Active Leadership Training

Do you want to be a sports leader in your community? If so than this course maybe just what you are looking for.

The Mayo Sports Partnership is due to hold an active leadership course on Friday 13th (7.30 – 10pm) & Sat 14th (9.30am – 4.30pm) November 2009 in Ballyheane, Castlebar. The course will lead to a certified sports leader award which is recognised by the Irish Sports Council. Participants will be brought through a series of theoretical and practical exercises which will improve communication, observation and group management skills.

Here are some comments from previous participants:

“The tutors were fantastic. The course was much more enjoyable than I expected”

“Very enjoyable, worthwhile, looking forward to next course”

“The course was enjoyable and helpful. It was varied and covered a lot of ground. The tutors were reliable and approachable and I would recommend others to take the course”

Aims and Objecives of the course

It is intended that the course is a practical and enjoyable experience for the participant

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

Learning Outcomes

Following the course, the successful leader will: -

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

If you are interested in attending this course please contact Jacqueline 094 9047025 to book your place or fill in the attached application form and forward it to Mayo Sports Partnership, c/o Community & Enterprise, Mayo County Council, Castlebar, Co Mayo.

MSP Mission Statement: "To plan, lead and co-ordinate the sustainable development of sport in Mayo"

Mayo Sports Partnership

Mayo County Council

Castlebar

Co. Mayo

Phone:

Jacqueline O' Boyle (Administrator) Main Office No: 094 9047025

Charlie Lambert (Coordinator) 094 9047256

Ray McNamara (Sports Inclusion Dev.Officer) 094 9047023

Anne Ronayne (Community Sports Dev.Project Worker) 094 9047022

Email: msp@mayococo.ie

Web: www.mayosports.ie