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Overview
Trains leaders to run sport and fitness activity in community settings, often with limited resources. Covers session leadership, group management, funding and safeguarding.
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Aims of the Course
- Lead safe, engaging community sport sessions
- Manage groups of mixed age and ability
- Plan and resource a community activity programme
- Safeguard participants and manage risk
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Course Structure
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Leadership Foundations
- Role of the community leader
- Communication and motivation
- Planning a session on any budget
- Inclusive leadership
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Session Delivery
- Warm-ups and activity progressions
- Games-based delivery
- Managing large and mixed groups
- Adapting to space and equipment
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Risk and Safeguarding
- Risk assessment for venues
- Safeguarding children and adults
- First aid awareness
- Incident reporting
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Community Programming
- Understanding local need
- Building a weekly timetable
- Engaging inactive groups
- Working with schools and councils
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Funding and Sustainability
- Small grants and fundraising
- Equipment and venue sourcing
- Volunteer recruitment
- Charging and access
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Leadership Project
- Plan a six-week programme
- Deliver with a real group
- Record attendance and feedback
- Report outcomes
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Learning Outcomes
- 01Lead a safe and engaging community session
- 02Complete a venue risk assessment
- 03Design a six-week community programme
- 04Apply safeguarding duties appropriately
- 05Report programme reach and outcomes
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Assessment
- Observed session leadership
- Programme plan and delivery
- Risk and safeguarding assessment
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Entry Requirements
- Open access
- Energy and reliability for group leadership
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Progression and Careers
- Community sports leader
- Activity coordinator
- School sports assistant