Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting

Q. What age do people need to be to start the Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership?
A. Learners must be 14 or older on the day that the course starts.

Q. Is there an upper age limit?
A. No, there is no upper age limit. In some instances a learner who is 16+ will do the Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership rather than the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership because it fits more easily into the set up of the organisation.

Q. Is there an ideal group size?
A. The ideal number of learners to have on your course will vary depending on the type of learner you work with and the type of course you run. However, it is worth bearing in mind that the larger the numbers, the longer it may take to see everyone lead.

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 and pass the course having only led their peers.

Q. How long does the course take to deliver?
A. This qualification has 48 guided learning hours (including 10 hours demonstration of leadership). However, the time it takes will depend on a range of factors including the previous experience of your learners (and their general enthusiasm and attitude towards the course!), learner numbers, delivery methods and external links. Go to guided learning hours for the units of this qualification.

Q. Tell me more about the 10 hours demonstration of leadership?
A. Every learner must complete 10 hours demonstration of leadership. This demonstration of leadership must take place at the end of the course, after all the taught aspects have been delivered. The 10 hours demonstration of leadership can happen within the Approved Assessment Centre, or within the immediate community (for example, a feeder primary school). Learners must only lead whilst under the direct supervision of their Tutor/Assessor or another responsible adult. Responsibility for the supervision of your learners may be handed to other appropriately qualified and responsible people (for example, the primary school teacher of the children being led), but only with their full understanding of the roles, responsibilities and expectations of your learners. For full details about this part of the course, please refer to Unit 1 within the Qualifications That Change Lives CD-ROM Tutor Resource.

Q. My course involves going away from the Approved Assessment Centre(s). Do Sports Leaders UK provide insurance cover?
A. No insurance cover is required for the Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership.

Q. I have learners who have already completed the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership. Some of the units are the same for both qualifications, is there any way they can achieve the Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership without having to repeat learning?
A. Yes. Sports Leaders UK has developed a bridging package that will allow Level 2 Community Sports Leaders to work towards the Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership without repeat learning. Read more about the bridging package.