Pupil Booklet

Name: _________________________________

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Introduction to the Course

Level 1 Sports Leaders Award

What is the award?

This award is a nationally recognised award that helps to develop your leadershipskills and enable you to work with younger children, either inside school or outside.It is mainly a practical course but there will be some written work as well.

Unit titles

There are 7 units that you will need to complete during the course. Most of thecourse will be practical but you will also need to complete some worksheets as proofthat you have completed the units. The units are as follows:

1: Plan, lead and review a Sport/Activity2: Developing Leadership Skills3: Lead activities that promote a healthy lifestyle4: Fair Play in Sport5: The role of the sports official6: Opportunities in Sport and Recreation7: Demonstration of leadership skills in sport

You will be assessed in each of the above units and also the following values:

Attitude Reliability EnthusiasmConfidence Responsibility EffortCommitment Maturity InitiativeTolerance Respect Self Control

Assessment will be done through observation by teacher, questioning by teacher,peer assessment, participant feedback and performance.

You will also need to complete a Log Book provided by Sports Leaders UK.

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Team Building

Some of these activities will be done in your lessons and you can useothers for ideas when planning your own sessions.

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Alphabet BenchPupils have to get into alphabetical order without getting off the bench. This time use birth months and they are not allowed to talk. Finally only one person is allowed to talk and they must get in order of house numbers.

Circle In a circle of 6 hold hands. Have to turn the group so that their backs are together.

Human Knot Stand in a circle, hold hands with people that are not standing next to you. Untangle your knot without letting go of hands.

Hoop Stand in a circle holding hands. Place a hoop between 2 hands and move the hoop round the whole circle.

String on Wrists Tie string to the wrist of one pupil, then tie another piece to the wrist of another pupil up through the other pupil’s arms and then tie to wrist. Pupils must untangle themselves!

PlanksMove across a room together.

Trust In pairs one person must catch the other as they fall backwards. Can also be done in 3’s.

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Worksheet 1

Hope & Concerns

Make a list of things that you Hopes will happen as the course progresses, for example ‘improve my confidence’. Then make a list of the things that Concerns you about the course, for example ‘not feeling confident enough to lead a group’.

Hopes Concerns

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Worksheet 2

What makes an Effective Sports Leader?

Work in pairs and discuss the qualities a sports leader should have and the attributes you would not like to see in a sports leader.

Everyone should complete their own sheet, then we will come together as a group and discuss the ideas we have come up with.

Please make sure that you have completed the table below as it will help you throughout the course.

Should Be Should Not Be

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Worksheet 3

Leadership quiz – (Please Tick)

What skills do leaders need? List the 5 most important

1.2.3.4.5.

2. Why is sport/physical activity good for you?a. It makes you more popularb. You can earn money from itc. You can stay healthyd. You might end up famous

3. You have been asked to run a football session at the local youth centre, which ofthese questions is the most important?

a. How much money am I getting?b. Who am I working with, and what will I do?c. How long is the session?d. What time does it finish?

4. Which of the following factors could be dangerous if you were running a sporting session?session in a sports hall?

a. The floor is still wet after the cleaner has been inb. The children are late for the sessionc. The equipment has been left out from the last sessiond. The children are bored

5. You are leading a game of tag rugby, you are in charge and have 2 helpers with you. Before you start your session a few jobs come up that need doing. Do you…

a. Let the helpers do it themselvesb. Do it all yourselfc. Do it laterd. Give some jobs away and do some yourself

6. You have planned a session for 15 local school children. On the day 30 turn up!!What do you do?

a. Don’t change anythingb. Send 15 children back to schoolc. Include the first 15, while 15 sit out, then swap overd. Adapt your plan so all 30 can take part

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7. You are running a hockey practice outside on a windy day. As the leader, which ofthese factors is most important to you?

a. Having bright clothing onb. Being able to project your voicec. Being a good fun leaderd. Having lots of equipment

8. For a sport/physical activity session to be a success, how much planning and organisation is necessary?

a. None, its just games isn’t itb. A bit, as long as you know where and when the session is going to

take placec. Lots – you need to plan all sorts of things to run a good sessiond. Sport doesn’t need organising

9. Whilst coaching a group some basketball skills, one member of the group doesn’twant to join in. Do you …..

a. Ignore themb. Try to include themc. Laugh at themd. Tell them off for not joining in

10. You are coaching a group for football skills. Which place would you stand whilsttalking to the group.

a. Facing the sunb. With the sun behind youc. Amongst the pupilsd. It doesn’t matter

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Unit 1 - Plan, Lead and Review a Sport/Activity

Worksheet 4

What information is required to plan a sporting activity?

