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This unique unit transforms Year 7 students from participants into leaders, developing their ability to organise, communicate and inspire others in physical activity contexts. Through progressive practical experience, students explore the core skills of effective sports leadership whilst building confidence and understanding their potential to positively influence peers and younger students. The unit bridges personal development with community responsibility, positioning students as role models and emerging sports leaders.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Introduction to Leadership Skills
1h

Big Question:

What makes an effective leader in physical education and sport?

Key Objectives:

  • • To organise an activity safely and communicate effectively to lead a group
  • • To perform with control and poise when leading others

Lesson 2

Team Organisation Skills
1h

Big Question:

What makes an effective leader when organising teams for maximum participation?

Key Objectives:

  • • Demonstrate practical leadership skills in a PE context
  • • Organise teams efficiently using different methods

Lesson 3

Communication & Management
1h 1min

Big Question:

How can we lead others effectively when we can't use words?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop and apply different methods of non-verbal communication in challenging situations
  • • Demonstrate effective behaviour management strategies as a leader and official

Lesson 4

Leading Fundamental Movement Skills
1h 12min

Big Question:

How can we teach movement skills safely and effectively to inspire younger students?

Key Objectives:

  • • Perform fundamental movement skills with control and poise
  • • Understand fundamental movement skills and how to teach them safely to younger children

Lesson 5

Leadership & Activity Planning
1h

Big Question:

How can you lead others to participate safely and confidently in physical activity?

Key Objectives:

  • • Demonstrate effective leadership skills when planning and delivering activities
  • • Understand and apply principles of safe activity planning and risk management

Lesson 6

Planning and Delivering PE Sessions
1h 4min

Big Question:

What makes a great PE session and how can you lead others effectively?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop collaborative planning skills by creating a complete PE session for younger students
  • • To demonstrate leadership qualities through delivery of warm-ups, skill activities and games