Active Leadership Award Course

The award is designed to provide trained, knowledgeable and passionate community based physical activity leaders. Leaders will be equipped to deliver in a wide range of locations including local clubs, community groups, workplaces, community centres and sports’ clubs. Leaders will improve skills of Observation, Communication, Group Management and Safety.

Date: Thursday 5th and Saturday 7th March

Time: Thursday (6pm to 9.30pm) and Saturday (9am to 5pm)

Location: St. John's National School, Temple Street, Sligo.

Cost: €40 (50% discount is available on request from SSRP for voluntary club coaches, coaches, leaders & volunteers involved in sport and recreation in Sligo)

The intended outcome is that the trainee leader will be competent and confident in taking charge of a group for physical activity sessions. Specifically, the successful leader will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to plan, organise and lead physical activity sessions within their own group setting. At the start of the course, trainee leaders should be over 18 years.

Following the course successful leaders will be able to:

• Understand their role as a leader and how they will apply it within their organisation.
• Display an ability to plan and lead a fun physical activity session demonstrating leadership skills such as communication, observation and group management.
• Demonstrate an ability to safely lead a group of up to 16 people.

Leaders will also aim to increase participation rates in physical activity in a variety of practical ways including:

• Encouraging a wide range of people, such as friends, colleagues and contacts to take up active leisure pursuits.
• Applying their knowledge and skills to plan, organise and lead safe, enjoyable activity sessions with small groups.
• Assist in the planning, organising and running of community sports days.

Further Information:

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Tel: 0860716829 / 0719161511

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