The 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport introduces learners to a number of roles in providing Physical Education and School Sport (PESS). The qualification will develop their knowledge and skills to be able to support the delivery of PE and sport programmes in a school sport environment. While it is delivered through the medium of PE and school sport, the skills may be used by learners aspiring to work in other sporting roles, such as coaching. Alongside an NGB recognised level 2 coaching qualification, this qualification is recognised as the industry standard qualification for senior children’s activity professionals by the trade association for providers of sports and physical activity in schools and the wider community.

The qualification is perfect if the learner already works, or aspires to work, in a physical education and school sport setting. It is specifically designed to provide them with a greater understanding of programmes of study for physical education, the national curriculum and the environment in which they will be operating.

This qualification is ideal for those operating - or seeking to operate in - the school environment, delivering sport and physical activity.

Leaner eligibility

Learners must:

Be at least 16 years of age

Be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).

hold a Level 2 physical education or sport related qualification, examples include: the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Learning in Physical Education and School Sport (QCF), GCSE in Physical Education (Grades A-C), a Level 2 National Governing Body of Sport coaching qualification, a Level 2 BTEC in Sport - a Level 2 qualification in sports/activity leadership or a 1st4sport recognised equivalent

Learners must:

-Complete a series of written tasks

-Produce a profile for a minimum of 3 pupils

-Plan, deliver and evaluate a minimum of 10 PE lessons and two hours of extra curricular activities

As part of this qualification, learners are required to undertake a minimum of 2 workplace observational assessments (in a school environment). The fee for the observations will be £100. If assessors are required to make more than a 50 mile round trip, the learner will be asked to pay for the additional mileage ahead of agreeing to proceed with the assessments.

The qualification prepares learners for employment in a school sport setting through providing an introduction to opportunities for them to work as a physical education and school sport professional such as a:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Teaching Assistant (TA)

Sports Development Officer

Sports Coach, Volunteer or Leader

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