Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting

Q. What's the first thing I need to do if I want to deliver the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership?
A. The first thing to do is to purchase the Tutor Resource Pack (TRP). The TRP will give you the information you need in order to make decisions regarding the planning, content and structure of your course. 

Q. How do I get a TRP?
A. Complete the Application Form on the back of the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership leaflet or download a TRP Order Form. 

Q. How much does it cost and what do I get for my money?
A. There is a one off fee for the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership (see fees & charges). For that you will get the TRP, which has everything you need to deliver your course including your registration with us, resources, worksheets and lots of practical ideas, plus 30 learner certificates.

Q. So will you send me the 30 certificates at the start of my course?
A. No. We allocate you 30 certificates at Head Office. You will not be sent any certificates at the start of your course.

Q. How do I get the certificates then?
A. Every time a group of learners complete the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership you simply complete the Certificate Request Form - telling us how many certificates you need - and we will send them to you. Download a Certificate Request Form.

Q. What happens when I have used up all 30 certificates?
A. Additional certificates are available to buy from us in bundles. Download a Certificate Re-order Form.

Q. Do organisations need to be an Approved Assessment Centre (AAC) to deliver the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership?
A. No, there is no need for organisations wishing to deliver the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership to become an AAC. As long as tutors are from an authenticated official organisation e.g. Local Authority, Local Education Authority, Youth Work, Neighbourhood Renewal Unit, HMP/Youth Offending, voluntary organisation etc., and a senior member within the organisation (e.g. head teacher, senior leisure officer or manager) signs the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership Application Form you can simply purchase the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership TRP and start delivering.

Q. Can organisations buy one TRP and use it to deliver in different places?
A. Yes, we envisage this may happen in lots of cases. For example a Sports Development Officer may purchase the resource and deliver it to adults within a variety of different settings across their Local Authority.

Q. Who can tutor the course?
A. The course can be delivered by anyone with a basic knowledge of PE or physical activity - this does not have to be a PE specialist. The tutor will deliver the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership from the TRP activity by activity.

Q. Do tutors have to attend training?
A. No, at present we do not offer any Tutor Training for prospective Tutor/Assessors of this award. We feel that someone with a basic knowledge of PE or physical activity, plus the help from the TRP and support from experienced colleagues should be able to deliver the course with no formal training from us. If you would like to attend one of our Tutor Training days in order to familiarise yourself with the underlying principles and concepts of leadership then you will be more than welcome. Go to Tutor Training dates and information.

Q. What age do learners need to be to do the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership?
A. Learners must be 16 or older on the day that your course starts.

Q. Is there an ideal group size?
A. Sports Leaders UK would suggest that the optimum number of learners on any one course to be 12 to 15.

Q. Do they have to lead younger children?
A. We recommend that if possible learners should be given the opportunity to lead younger (or older) people, however, we understand that this might not always be possible and it is acceptable for learners to complete the course having only led their peers.

Q. How long does the course take to deliver?
A. As the name suggests the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership should be delivered within a day (seven hours). However this may be broken up for example into two afternoon sessions, four twilight blocks, evenings or weekends.

Q. Does the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership have national recognition?
A. The Day Certificate in Sports Leadership is a course that is accredited and certificated nationally by Sports Leaders UK. Your successful learners will receive an official Sports Leaders UK certificate.

Q. So is it a qualification?
A. No, the Day Certificate in Sports Leadership does not sit on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and is therefore not a nationally recognised qualification.