Quality Sport Leader - Level 1
Create sport and activity experiences that participants love—and keep coming back for.
Grounded in the Long-Term Development framework, this certification gives you practical tools to design inclusive, developmentally appropriate programs—whether you’re new to program delivery or building on prior training.
Who This Certification Is For
Sport leaders, sport administrators, sport funders, coaches, and post-secondary students in sport management programs who want to deliver quality sport experiences grounded in Long-Term Development.
What You'll Walk Away With
Practical tools to design programs that are:
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Inclusive and welcoming
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Developmentally appropriate across all stages of Long-Term Development
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Engaging and participant-centred
Plus, you’ll learn to:
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Apply the Long-Term Development framework in real programs
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Foster belonging, address bias, and support safe sport practices
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Recognize quality programs and create positive, lasting experiences for participants of all ages and abilities
Skills You'll Gain
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Applying the Long-Term Development model
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Implementing safe sport practices
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Addressing bias in sport environments
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Delivering quality sport programs
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Coaching across developmental stages
~5.5–7 hours · Self-paced · Entry level · No prerequisites
Available in English and French. Shareable on LinkedIn. Earns NCCP Professional Development points.
Trusted by 16+ post-secondary institutions across Canada.
What's Included
Content:
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Introduction to Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity
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Introductory course in safe sport (choose one of the following):
Assessments:
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Introduction to Belonging in Sport and Physical Activity Quiz
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Quality Sport for Communities and Clubs Quiz
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