Unit Award Scheme

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Girls in sport

Here you will find Unit Award Scheme (UAS) units written to support the engagement of girls in sport.

Written with school-aged learners and adults in mind, these units aim to address the barriers that girls face when accessing sport and to educate parents, educators and sports coaches alike to support girls in their access to sport.

According to research by the Youth Sports trust, girls are almost four times more likely than boys to not enjoy or feel confident in taking part in sport, and less than half of girls aged 5-18 are meeting recommended activity levels.

The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation say the key barriers girls reported facing when accessing sport include the onset of puberty and menstruation, issues with body image and self-esteem, accessibility of certain sports, and the lack of female role models in sport.

You can choose to teach any of the units from the suite or amend them to meet bespoke student needs. Learners receive a certificate each time they complete a unit, providing tangible evidence of achievement. This is a proven way to help students engage in their learning, build confidence and take clear steps towards success in sport.

Puberty and menstrual health

UAS unit	Unit code
Understanding puberty and menstruation and its impact on girls in sport	126663
PSHE: Changing adolescent bodies	118906
Period poverty	124468
Science at home and in the community (unit 5): The menstrual cycle	121733
Changes to my body: Female hygiene product awareness and safety	120618

Confidence and self-esteem

UAS unit	Unit code
Girls’ group: Personal development	116967
Confidence building	93074
Raising the self-esteem of young women	124187
Above boxing (unit 3): Improving self-esteem	78762
Art project: Fashion design	115910
Art and design: Sport and leisure	13823

Gender equality and representation

UAS unit	Unit code
Equality in football	75965
Gender bias in psychology: The importance of representation	119297
Researching an inspirational person	110216
Goal setting using ‘The Courage to Soar’ by Simone Biles	125121

Fitness, lifestyle and nutrition

UAS unit	Unit code
Designing a wellbeing and workout plan	111939
Health and wellbeing (unit 3): Healthy lifestyles	73430
Stretching your potential: Sport, health and nutrition	108355
Developing physical resilience	123685

Sports coaching

UAS unit	Unit code
Helping with an inclusive fitness project	115651
An introduction to the sports, fitness and leisure industry	126658
Volunteer sport leader	108213

Football

UAS unit	Unit code
Equality in football	75965
Introduction to women’s football	122767
Football skills	126657

Team Games

UAS unit	Unit code
Sport and physical activity: Preparing for participation in cricket	122925
An introduction to rounders	116501
Participating in team games	115923
Using a sports hall for leisure	99606
Netball skills	93836
PE: Outwitting opponents - Netball	13507
Cricket skills (unit 1)	117296

Swimming and low impact sports

UAS unit	Unit code
Preparing for leisure: Playing kurling with support	118068
Basic golf skills	87542
Basic tennis skills	76990
Visiting a trampoline park	120705
Ice skating	78365
Introduction to alternative games	124212

Gym activities

UAS unit	Unit code
Introduction to exercising in a gym	117987
Introduction to using the gym	72283
Gym: Using a rowing machine with support	112830
Gym: Using a recumbent bike with support	112828
Gym: Using a treadmill with support	112827
Attending fitness sessions in the gym	112010
Gym: Using an upright bike with support	112829
Weight training and fitness skills (unit 1)	83554
Gentle chair exercises using various pieces of equipment	87027

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