An excellent starting point for anyone wishing to work in the field of recreation - conducting recreation programs or one to one as a recreation or youth leader. This module will develop knowledge and understanding of leadership qualities of the fitness workers in the industry.

There are 7 lessons in this course:

1. Introduction to Leadership
   • nature
   • scope
   • styles
   • differentiation from management
   • supervision
   • planning etc
2. Leadership Characteristics/Qualities.
3. Interpersonal Relationships.
4. Communication Skills.
5. Team Building.
6. Systematic and Lateral Thinking.
7. Applications

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

• Describe the nature and scope of Leadership.
• Determine the qualities which are required in a leader, in different leadership situations, including the workplace, recreation industries and developmental applications.
• Manage interpersonal relationships in support of effective leadership.
• Communication leadership messages effectively to those you lead.5. Team Building.
• Explain methods that may be used for effective team building by a leader.
• Select appropriate thought processes to follow in order to deal with different leadership problems.
• Lead teams through innovative and creative processes