JSLA
The Junior Sport Leadership Award was a qualification run in the United Kingdom by the British Sports Trust,[1] the operating name of Sports Leaders UK.
The award is a nationally recognised award that helps young people over the age of 14 develop their leadership skills.
Core values of the award are:
- Developing leadership – teaching people the ability to organise activities, to lead, motivate and communicate with groups.
- Developing skills for life – helping people reach their true potential.
- Providing a stepping stone to employment – offering a qualification to get started.
- Encouraging volunteering in communities – motivating others to organise safe sporting activities in their communities.
- Reducing youth crime – keeping young people engaged in positive activities.
- Supporting more active, healthier communities – by providing Sports leaders to organise a range of physical activity sessions.