Tutor Training Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills are required for potential Tutor Training delegates?
A. Tutors should hold qualifications similar to the following:

• A DCSF recognised Physical Education qualification
• A National Governing Body of Sport Coaching qualification
• A Home Office armed/public service qualification in Sport or Physical Education
• A Sports Development qualification
• A Youth and Community degree/diploma
• A recognised dance teaching qualification

The above qualifications are usually associated with a set of experiences that Sports Leaders UK would expect tutors to have obtained:

• Experience of working with children and adults in a variety of settings including games, play, sport and youth, and community settings.
• Experience of directing individuals or groups towards behaviour change: whether in sport, dance, PE or PSHE, crime diversion, lifestyle choices.
• Experience of assessing and evaluating performance/progress.
• Experience of using different teaching methods to engage individuals with different learning style and different abilities.

Q. Do I have to attend both the Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership and Level 1 Award in Dance Leadership Tutor Training to be able to run both qualifications?
A. No, this is not necessary as the Tutor Training is based on the level of the qualification not the specific award. This means if your centre has one member of staff trained in either of the Level 1 qualifications, the centre has the necessary training to deliver any of the Level 1 courses.