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ActiveFitSporty Leadership

You will gain these graduate attribute skills:

Subject Specialist Subject Specialist

Creative Problem Solver Creative Problem Solver

Effective Communicator Effective Communicator

Personal Confidence & Resilience Personal Confidence & Resilience

Growth Mindset Growth Mindset

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This leadership programme will take Sports students on a journey to gain a better understanding of yourself and gain skills to help you grow and develop as a leader

Outline of Activity

Relevant for Sports students, the Year 1 and 2 programmes provide students with the opportunity to develop a range of key skills. Topics will include self awareness, effective teams, mentoring and sessions will be done over full and 1/2 day sessions

Learning Outcomes

Anticipated learning outcomes from completing this #activefitsporty leadership programme will center around understanding where you are now and where you want to be!

This course will take you on a journey to improve your:

  • Ability to communicate with others
  • Self-esteem and confidence in your own ability
  • Ability to work with others as part of a team
  • Skills needed to manage your own work and personal development
  • Ability to identify problems and what to do to problem solve

Assessment Details

Reflective tasks within and through the sessions - workbook developed with take away messages to support and development their personal and professional development.

Level of Commitment

Students involved in year 1 of the programme will participate in 3 days of workshop activities and in addition will employ the learning into their communities. Opportunity to link with other groups such as YST and FSF will be afforded in relation to inspiration days and/or conferences. Students involved in year 2 of the programme will build on their learning from year 1 and engage in mentoring development. Expectation to support (peer) individuals involved in year 1 of the programme.

Graduate Attributes

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Subject Specialist

A student who displays this skill can:

  • use a breadth and depth of knowledge
  • apply knowledge confidently
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Creative Problem Solver

A student who displays this skill can:

  • identify and select methods to analyse complex problems
  • innovate and experiment to advance knowledge and solve problems
  • be creative with ideas and solutions
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Effective Communicator

A student who displays this skill can:

  • show effective spoken and written communication skills in multiple forms and with a range of audiences
  • help resolve conflicts which may arise in a group dynamic
  • be an assertive and active listener
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Personal Confidence & Resilience

A student who displays this skill can:

  • understand individual emotions and triggers
  • manage stress and stay composed in difficult situations
  • be resilient, adaptable and flexible when dealing with change or uncertainty
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Growth Mindset

A student who displays this skill can:

  • confidently explore new directions and take on new challenges
  • proactively make decisions and take responsibility for actions
  • encourage progress by assessing and taking risks