Cork Sports Partnership

What is Go for Life?

The Go for Life programme gets older people more active more often.

• We help older people to plan and lead physical activities through our programme of PALs workshops.
• We discuss with and show groups how to get more active, keep healthy and stay safe.
• Workshops are run in conjunction with the HSE Health promotion Dept. and Local Sports Partnerships.

What is a PAL?

A PAL is a Physical Activity Leader.

• PALs lead their local group in things like short exercise routines, fun games, simple dances and sports, like pitch and toss.
• PALs lead Active Retirement groups and other groups in their local sports clubs and community centres.

How can I become a PAL?

• You must be a member of a group for older people.
• Enthusiasm is more essential than a sporting background.
• Each PAL will attend eight workshops that cover the different Go for Life activities. There are routines and activities to suit everyone and are friendly and fun.

The workshops are:

• Basic Principles
• Sit Fit Activities
• Better Balance
  
• Going Strong
• Rolling 7 Bowling
• Pitching and Tossing
• Stepping and Strolling
• PALs skills
  

What supports are offered?

• PALS receive a semi-annual newsletter, PALs Exchange which is sent to all PALS in Cork & Kerry.
• PALs will receive ongoing support in the delivery of the Go for Life programme through Refresher training, which is a short morning of activities to remind PALS of what was learned at the workshops.
• Sportsfests run in conjunction with Local Sports Partnerships are a great way to try new activities and meet new groups.
• Go for Life fund groups, who are getting older people more active, please see the funding page on this website.