PHED 1027 Physical Activity and Sport Leadership

1. PHED 1027 Physical Activity and Sport Leadership Introduction to Leadership January 8th & 10th, 2008

2. Line ‘Em Up!

3. Leadership is..... • Groups of 6-8 • Marker and piece of poster paper • Produce a mural that depicts what “leadership is..” • NO WORDS (other than the title and names) • Use symbols, objects, pictures • Post your mural on the wall • Look at other murals for common elements • Is there anything missing?

4. Course Outline • Purpose • Expectations • Evaluation • Resources

5. Leadership..... • A unique combination of individual qualities which enable others to achieve collective and personal goals. • The quality of having an intentional positive influence on the lives and behaviours of others. (CAHPERD)

6. Homework for Thursday • Define “communication” in your own words • Describe your strengths when communicating with others • Describe one communication skill that you might improve upon when leading a group, and explain how you might go about improving that skill

7. What is YOUR definition of leadership? • Define LEADERSHIP in your own words. • Identify the qualities YOU feel are essential in effective leadership in the field of Physical and Health Education • Which of these do you possess? • Comment on your own leadership abilities. What qualities do you possess that will make you an effective leader? What qualities do you feel you could improve upon to make you a more effective leader?

8. Confidence, motivated, thoughtful, considerate, understanding, determined, risk taker, assertive, optimism, communication, patience, organization, dedication, hard worker, passionate, caring, decision maker, knowing others’ strengths, public speaking, knowledge, empathetic, acceptance, provide feedback, respect, realism, reasonableness, imaginative, teacher, lead by example, maintain attention, constructive criticism, delegator, active listening, time manager, language skills (oral & written), initiative, perseverance, researcher, active lifestyle, courteous, disciplinarian, approachable, adaptable, creative, loud, outgoing, outspoken, experience, flexible, supportive, fair, enthusiastic, motivator, moral, ethical, problem solver, responsible, commitment, character, charisma, not take credit for achievement, clarity, friendly, ensures satisfaction of those who are led, heart, self-belief, positivity, punctuality, not afraid to make mistakes, focus, trustworthy, pride, personal fitness, intelligent, unselfish, optimistic, disciplined, non-judging, outside-the-box, energy, strong, opinionated, approachable, vocal, bravery, modesty, work ethic, smart, serious, level headed, actions and words match, durability, agility, mature, forgiving, inventive, articulate, common sense, humility, compatibility, hope, faith, belief .....OVER 100 QUALITIES!!!

9. “WORK ONS” • Communication • Public Speaking – different settings • Organisation & Planning • Time Management • Knowledge • Patience • Assertiveness, confidence • Stress management • Giving feedback

10. An opportunity for public speaking..... • Tuesday, January 22nd, Room A117, 6:30-9:30 PM • Train the trainer workshop for those interested in providing the BodySense workshop to athletes in the North Bay area (Ages 10-17). • See me for registration form (FREE of charge)

11. Leadership behaviour vs. Leadership skills • Leadership behaviours – the way in which you conduct yourself (interpersonal skills) • Never take the credit yourself • Accept responsibility for mistakes • Lead by example • Ethical principles • Leadership skills – organizational skills • Communication • Planning • Record keeping • Time Management

12. Effective LEADERSHIP.... requires varying degrees of both skill sets

13. Are leaders born or do they develop through training?

14. What are some qualities seen in great leaders? • Who are some of Canada’s sport leaders? • What is the difference between a sport leader and a sport hero?

15. Sport Leaders or Sport Heroes? • Top Canadian Sport Stories 2007 • Adam Van Koeverden • Steve Omischl • Cassie Campbell • Clara Hughes • Carol Anne Letheren • Ken Read

16. In your experience, identify those leaders who had a significant influence on you as a person, as a leader, or on your decision to choose Physical & Health Education.

17. Leadership vs. Management • Management – planning, organisation, communication • Leadership encompasses management, but also relies upon integrity, honesty, humility, courage, passion, sincerity, positivism, confidence, wisdom, vision, determination, sensitivity, and compassion www.businessballs.com

18. Homework for Thursday • Define “communication” in your own words • Describe your strengths when communicating with others • Describe one communication skill that you might improve upon when leading a group, and explain how you might go about improving that skill

19. “WORK ONS” • Communication • Public Speaking – different settings • Organisation & Planning • Time Management • Knowledge • Patience • Assertiveness, confidence • Stress management • Giving feedback

20. Communication... • Definition • Receiving a message • Listening skills • Non-verbal messages • Sending a message • Verbal communication • Giving feedback • Barriers to communication

21. Communication... • An act or means of conveying information • Types of communication – verbal & non-verbal • Types of information – cognitive & affective • Levels of information – extrapersonal, interpersonal, intrapersonal • One-way versus two-way communication

22. Exercise in One-Way and Two-Way communication....

23. Two-way is more effective because..... • You can ask for more information • You can clarify (check for understanding) Effective two-way communication is the basic skill required by all people in order to build relationships that are fair, open, and fulfilling But, what are the potential disadvantages of two-way communication?

24. Communication... Message Sender Medium Receiver Feedback

25. “Communication is not something that people do to one another but a process in which they create a relationship by interacting with each other.” (Adler & Towne, 1987)

26. Communication Skills • I am a good listener when my friends have problems. • I prefer to be seen and not heard. • I often ridicule others when I am talking. • I often ask “WHY?” • I never interrupt another person when he/she is talking.

27. 6. I am encouraging and supportive when talking to others. 7. I keep eye-to-eye contact when a person is speaking. 8. I frequently attack people’s ideas without apparent reason. 9. I talk too much when in a group. 10. I tell people when they have made a good point or have an interesting idea. 11. I admit errors when they exist and I can support the other person’s better idea.

28. “I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize what you heard is not what I meant.”

29. Current Events...

30. Try this.... • Pair up and sit back to back • When I say go, discuss a topic for several minutes • Then, sit face to face and continue the conversation

31. Answer these questions on a piece of paper: • How does this experience compare to a phone conversation? • What are the advantages to face to face conversation? • What are the disadvantages? • Hand in your work with all names on the same sheet.

32. For next week... • Monitor your own communication style using the following criteria: • Body language • Eye contact • Tone of voice • Active listening • Be prepared to discuss these skills on Tuesday.