Meath Local Sports Partnership are delighted to announce the launch of a new Leadership in Sport programme for young people. This programme has been developed over the past two years following the success of our original Sports Leader programme which ran from 2015-2024. Piloted last year in several schools, this newly designed programme focuses on providing young people with the leadership skills required to lead others in sport and physical activity. Along with this, we have added an exciting new module which will teach young people how to plan, lead and evaluate a sports specific programme of their own.
The Leadership in Sport course takes place over a 3-day (18hrs) period and can be delivered to schools, sports clubs and youth groups. Continual assessment takes place throughout this practical programme and learners must demonstrate their ability to lead out simple sport/ physical activities for others. Each participant will receive a Leadership in Sport Certificate and an Introductory Sport Specific Certificate upon completion.
This is an ideal start for young people who have an interest in sport, not only is it an excellent opportunity to develop personal leadership skills, it highlights the different opportunities which are available through sport such as volunteering, coaching or considering sport as a career option.
Description: The programme is delivered through a multi-sport approach allowing young people to learn and develop their leadership skills through play and sport activity. The modules, which are delivered over a 3-day period, are designed to develop transferrable leadership skills which can be applied to a variety of leadership roles, as well as the continued personal development of the participant. The programme consists of 5 modules,
Learning Outcomes:
Learning outcomes include skills such as, communication, teamwork, problem solving, event management, time management, observation and evaluation. Participants will gain knowledge in a variety of multi-sport games and activities and will have a better understanding of the role of an official at sporting events. By the end of the programme all participants will have prepared, planned, led out and evaluated a sport, game or physical activity. Further to the 3-day training programme, participants will be fully equipped to role out a 6-week programme in a specific sport for younger members of their school, club or community.
To book your School’s place, please complete and submit the Leadership in Sport Expession of Interest form.
To discuss the various course delivery options/cost please contact Paula Cunningham at pcunningham@meathcoco.ie
The Sports Leader course gave me the confidence to stand up in front of a group and lead an activity. It also made me think more about the work that’s goes into developing and delivering games and activities.
