Community Walking Leader Training Level 1

Walking Leader Training is primarily aimed at people wishing to lead a walking group or promote walking in their community or workplace. The course comprises of 1 day of training.

Training

Training will take place on the 25th of April, Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Road, Latlorcan, Co. Monaghan.

*Now not taking place on the date mentioned above

(new date to be confirmed once Covid19 restrictsion are removed)

• Training starts at 9am sharp on Saturday and finishes at 5pm.

• Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Course content

• Physical activity guidelines for adults and how they relate to walking

• Structuring a walking session

• Creating a walking programme suitable for people of different fitness levels

• Advice on issues such as posture, technique, stretching, intensity, clothing, etc.

• Safety issues and risk assessment

• Practical walking sessions covering a stroll and a faster paced walk

Gear

The training involves outdoor practical sessions, please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

This course is free, however a booking fee is €10.00 to secure place on training, and this fee will be fully refunded on the day to all attendees.

Lunch and refreshments will also be provided.