This cross-curricular
programme is designed to
encourage initiative and
leadership skills in pupils.
As part of the programme
students are challenged
to organise and run both
on-field and off-field events
for younger students. These
events take place firstly in the
school community and then,
through the club-school
link, in the local clubs and
communities.
Course Structure:
- The Programme has seven
modules. - Modules are 6 – 10hrs long.
Students receive a certificate
for each completed module. - Schools can deliver one or
more modules. - Students are awarded the
“GAA/PDST Future Leaders
Award” by completing 5
modules and organising an
event.
Modules:
- FMS & Coaching
- Refereeing Module
- Event Management &
Administration- Sports Journalism
- Performance Analysis
- Wellbeing
- Nutrition
Students can organise any
event linked to any module:
ON – FIELD EVENTS
GAA Super Games
GAA Go Games
GAA Fun & Run
Handball Event
Rounders Event
7-a-sides
Wall Ball EventsOFF – FIELD EVENTS
5 km Runs / Walks / Colour
Runs etc.
Whole School / Club Fun Days
Healthy Eating Initiatives
Wellbeing InitiativesBenefits of the Programme:
Through the various modules
the students develop in many
ways;
Responsibility - Sense
of Belonging - Initiative- Inclusivity - Maturity -
Wellbeing
These students are
developing skills and
capacities which are vital to
fulfil all of the necessary roles
in the running of a club.There are benefits to the
student, the school, to local
clubs & communities and the
country as a whole.It’s one of the fastest growing
TY programmes in the
country with 369 schools
participating (circa 24,000
students), including 12
Northern schools.For more information or to
sign your school up please
visit:Learning.gaa.ie/futureleaders
or email;
[email protected]THE “Future Leaders Transition Year Programme” is a joint initiative from the GAA and the
Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST), run in partnership with the Camogie
Association and the LGFA.