LEADERSHIP IN RECREATION & SPORT

What does it mean to be a leader? What are some traits of a good leader? What are some traits of a bad leader?

Leadership Traits There are many different aspects to someone who is a leader They may have all of these traits, or only some of them It is how they use their skills & traits that will determine the effectiveness of their leadership

Physical Make a good first impression! Appearance isn’t everything

Social Charismatic Charming Tactful Popular Cooperative Diplomatic

Personality Self Confidence Ambition Taking Initiative Responsibility

Ever Active Kids Vision Mission Statement Alberta students live, learn and play in healthy, active school communities. Mission Statement Ever Active Schools facilitates the development of healthy children and youth by fostering social and physical environments that support healthy, active school communities.

Ever Active Kids There is a health crisis in our children and youth Canadian children are becoming progressively overweight and obese (Tremblay & Willms, 2000) 57% of children and youth are not active enough for healthy growth and development.

Ever Active Kids Active students are less susceptible to stress, exhibit positive attitudes about school and themselves, are less aggressive, and play better with fellow students (Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1992) 43% of parents report playing active games and sports with their children. Only 20% of parents play actively with their 13 - 17 year olds. Active parents are more likely then less active parents to report that their children prefer to engage in physical activities of a more vigorous nature

The Ever Active Framework Everyone meaningful collaboration with the people involved in the everyday life of the school and equal and inclusive opportunities for everyone to make healthy choices. Education support for a culture of learning for all school community members including quality implementation of wellness-related curricula for students

The Ever Active Framework Environment fostering safe social and physical environments in the school, home and community; implementing policies that enable healthy active lifestyles and cultivating an engaging place where healthy choices are embedded in the culture of the school community. Evidence collaboratively identifying goals, planning for action and gathering information to indicate the effectiveness of actions to support healthy active lifestyles throughout the school community.

What should a leader focus on when instructing a group?

Recognizing the level and the needs of the learners Clear plan for the day Recognizing the level and the needs of the learners Monitoring the progress of the learners Provide feedback on learner’s progress Use a number of communication strategies Verbal vs non-verbal Listening skills Environmental distractions