SPORTS LEADER SCQF Level 5 Senior Phase Course

SPORTS LEADER SCQF Level 5 Senior Phase Course

UNITS 1: Developing Leadership Skills 2: Plan, Lead and evaluate a sports/physical activity sessions 3: Assist in planning and leading a sports/physical activity event 4: Lead activities which promote a health lifestyle Choose either 5: Lead sport/physical activity sessions in S. M. A Or/Both 6: Lead sport/physical activity sessions in the community

Assessment Ø On going assessment within class, classes invited down at times- 3 activities Ø Lead 1 fitness lesson to peers Ø 10 leadership hours out with the curriculum periods (signed) at school or community clubs Ø LER booklets complete and class worksheets Ø Be able to lead with assistance and demonstrate SMA and SL values

SCQF Level 5 Leadership Expectations Ø Plan, lead and evaluate minimum of 3 different activities. Ø 10 hours of additional leadership volunteering. Ø Within SMA at lunch time/after school or local primaries or own club/contact. Ø E. g Dance, basketball, football, badminton, gymnastics, tennis. Ø Run an S 1 Reward competition/event

POSSIBLE SPORTS LEADER OPPORTUNITIES/ QUALIFICATIONS: Sports Leader SCQF Level 5 Qualification in Sports Leadership- 10 hours leadership Sports Leader SCQF Level 5 Qualification in Community Sports leadership- 10 hours leadership Saltire Award National Governing Body Awards such as Basketball/SFA? Positive Coaching Scotland Qualifications through Active Schools: Tennis training and festivals?

BENEFITS OF SPORTS LEADERSHIP PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Increases: confidence, self-esteem and self-management. OBTAINING ‘LIFE’ SKILLS Skills and experiences that can be transferred in to a variety of situations COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Many sports leaders can get involved in their local community through sports clubs and youth groups. FURTHER TRAINING Many Sports leaders go on to further training and to gain further qualifications A NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION now SQA approved= A stepping-stone to future employment or further qualifications.

GROUND RULES Always bring your P. E kit!! Excellent behaviour at all times, particularly as we are now senior pupils. As Sports leaders respect to staff, fellow leaders and younger pupils is vital. Carry On and Bad Language will not be tolerated. External tutors, coaches and assessors must see your best work and behaviour. Remember you are representing the school and yourselves!!! HOMEWORK You may have to plan lessons at home and you may also have to occasionally complete some home research/investigations.

GOOD SPORTS LEADERS Ø Can you think of someone who is a good leader? Whether it be a sports coach, politician, religious leader or not a famous person at all? Ø What qualities make these leaders good? Think of 2 or 3 reasons.

SPORTS LEADER CONTRACT Ø In your groups can you think what makes a good sports leader? And a not so good sports leader? Ø Complete worksheet D 1. Ø The group’s thoughts will help create our Sports Leader group Contract.