Assignment title
Qualities, characteristics and roles of effective sports leadership
Assessor
Date issued
19th September 2014
Hand in deadline
3rd October 2014
Duration (approx.)
2 weeks
Qualification covered
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport
Units covered
13: Leadership in Sport
Learning aims covered
Know the qualities, characteristics and roles of effective sports leaders
Scenario
You have taken a place at a leadership academy in your local area. It is an excellent opportunity and in order to graduate and move on to employment in the area you need to complete a range of tasks. You will need to display a wide range of skills and qualities associated with sports leadership both practically and theoretically
Task 1
Effective Sports Leadership
Evidence you must produce for this task
A presentation using PowerPoint or Prezi
Criteria covered by this task: P1/M1/D1
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
Unit
Criterion reference
Describe 4 qualities, four characteristics and four roles common to effective sports leaders
13
P1
Explain 4 qualities, four characteristics and four roles common to effective sports leaders
13
M1
Analyse 4 qualities, four characteristics and four roles common to effective sports leaders
13
D1
Qualities: e.g. knowledge of sport skills, knowledge of rules and laws, understanding the mental needs of participants, understanding the physical needs of participants
Characteristics: e.g. objectivity, patience, persistence, empathy, approachable, consistent, goal focused, committed, discreet, forgiving, attentive, empowering
Roles: e.g. organiser, motivator, guardian, teacher, instructor, psychologist, trainer, role model
Sources of information
BTEC Level 3 Sport textbook (2) – Unit 13 Epping Forest College Moodle site (ERIC) – Unit 13 class notes