1. LEADERSHIP IN RECREATION & SPORT

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

3. 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

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

5. Social
Charismatic
Charming
Tactful
Popular
Cooperative
Diplomatic

6. Personality
Self Confidence
Ambition
Taking Initiative
Responsibility

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. What should a leader focus on when instructing a group?

13. 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