PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEADERSHIP
Success Barometer
Attentive class
Smiles
Laughter
Full participation
Thematic program with social elements
Body contact
Senior
AFriendly@Typical Leader Weaknesses
No Icebreaker, hum drum start
Starts static stretches with no warmup
Never uses notes to keep the plan on track
Starting out too hard and fast
Fuzzy goals and instructions
Unprojected voice
No contingency plan
People standing around
People not spread out
Movements too fast and frustrating
No facial expression; little enthusiasm
Poor amplitude in demonstrated movements
Precision is lacking in movement
Does not really Awatch@ the class and adjust
Lacks confidence to Atake charge@
No theme to capture participant=s interest
Never empowers participants with choices
Lacks diversity in movement (same old thing all the time)
Forgets breathing reminders
Can=t see all participants - turns back for long periods of time
Lets participants cool off between activities
Class does not build in momentum and spirit
No adaptation for people with different abilities
No technical advice (only shallow encouragement)
Poor transitions from one activity to the next
Warm down is too vigorous
End of class has no high note