The Access to Sports Project
Youth Sports Leadership Programme
May 2013 – August 2013
Want to become a qualified youth Sports Coach or a Sports Leader?
Are you interested in becoming a qualified sports coach, referee or adding more qualifications
to your national record of achievement? Do you want to improve on your sporting skills? If so,
The Access to Sports Project is running a comprehensive junior sports leadership programme
between January 2013 and August 2013. The courses will provide young people with the
opportunity to obtain nationally recognized, accredited sports coaching qualifications within the
sport and leisure industry.
The courses are free of charge for those who are 13 – 18 years old living in hackney or Islington.
For more information or register onto a course please call 0207 686 8812 or e-mail
coach.education@aquaterra.org
YOUTH SPORTS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
Level 1 Award in Dance Leadership
The Level 1 Award in Dance Leadership is a nationally recognized qualification that enables
successful learners to lead small groups in simple dance activities, whilst under the direct
supervision of their Tutor/Assessor or other suitably qualified adult.
The qualification teaches generic leadership skills such as organization, planning,
communication and teamwork through the medium of dance. It is a fun and practical
qualification with no entrance requirements or final examinations to sit.
Dates: Tuesday 28 May – Saturday 1 June 2013
Times: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Sobell Leisure Centre, Hornsey Road, N7 7NY
Basketball Activators (Leaders) Award
With the increase in participation in Basketball there is a need for more leaders to encourage
and enthuse beginners. To train specialist Basketball Leaders, England Basketball has established
this Award for those with a limited knowledge of the game of Basketball but who have the
desire and enthusiasm to play a role in the development of the sport.
The Award is a non-examination award and gaining the Award is conditional upon satisfactory
attendance at an approved course of instruction.
Dates: Tuesday 28 May – Friday 31 May 2013
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Location: Finsbury Park (Athletics Track)
Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership
The Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership provides the ideal starting point for learners aged 13
years and over who wish to develop their leadership skills, whilst under the direct supervision of
their Tutor/Assessor or other suitably qualified adult.
The syllabus is designed to develop generic leadership skills that can be applied to a variety of
sports and/or recreational situations as well as contributing to the personal development of the
learner. The Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership is a practical qualification in which learners must
demonstrate their ability to lead others in simple sport/activity.
Dates: Tuesday 28 May - Friday 31 May 2013
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Finsbury Park (Athletics Track)
Young Netball Organiser Award
The aim of this 6 hour course is to offer young people aged 14 - 18 years the opportunity to take
the first step on the coaching, officiating or administration Netball ladder. It prepares them to
organise safe, enjoyable and purposeful Netball sessions for 7 - 11 year olds, under the
supervision of a teacher or coach.
Dates: Wednesday 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2013
Time: 4.30pm – 6pm
Location: The Petchey Academy, Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, E8 2EY
Sports Leaders UK - Level 2 Award in
Community Sports Leadership
This intensive one week course is open to anyone over 16 years of age who is interested in
working with children and young people in a community sports environment. You will develop
the skills needed to become a Sports Leader through practical, enjoyable sessions and will cover
various modules including organisational skills, planning sessions, basic exercise physiology,
organising events and competitions
Dates: Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August 2013
Times: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Finsbury Park Athletics Track, N4
Sports Leaders UK - Level 2 Award in
Dance Leadership
The Level 2 Award in Dance Leadership provides the ideal starting point for learners who are
aged 16 years and over and who wish to develop their dance leadership skills. The aim of this
qualification is to give the leaders a breadth of knowledge to be able to be an effective leader.
The qualification aims to teach them about the skills and abilities required to be a leader. The
learner will not be assessed on their ability to perform; therefore technical aptitude of the
learner is not paramount to the completion of the qualification.
Date: Mon 22 July – Fri 26 July
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: Islington Arts & Media School, Turle Road, N4 3LS