Understanding Safe Sport as a Volunteer

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What will I learn?

Topic 1: Introduction to Safe Sport as a Sport Volunteer

  • prevalence of Safe Sport locally and internationally

  • define Safe Sport and explain its importance

  • identify the 5 forms of abuse and harassment

  • implement ways to safeguarding yourself and your environment

  • recognise your role and responsibilities in safeguarding sport

Topic 2: Safeguarding in Sport as a Sport Volunteer

  • safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

  • harassment and abuse

  • grooming and sexual abuse

  • the Safe Sport Unified Code

Topic 3: Implementing Safeguards as a Sport Volunteer

  • risk assessment and management

  • the rule of two

  • 1-on-1 interactions

  • physical contact

  • digital communications

Topic 4: Your Responsibility as a Sport Volunteer

  • protect the sporting community

  • protect yourself

  • reporting

Assessment

Complete the assessment to attain your Safe Sport certificate. The assessment has 10 questions and you must get a minimum score of 80% (8 questions) correct to pass.

There is no limit to the amount of times you may re-take the quiz. If needed, you may review the topics in between attempts. Good luck!

Course duration: 1 hour 55 minutes

Ready to start learning?

  1. Create an account on our self-registration page or scan the QR code below.

  2. Continue to SportSG-ED, pick the module you'd like to do and get started!

  3. Your account will only be valid for one month from the account creation date, so remember to finish the module and download a copy of your certificate before then.

What is my organisation code?

  • The code provided by your NSA/organisation (if any)

  • The name of your NSA, school, sports club... wherever you play sport or volunteer!

  • If none of the above are applicable, enter 'WEB'

Need help?

Refer to this guide for help registering your account, locating modules and downloading your certificate. Remember to save a copy of your certificate for future use.