As a group your tutor will discuss and demonstrate what information a sports leader requires prior to planning a sporting activity.

Working in pairs, complete box A below detailing what information you believe to be necessary when planning a sporting session.

Furthermore consider how you would obtain such information and complete box B with your suggestions.

A

B

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Worksheet 5

Observation Task

The group will be divided into two. One group will participate in a short teacher led activity while the other half will observe and make simple notes on the organisation and pattern of the session.

You will work in pairs, and swap tasks. At the end of the session the whole group will come together.

Read the headings below before the session so that you know what you are looking for, then write in your observations.

1. What do you notice about the workplace at the start of the session?

2. How did the session start? Warm Up?

3. Did the leader give clear verbal communications?

4. Did the leader demonstrate any activities or use others to demonstrate?

5. Did the leader organise teams and groups efficiently?

6. How did the session finish? Cool Down?

7. Was there an order/pattern of events?

8. Did the participants enjoy the session?

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9. What planning do you think took place before the activity?

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Worksheet 6

Lesson Plan 1

Work in pairs and plan a warm up session for half of the Sports Leader Group (10). You should be prepared to lead this session at some stage over the next couple of weeks. The session should last for about 15 minutes.

Name:  Area:    Numbers:  Age:  Primary 1 Pupils  Session Aim:      

Activity Time Organisation EquipmentPulse Raiser             

        

            Dynamic/Static Exercises             

               

     Activity Specific Activity                    

        

     Cool Down

Use the following Lesson Plan to organise your session.

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Worksheet 7

Self Evaluation 1

SELF EVALUATION Needs work

Not Bad Good Excellent

My planning before the session was 1 2 3 4My organisation during the session was 1 2 3 4Effectiveness of the warm up was 1 2 3 4My communication was 1 2 3 4My timing was 1 2 3 4My relationship with participants was 1 2 3 4Keeping participants interested was 1 2 3 4Making sure participants had fun was 1 2 3 4My use of equipment was 1 2 3 4My ending the session was 1 2 3 4

The parts that I enjoyed most were?

My strengths were?

My areas for development are?

Next time I will make sure I………………….

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Worksheet 8

Communication

When communicating with people of all ages it is essential that a sports leader is able to convey information and ensure that the audience understands.

Communication is essential to ensure that all participants are safe and have the opportunity to succeed.

From observing your tutor and from participating in a communication task, list below ways in which a sports leader can communicate.

1) _____________________________________

2) _____________________________________

3) _____________________________________

4) _____________________________________

5) _____________________________________

6) _____________________________________

From your participation in the task what method of communication do you feel that you are strong at and what method would you like to develop.

Strong At Would Like to Develop

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Worksheet 9

Lesson Plan 2

Working as an individual, research, plan and prepare a lesson to deliver to your peer group. The activity should last for 15 minutes and should contain an appropriate warm up and fun game targeted at primary aged children followed by a cool down. As part of your lesson, you should consider how you organise the group as well as how you communicate to the group.

Name:  Area:      Time: 15 minutes  Numbers: Age: Primary 5  

Session Aim:  Activity Time Organisation Equipment

Warm Up                    

   Main Activity                                          

   Cool Down

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Worksheet 10

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Peer Assessment Sheet

Sports Leader: _____________________________

Evaluator: _____________________________

Date: _____________________________

Did the sports leader prepare a detailed lesson plan?

Was the area safe and tidy?

Was the equipment organised?

What methods of communication were used?

Did the leader give clear verbal instructions?

