Leadership
The Saints Leaders Programme exists to develop the skills, knowledge, confidence and behaviours of students in coaching and leadership positions within sport. We deliver this through a bespoke programme of workshops and seminars.
Saints Sport have a range of learning and development opportunities offer a range of subjects, delivered through a variety of methods including e-learning and webinars with most the training listed are free for students. Some are delivered by Saints Sport staff and others by partners such as Active Advantage and CEED.
If there are any course not listed, and would develop you or your club, please let us know. We understand that some development courses are costly, and we have therefore created a range of funding opportunities for both individuals and clubs to access.
Student Development Calendar 2021-2022
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The University’s international volunteering programmes in Africa have been running for over 10 years and focus on sport for development and sports development initiatives in partnership with other leading UK and South African universities and key local stakeholders.
To apply to for our international volunteering programmes, please download and complete the application form and return by email to Claire Scott (Sports Development Manager): cls25@st-andrews.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 October 2021.
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Time: 1400 – 1500
Venue: MS Team
Book: PDMS
Presenter: Saints Sport
About: The University of St Andrews has a number of opportunities to volunteer in Africa and are available to all students at St Andrews.This talk will provide all the key information all programmes, timelines, application process and the variety of roles on offer, from class room teaching and drama, to sports coaching and community engagement.
This presentation will be held on Microsoft Teams.
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The SSS Leadership Programme is an offering open to all SSS member institutions.
For more details and how to apply contact Megan Richardson: megan@scottishstudentsport.com
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Time: 17:45 – 19:00
Venue: Saints Sport, in person
Book: PDMS
Presenter: Saints Sport
About: Learn how to structure your sessions to ensure your players have fun, learn and are challenged all whilst creating a positive and safe learning environment. -
Time: 12:00 – 13:30
Venue: Saints Sport, in person
Book: PDMS
Presenter: Saints Sport
About: During this practical workshop, our experienced trainer will take participants through step by step approach to enable you to deliver safe and effective session. -
Time: 17:45 – 19:00
Venue: Saints Sport, in person
Book: PDMS
Presenter: Saints Sport
About: How to communicate, demonstrate, build rapport, observe and analyse through the session in order to get the most out of the players and the session. -
Time: 12:00 – 13:30
Venue: Saints Sport, in person
Book: PDMS
Presenter: Saints Sport
About: Learn how to plan and structure your circuit. Understand how to deliver a circuits session safely and effectively. -
Time: 17:45 – 19:00
Venue: Saints Sport, in person
Book: PDMS
Presenter: Saints Sport
About: How to give individual and group feedback based on a question model, we will also discuss self-reflection. -
Time: 18:30 – 20:30
Venue: TBC
Book: PDMS
Presenter: CEED
About: This session will introduce students to key time management and prioritisation theory, and help them to apply effective time management in relation to their own personal situation and understand the implications in their future work environments.The session will comprise a mixture of presentation and group discussion followed by a practical activity.
This session will explore:
- How you currently spend your time
- Prioritising between important and enjoyable tasks and activities
- The effects of good and bad time management
- How you ensure that you have effective time management
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in practical time management activities.
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The University’s international volunteering programmes in Africa have been running for over 10 years and focus on sport for development and sports development initiatives in partnership with other leading UK and South African universities and key local stakeholders.
To apply to for our international volunteering programmes, please download and complete the application form and return by email to Claire Scott (Sports Development Manager): cls25@st-andrews.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 October 2021.
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Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Venue: Zoom
Book: PDMS
Presenter: Active Advantage
About: More info to follow -
Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Venue: Zoom
Book: PDMS
Presenter: Active Advantage
About: The training will provide you with the knowledge on child wellbeing and protection that will give you the confidence to deal with issues that may arise in your role working with children. *Attendees must attend both sessions. -
Time: 15:30 – 17:00
Venue: Online TBC
Book: PDMS
Presenter: CEED
About: This session will introduce students to key effective planning principles, and help them to apply effective presentation skills in relation to their own personal situation and understand the implications in their future work environments.The session will comprise a mixture of presentation and group discussion followed by a practical activity. Getting hands-on practice in a small group setting is a superb way to improve your skills, and will also help gain experience for graduate assessment centres.
This session will explore both presentation design and delivery.
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Time: 16:00 – 18:00
Venue: Online TBC
Book: PDMS
Presenter: CEED
About: Being able to facilitate a group meeting or discussion can be difficult to do well. This session will examine how you can get the most from your team by facilitating with skill. The session will cover:- What is facilitation
- What makes a good facilitator
- The golden rules of facilitation
- Dealing with typical challenges e.g. time management, difficult participants etc
- Useful tools for your facilitator’s toolkit
- Facilitating virtually
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Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Venue: Zoom
Book: PDMS
Presenter: CEED
About: We understand that securing internships or employment after university can be a daunting experience, but if you don’t believe in yourself, potential employers wont either.This confidence and belief session helps to develop the self-confidence, resilience and mind-set of students.
This session is relevant to students at all stages of their university journey; with messages and methodologies that positively impact both their academic and professional development.
To access, please ensure you have either Microsoft Teams or Microsoft Edge downloaded on the device you will be using.
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Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Venue: Zoom
Book: PDMS
Presenter: Active Advantage
About: The training will provide you with the knowledge on child wellbeing and protection that will give you the confidence to deal with issues that may arise in your role working with children. *Attendees must attend both sessions. -
Time: 19:15 – 20:45
Venue: Zoom
Book: here
Presenter: Active Advantage
About: We explore how we recognise our personal response and how to manage this before considering a number of approaches/tools to help us to structure courageous conversations for impact -
Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Venue: Zoom
Book: PDMS
Presenter: Active Advantage
About: The training will provide you with the knowledge on child wellbeing and protection that will give you the confidence to deal with issues that may arise in your role working with children. *Attendees must attend both sessions. -
Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Venue: Zoom
Book: PDMS
Presenter: Active Advantage
About: The training will provide you with the knowledge on child wellbeing and protection that will give you the confidence to deal with issues that may arise in your role working with children. *Attendees must attend both sessions. -
Time: 17:00 – 18:30
Venue: Saints Sport Arena
Book: TBC
Presenter: AU President and Sports Development Officer (Club Engagement)
About: A welcome event and training for the incoming club Presidents to get to know AU staff , do some role specific training and begin to build a peer support network. -
Time: 3-4pm
Venue: Online
Book: PDMS
Presenter: Aldi UK
About:
– Overview of the Retail Management Placement role
– The application process including hints and tips!
– The Aldi Group Assessment and what to expect
– Team Building Exercise
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Time: 17:15 – 18:15
Venue: MS Teams
Book: PDMS
Presenter: CEED
About: Throughout your working life you will likely have to negotiate a number of work-place transitions. Some might be positive e.g earning a promotion, and others less so. The chances are that at some point you will have to deal with a restructure, new way of working, people joining or leaving your team, projects expanding or contracting etc.This lecture will look at some of the common workplace transitions and highlight some common responses to these. You will have a chance to think about how best you can deal with these transitions when they happen, and how your own approach will affect those around you.
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