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Subject Group A-Level For 16-19 Year Olds

Sports Leaders - community (CSL)

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Sports Leaders - Community (CSL)

COURSE oVERVIEW


This is open to all BTEC Sport and BTEC Sports Science students in Year 1 (Lower Sixth) as an additional qualification. This is our entry level Sports Leaders Award where students will be introduced to the five key skills of a successful Sports Leaders. 

EXAMINATION BOARD: LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOUNDATION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Must be studying BTEC Sport or BTEC Sport and Exercise Science

Why study Subject at Blackpool Sixth?

Our Sports Leadership Academy is a Leadership Skills Foundation, Centre Of Excellence. It's a great opportunity to develop the leadership and employability skills of Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Self Management and Self Belief. You will do this within college and out in the community.

How will I be taught?

The course will take you on a journey to gain employability skills that will improve your:

  • Ability to communicate with others
  • Self esteem and confidence in your own ability
  • Ability to work with others as part of a team
  • Skills needed to manage your own work and personal development
  • Ability to identify problems and what to do to problem solve
  • Ability to adapt your skills to meet the needs of the environment

The course content will be a mixture of written work, practical leadership within college and supporting Active Blackpool in their delivery of primary and secondary school events in the community.

Teacher expertise

Students will meet with our Sports Leaders UK qualified tutor once a week. 

We’re proud to announce that Blackpool Sixth has once again been accredited as a Leadership Skills Foundation Centre of Excellence for 2025/26!

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What skills will I develop?

  • Communication
  • Self-Belief
  • Self-Management
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving

Where does it lead?

Students studying BTEC Sport or BTEC Sports and Exercise Science course who are considering a career in leadership, teaching or coaching. 

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