1. Leadership Across the Life Span Chapter 6 HPR 323 1

2. 2 Leadership Across the Life Span Life StageAgeDevelopmental Activities Early Childhood2-5Pushing, pulling, tumbling, climbing, pretend games, rhythm activities Middle Childhood 6-11Hunt & Chase games, catch & throw games, guessing games, noisy games Adolescence12-19Co-ed socials, socials w/ same sex, team games, outdoor activities, whatever is cool Young Adulthood 20-40Socials, fitness, mini-education courses and workshops Middle Adulthood 40-65All-age activities with eating, games, movies, outdoor activities Late Adulthood65+Low-impact physical activities, socials, mini- courses and workshops

3. 3 Early & Middle-Age Children  Create a warm and friendly environment  Involve parents  Both parents and leader need to be patient and relaxed  Give simple, short directions, then demonstrate, then repeat directions again

4. 4 Adolescences Important stage in the development of a person’s self-concept of the person they are and carried throughout one’s adult life. Recreation programs should focus on –physical, –social, –emotional, –cognitive, –vocational, –ethical health and competencies.

5. Youth at Risk Pro-Social Youth Development Provide recreation that enable youth to cope with negative situations –Alcohol and other drugs –Misuse of free time –Parental situations –Peer pressure for negative behavior View the potential (Pro-Social Youth Development) – develop competencies 5

6. Competencies for Youth Coleman (1974) General Objectives for Youth –Personal Competence –Social Maturity –Sense of Identity and Self-Esteem See pg 197 in book 6

7. Pro-Social Youth Development Competencies Pittman and Wright (1991) Health/Physical Competence – good health, appropriate knowledge, attitudes, behaviors; exercise, diet, nutrition Personal/Social Competence - interpersonal skills, intrapersonal skills, coping and judgment skills Cognitive/Creative Competence - broad knowledge base, creative expression, oral and written skills, problem-solving/analytical skills, interest in learning 7

8. –Vocational Competence – understanding of vocational and avocational options and steps to act, adequate preparation for a career, understanding of functions of work and leisure –Citizenship Competence (ethics and preparation) - understanding of nation and community’s history and desire to contribute 8

9. Working with Youth Groups pgs 200-203 in text More concern with weaning than winning Firm yet flexible Work hard and play hard Empower rather than embalm Communicate and listen Achieve a balance between chaos and rigidity Affirm and support one another 9

10. Use mentors to socialize newcomers into the group Value and practice service to others Take time for training The whole is greater than the sum of the elements 10

11. Youth Development Programs Academic Enrichment Leisure Development Leadership Development Service Learning Outreach Service Life Skills Building Health Promotion Programs Peer Mentoring Vocational/Career/Employment Clubs/Social Interest Groups 11

12. Young & Middle Adults  Treat adults with respect even if inexperienced or unskilled  Be informed with factual information  Instill confidence and create an enjoyable, social atmosphere 12

13. 13 Older Adults  Recreation activities that assist in physical, mental, and social well-being in order to  Improve circulation and muscle tone  Assist in weight loss  Assist in relaxation and stress reduction  Improve general well-being  Expand knowledge and feelings of achievement  Assist in life transitions

14. 14 Older Adult Work Settings  Traditional Senior Centers  Adult Day-Care Centers  Long-term Care Facilities