Did the leader demonstrate any activities?

Did the leader organise teams quickly and efficiently?

Did the participants enjoy the session?

Discussion with sport leader

1. Ask the sports leader what they thought of the session.

2. Give the sports leader 2 positive points about their session.

3. Give the leader 2 aspects which might be done differently or improved next time.

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Self Evaluation 2

SELF EVALUATION Needs work

Not Bad Good Excellent

My planning before the session was 1 2 3 4My organisation during the session was 1 2 3 4My communication to start activities was 1 2 3 4My communication during activities was 1 2 3 4The flow from one activity to the next was 1 2 3 4The time I spent on each activity was 1 2 3 4My relationship with participants was 1 2 3 4Keeping participants interested was 1 2 3 4Making sure participants had fun was 1 2 3 4My use of equipment was 1 2 3 4The conclusion of my session was 1 2 3 4

The parts that I enjoyed most were?

My strengths were?

My areas for development are?

Next time I will make sure I………………….

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Worksheet 12

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Adapting Activities

From leading your previous 2 sessions you will have noticed that the ability and age levels that the sessions were aimed are different. This would be reflected in both your planning and delivery of your sessions.

Using the grid below, consider what changes you may have to put in place to ensure that the activity is appropriate to the age group and ability that you are working with.

EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS: Safety of equipment Suitability of equipment   Appropriate amount of equipment   Storage during equipment activities  

SPACE CONSIDERATIONS How much space you need   If the space is too large   If the space is too small  

SCENARIOS 5-a-side Football for 60 8 year old boys   Badminton for 8 16 year old girls on 1 court   Basketball tournament for 5 teams of 3 on a small court. The age group is 11 and the teams are mixed sex  

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Unit 2 - Developing leadership skills

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Worksheet 13

Skills and Qualities of an Effective Sports Leader

By reflecting on unit 1 and what you have learned so far, what are the important skills and qualities a sports leader should have?

Using the ideas raise in Worksheet 2, let’s decide between us what skills and qualities are most important in sports leader. Your tutor will help you.

Skills Qualities

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Information Sheet 4

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Motivating pupils and managing difficult behaviour

• Always stay positive, calm and sensitive

• Keep pupils engaged in their work

• Get pupils on your side!

• Remove the problem – if pupils are always bouncing a ball when you are talking then take the ball away from them

• Give pupils responsibility

• Set targets for pupils but make them realistic

• Try to find out why the pupil is misbehaving

• Have fun, enjoy yourself

• When giving feedback, always start with positive feedback, find one or two points that went well and identify aspects that you found good about the session

• Suggest one or two things you think ‘might’ be done differently or improved next time.

• Be Positive

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Worksheet 14

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Motivation Task

Part 1

In groups of 3 consider the scenarios below and outline what you would do to motivate these participants.

Part 2

In your groups of 3, put your strategies to the test using role play. Be sympathetic to each others task and if your strategy is not working do not be afraid to change it.

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Worksheet 15

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1. The participant is nervous about taking part and is sitting at the side of the gym hall.

2. The participant does not know any other participants

3. The participant has fallen and injured them self

4. The participant is not enjoying the activity.

5. The participant is very upset but does not want to tell you why.

Sports Leader and Participant Behaviour

Using graffiti boards the full class will discuss what is acceptable behaviour for both Sports Leaders and Participants. On completion of the boards your tutor will prompt a discussion from where the class will set a code of conduct for Sports Leaders and Rules of Participants.

Sports Leader Code of Conduct

Participant Rules

(Consider how you would tackle pupils who break the rules)

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Worksheet 16 - Healthy Lifestyles

Research and describe why healthy lifestyles are important and describe how diet,

smoking, alcohol and age can effect your health.

