Compulsory National Governing Body Award

In order for your learners to complete their Level 3 Certificate in Higher Sports Leadership they must gain a National Governing Body award as a compulsory requirement of the qualification.

The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) recognises this compulsory requirement as 'Entry Requirements', although the name is misleading; Sports Leaders UK require this component to be completed before certification, not before learners start the course. Your learners may choose from a variety of National Governing Body awards, however what they choose must be current and valid.

Current: Some awards have an expiry date. In order for a National Governing Body award to be recognised, it must still be in date when the Learner Certification Form is returned to Sports Leaders UK.

Valid: There are a number of different National Governing Body awards on the open market. Sports Leaders UK do not mind which award your learners choose to do, just as long as it is an assessed award or qualification.

What is accepted as an National Governing Body award?

Sports Leaders UK will accept an award or qualification that is assessed in any of the sports recognised by the Home Countries Sports Councils. A list of these can be found at Sport England - Which sports do we recognise?

Please Note: Sports Leaders UK recognises the awards from the sports, so if a recognised National Governing Body is not present, a body that delivers the sports courses will be accepted as long as the sport itself is recognised.

As a Tutor/Assessor you will need to bear this in mind when planning this part of your course.