LIVING IN THE TWENTYFIRST CENTURY

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LIVING IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
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LEADERSHIP

• A behavioral process in which one person attempts
  to influence other peoples behaviors toward the
  accomplishment of shared goals
• The creation of a vision of potential
  opportunities along with the empowerment of
  others who can translate that vision into reality

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CHARACTERISTICS OF LEADERS

• Committed to excellence and high standards
• Energetic
• Self-confident
• Has integrity

• Visionary
• Creative
• Risk-taker
• Global thinker
• Effective communicator
• Courageous

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TRUTHS ABOUT LEADERSHIP

• Leaders are made, not born.
• In todays fluid organizations, leadership occurs
  at all levels.
• Having a charismatic personality is not a
  prerequisite for leadership.
• There is not one identifiable right way to lead
  an organization.
• Some leaders and scholars believe it is important
  to make a distinction between the processes of
  management and leadership.
• Leadership can be taught.

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RELATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Leadership is a relational process of people
  together attempting to accomplish change or make
  a difference to benefit the common good.
• Inclusive
• Empowering
• Purposeful
• Ethical
• Process-oriented

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Leadership

• Why is leadership important in my career choice?
• What can I do as a student to develop my
  leadership abilities?

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WHAT WILL THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY BRING?

• School programs
• Standards and assessment
• Curricular emphasis on fitness
• Infusion of technology to enhance learning
• Changing demographics
• Coaching certifications
• Higher standards for teachers
• More appropriate rewards

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WHAT WILL THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY BRING?

• Higher education
• Five-year teacher education programs
• More specialization
• Curricular emphasis on lifetime fitness
• Technological delivery of programs
• Changing demographics of students
• Explosion in knowledge

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WHAT WILL THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY BRING?

• Athletics
• Increased emphasis on winning
• Continued erosion of values
• Increased commercialization
• Drug use and abuse
• Athletic performances aided by technology
• Increased sports opportunities for females,
  individuals with disabilities, and senior citizens

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WHAT WILL THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY BRING?

• Exercise Science
• More specialized investigations about how
  nutrition and exercise affects quality of life
• Increased financial support for research on
  health issues, such as obesity and heart disease.
• Enhanced sport performance based on scientific
  and biomechanical analyses
• Improved interventions to prevent and
  rehabilitate injuries
• Greater emphasis on sport psychology to help
  athletes achieve their potential

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WHAT WILL THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY BRING?

• Fitness careers
• Emphasis on adherence to physical activity
  programs throughout life
• Increased fitness programs for employees
• Technology-enhanced home exercise equipment
• Expansion in outdoor activities
• More discriminating consumers
• More advanced certifications and training

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CHANGING IDENTITY

• Physical education probably best describes school
  programs
• Non-school agencies use recreation, fitness,
  health, sports, and physical activity to describe
  their programs
• Focus on development and maintenance of healthy
  and active lifestyles
• Specializations in the exercise and sport sciences

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PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Accountability for quality of programs in all
  settings
• Promoting the values and benefits of physical
  activity
• Publicizing the variety of opportunities for
  active participation and involvement

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VALUES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Reduce risk of premature mortality
• Reduce risk of coronary heart disease
• Reduce the risk of stroke
• Reduce the risk of high blood pressure
• Reduce obesity
• Reduce the risk of osteoporosis

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VALUES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Reduce the risk of diabetes
• Reduce the risk of high cholesterol
• Reduce feelings of depression and anxiety
• Reduce sedentary behaviors such as television
  viewing and playing computer games

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VALUES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Increase the functioning of the metabolic,
  endocrine, and immune systems
• Increase maintenance of healthy bones, muscles,
  and joints
• Increase self-efficacy
• Increase alertness and ability to learn

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VALUES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Increase emotional and mental health
• Increase energy level and feeling of well being
• Increase enjoyment of life

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT LIFE

• Looking and feeling fit enhances self-image and
  the quality of longer lives
• Advanced technology will both reduce work-related
  physical activity while making fitness activities
  more enjoyable
• Greater access for individuals of all
  socio-economic and ability levels