Safeguarding in Sport Course

Course Overview: Safeguarding in Sport

Sport is important for both physical and mental health in children and young people, as well as a good way to socialise. So anyone who works in a sports setting needs to understand their roles and responsibilities with regard to protecting the children they come into contact with. 

It’s vital for people working in sport to be able to identify the signs of neglect and abuse, and to know what action they need to take. 

The Caredemy Safeguarding in Sport online training course is a convenient and effective way for staff in sports settings to receive safeguarding training.

What is Safeguarding in sport coaching?

Safeguarding in sport is the process through which children and young adults who use a sport setting are protected from harm. This provides them with access to a safe space where they can enjoy playing their chosen sport.

Safeguarding is achieved by providing a safe and inclusive environment for participants, staff and volunteers and creating a culture where the child’s best interest is always prioritised.

All sporting organisations which work with children and young adults need to ensure that they have a safeguarding system in place. And an important part of this involves ensuring that staff and volunteers receive effective and appropriate safeguarding training. 

Who is the Safeguarding in Sport course suitable for?

Anyone who provides care for children, young people or adults is required by law to have up-to-date knowledge of the legislation, policies and guidance relating to safeguarding. This allows them to be able to identify those at risk of harm and act on any concerns that they may have about the safety of those in their care.

This online careskills course is a Level 1 introductory course which is suitable for learners at all levels. It is particularly appropriate for those working in sports settings, including social care workers, youth activity leaders and volunteers. Clinical and non-clinical workers in healthcare settings may also find this safeguarding training course useful. 

The Safeguarding in Sport online training course can be used in your induction training syllabus for new staff, to enhance the knowledge of your existing staff or as part of ongoing refresher training.

What does the course cover?

This CPD accredited course covers a wide range of sport safeguarding topics including duty of care, risk assessments, physical contact best practices and how to recognise different forms of abuse.

Completing this online safeguarding course will help you to understand your duty of care towards children in sports settings and explain the importance of safeguarding children and young people. You will also learn how to spot the signs of abuse or neglect and the steps you should take if you suspect that abuse or neglect is taking place.  

The course will take around one hour to complete and 1 CPD point will be awarded upon completion.

Care Skills training with Caredemy

Caredemy online careskills academy provides a convenient way for those working in the health and social care sector to complete training online. Our courses are all written by industry experts and are designed to meet CQC standards. Staff can keep track of their progress through our user-friendly Learner Dashboard, which makes it easy for learners to pick up a course where they left off and for managers to keep a record of staff certification.

And of course, all Caredemy courses include 12 months’ instant online access to the course materials, free exam resits if required and a free course certificate when you pass the exam. We’re so sure that you’ll be satisfied with this online safeguarding course, we even include a 14 day Money Back Guarantee!

For more information about our online Safeguarding in Sport course or to book online, please click here to visit the course page. You can also email our Student Support team with any queries you may have or call 0203 488 7599 to book your course by phone.