Scheme Initiator Training
This two-day course for individuals who will be taking a lead role in developing a Paths to Health scheme.
The aim of the course is to highlight the essential elements of a successful Paths to Health scheme and provide delegates with background information to support their work in developing local schemes.
The course covers:
- The relationship between walking, physical activity and health.
- Planning, developing and implementing a local scheme
- Marketing & promoting
- Working with volunteers and the local community
By the end of the course the delegates will:
- increase their understanding of the national policy relating to Paths to Health
- be aware of the different statutory and voluntary organisations who could be involved in the delivery of local schemes
- gain an understanding of the relationship between walking, physical activity and health
- develop insights into working in partnership with other professionals and with the local community
- gain an understanding of the stages involved in managing a Paths to Health scheme from planning to evaluation
- have the opportunity to share experiences informally with other professionals
For details of the next Scheme Initiator course please see Course Dates.
The manual developed for this course can be downloaded here