Exercise

Effects of smoking

Effects of diet

Effects of alcohol and drugs

Effects of age

Environment

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Complete the worksheet below on your own.Barriers Solutions

Limited Time/Family Constraints

Lack of Finance

Lack of Transport

Weather

Lack of Facilities

Ability Level

Disability

Lack of Knowledge

Lack of Support

Lack of Motivation

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Your task is to plan a circuit-training session that you will deliver to a partner. You will all have the same equipment set up but how you wish to use it is up to you. Use the worksheets18, 19. 20 to help design your circuit:

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Worksheet 19

Lesson Plan 4

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Bench

Cone

Skipping Ropes Medicine Ball

Cables

Box Top

Dumbells

Swiss Ball

Bench Cone

Leader Name: Age/Gender/Ability:Sport/Activity:

Number of Participants:

Aim/Purpose of the Session: Equipment Needed:

Organisation/Diagram Coaching Points/Things to Remember

Warm Up

Fitness Activity

Cool Down

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STATION DESCRIPTION

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Worksheet 21

Peer Assessment Sheet

Sports Leader: _____________________________

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Participant: _____________________________

Date: _____________________________

1. Did the Sports Leader provide clear instructions?

2. Was the area safe?

3. Was the equipment organised?

4. Did the sports leader use effective demonstrations?

5. Did the Sports Leader effectively raise your heart rate?

6. Did the Sports Leader set the workload at the correct level?

7. Did the Sports Leader motivate you? If yes how?

8. Did you enjoy the session?

Discussion with sport leader

1. Ask the sports leader what they thought of the session.

2. Give the sports leader 2 positive points about their session.

3. Give the leader 1 aspects which might be done differently or improved next time.

Worksheet 22

Self Evaluation 4

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SELF EVALUATION Needs work

Not Bad Good Excellent

My planning before the session was 1 2 3 4My organisation during the session was 1 2 3 4My ability to motivate 1 2 3 4My ability to challenge the participant was 1 2 3 4My ability to adapt/change the session was 1 2 3 4My communication to start activities was 1 2 3 4My communication during activities was 1 2 3 4The flow from one activity to the next was 1 2 3 4My timing was 1 2 3 4My relationship with participants was 1 2 3 4Keeping participants interested was 1 2 3 4Making sure participants had fun was 1 2 3 4My use of equipment was 1 2 3 4

The parts that I enjoyed most were?

My strengths were?

My areas for development are?

Next time I will make sure I………………….

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Unit 4 Fair Play in Sport

Worksheet 23

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What is Fair Play

The class will be split into two sections to consider what they believe fair play to be. Individually pupils should then complete the grid below by giving an example of fair play in sport at National, Local, Secondary School and Primary School Level

On completion of the task each group will present their finding to the other group.

RULE DESCRIPTION

1 National

2 Local

3 Secondary School

4 Primary School

5 Choice

6 Choice

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Promoting Fair Play

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In your own words describe why you think Fair Play is important.

Plan and deliver a ‘Fun Game’ (but appropriate) session for approximately 8 pupils to take part in.

The session is aimed at primary school aged children. The session should include a warm up, fun Games and a cool down The session should include the ground rules which you set in Worksheet 15.

Things to consider

Rules and sanctions for each game.........FAIR PLAY

Set up the session quickly and effectively – use participants

Delivery of the session - Communication, Encouragement, Enthusiasm, Motivation

Checking for understanding - ask participants short questions about the session.

Tidy up equipment safely effectively - use participants

Allow 5 minutes for pupils to change

In the area provide there will be 2 sports leaders leading 2 different sessions

No Dodgeball please.

Use the lesson plan on the next page to plan your lesson. Your lesson plan should be detailed and should include teaching points for each stage of your session.(Can some else pick up your lesson plan and understand it)

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Worksheet 25

Lesson Plan 5

Leader Name: Age/Gender/Ability:Sport/Activity:

Number of Participants:

Aim/Purpose of the Session: Equipment Needed:

Organisation/Diagram Coaching Points/Things to Remember

Warm Up

Fun Games

Cool Down

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Worksheet 26

Self Evaluation 5

SELF EVALUATION Needs work

Not Bad Good Excellent

My planning before the session was 1 2 3 4My organisation during the session was 1 2 3 4My getting participants into teams/groups was 1 2 3 4My communication to start activities was 1 2 3 4My communication during activities was 1 2 3 4The flow from one activity to the next was 1 2 3 4My timing was 1 2 3 4My relationship with participants was 1 2 3 4Consistency/distribution of rules 1 2 3 4My ability to instil fair playMaking sure participants had fun was 1 2 3 4My ability to deal with unwanted behaviour was 1 2 3 4My ending the session was 1 2 3 4

The parts that I enjoyed most were?

