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Course Overview
Course Overview
Within this course the main area of study is developing your leadership through a sporting perspective. The course is made up of 2 units:
-An Introduction to Leadership
-Leadership in practice
The introduction to leadership is made up of different leadership styles and includes you researching leaders from around the world and comparing your leadership to others. The leadership in practice develops your knowledge on planning, leading and reviewing an event with a sport element included. You will lead in some area of the event and this has historically been the P7 transition events and where possible leading parts of PE sessions with younger pupils in the school.
This course has a practical element where you will be learning different activities that you can lead on and the changes you may have to make as a leader. This course is focused on developing your leadership qualities and not focused on developing your physical skills.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Methods
You will demonstrate your knowledge of leadership, as well plan and review your leadership events in a log book. This will be assessed at either Level 5 or Level 6.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
S4 pupils
Pupils who have achieved level 4 in S3 or have a real interest in developing their leadership. Please speak to the Head of PE before choosing this course.
S5/6
Pupils who have completed National PE and achieved a C/D or feel that Higher PE is not the correct option for them.
Pupils may be considered if they have relevant experience and interest in develop their leadership (must see Head of PE for permission)
Recommended Next Steps
Recommended Next Steps
Sports Leadership (NPA 6) (if you have achieved the NPA 5 course)
Exercise and Fitness Leadership (NPA 6)
SFA Refereeing (SCQF Level 7)
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