Active Leadership Course – Saturday 31st October, 9am to 6pm in Abbeyfeale GAA Complex
The Active Leadership Award has been developed by the Irish Sports Council and Sports Council for Northern Ireland to provide a panel of trained, knowledgeable and enthusiastic community based leaders, whose aim is to encourage people to become and remain involved in sport and physical activity. The course is designed to ensure that leaders will have the necessary competencies to plan and lead safe, enjoyable sport and physical activity sessions.
Who Should Attend This Course?
Adult leaders who work or wish to work in a wide range of locations including local clubs, community groups, workplaces, community centres & sports’ clubs
Certificate
A ‘Certificate of Competence’ will be awarded on completion of a satisfactory course assessment.
Participants are assessed throughout the course on attendance, application, leading a warm up session, planning ability and leadership skills.
Information about the course
- The training involves both practical and theoretical sessions, and takes approximately 10 hours to complete.
- Those wishing to train, as a leader must be: over 18 years at the start of the training course and should already have a link with a group.
- Specific sporting skills are not required. Interest, enthusiasm, communication skills and the intention to use the Award are more important.
- The training will be a practical and enjoyable experience.
- At the end of the course, the successful leader should be able to plan and lead safe and enjoyable activity sessions.
- Places are limited so book early!
Cost: €30 per person.
To apply for this course, please contact Kathleen at 061-496463 or email infosports@limerickcoco.ie for registration form and return to County Limerick Sports Partnership by Monday 26th October 2009 together with the €30 course fee per person. The LSP will provide tea/coffee however attendees will be required to bring a packed lunch.