My strengths were?

My areas for development are?

Next time I will make sure I………………….

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Unit 5 – The Role of the Sports Official

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Roles and Skills of the Official

List all the roles and skills needed to by an effective sports official.Remember they aren’t just there to referee

Roles SkillsExample: Referee Impartial and non biased.

What personal qualities should officials have?

What would happen without officials?

How does the activity or age of participants affect the officials?

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Worksheet 28

Sport/Activity Rules

For a sport of your choice describe/list the rules and regulations for this activity in the space below.

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Sport/Activity: ________________________________________

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Self Evaluation – Officiating in Sport

At the end of the block of work complete the self evaluation below.

1) Did you enjoy refereeing? Give reasons

2) Did you feel you understood the rules sufficiently/

3) Did the players enjoy the session?

4) Did you have any problems? If so, what?

5) Were you impartial in your decisions?

6) Was the game conducted in the right spirit?

Add any other comments you would like to make here

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Unit 6 – Opportunities in Sport and Recreation

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Opportunities in Sport and Recreation

As a whole class group you must produce a directory of places where people can take part in health related and sporting activities. As a group decide who is responsible for which areas of research and then collect and present the information as a directory. You must also provide information about future courses that candidates can enrol on to compliment or follow on from the Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership

Please use work sheets 31 and 32 to complete both tasks.

Ideas – Health Related Activities/Sports Activities

LOCAL AUTHORITY SPORTS/LEISURE CENTRES: ACTIVE SCHOOLS SWIMMING POOLS PRIVATE FITNESS CENTRES/GYMS AEROBICS/ STEP/ CIRCUITS/ BOXERCISE/ CLASSES SPORTS CLUBS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS/ELDERLY YOUTH CLUBS, CADETS, DUKE OF EDINBURGH CLUBS WHERE THEY DO SPORTS ACTIVITIES HOLIDAY SCHEMES FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY PRIVATE OR COUNCIL RUN GOLF CLUBS RUNNING CLUBS CYCLING CLUBSWALKING CLUBS - FOOTBALL NETBALL TENNIS RUGBY ETC……………

Ideas – Future Courses in Health Related Activities/Sports Activities

LEVEL 2 COMMUNITY SPORTS LEADER AWARD LEVEL 3 HIGHER AWARD IN SPORTS LEADERSHIP NGB COACHING BADGES DUKE OF EDINBURGHS AWARD STANDARD GRADE PE HIGHER/INTERNMEDIATE 2 P.E. UMPIRE BADGES EMERGENCY FIRST AID PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE COURSES PATHWAYS TO UNIVERSITY COURSES

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Worksheet 31

Health/Sport Opportunities - East Kilbride

Club/Centre Name:

Club/Centre Address:

Contact Name:

Contact Number:

Cost:

Time:

Travel Directions

Local Authority:

Sports Development Officer:

Facilities

Fitness Classes

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Worksheet 32

Courses in Health Related Activities

Research two courses that would compliment or progress on from the Level 1 Sports Leaders Award. Once you are confident that you have found two courses complete the grid below.

Course Establishment Contact

Briefly describe below how a sports leader could use the information that you have gathered.

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Unit 1 - Plan, Lead and Review a Sport/Activity (Cont)

Worksheet 33

Demonstration of Leadership

In order for you to complete the Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership you must complete one hour demonstration of leadership. This element of the qualification is part of Unit 1, however the one hour demonstration of leadership must happen at the end of the course, after all of the taught aspects have been delivered.

This section of the course will be assessed by an external member of staff not involved with the Sports Leaders Course. They will assess your competence and ability as a Level 1Sports Leader.

The Assessment will take place at the start of December at the Duncanrig Secondary School Primary 7 Transition Event.

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