist with the delivery of sport and recreation initiatives within their community.
• Increases the awareness of sport and recreation within the community.
• Provides training for young people: keeping them engaged, increasing their responsibility and developing their confidence and self-esteem.
• Improved relationships between community groups, schools and other local organisations.
• Provides a stepping stone on the pathway to lifelong volunteering.